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Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul has pledged a sweeping review of Thailand's entertainment venue laws and zoning regulations following the deadly fire at Rong Beer Na Ladprao.

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5,000 dishonest officials to lose jobs over exam scandal

All key suspects in the civil service exam rigging scandal have been arrested, the officials who conspired with them will be charged and exam cheats will lose their jobs, senior officials said on Tuesday.

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Nene Royal visits Government House, PM sings along

Government House was in festive mood on Tuesday as Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul and several cabinet ministers took turns at the microphone alongside Phuket rocker Nene Royal, ahead of her upcoming appearance on “America’s Got Talent”.

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Bangkok bar fire: death toll reaches 30 as police say negligence is ‘primary theory’

Bar owner offers ‘deepest apologies’ as police investigate whether exits were either blocked or hard to access

The Guardian - UK

PM's China trip aims to boost tech investment

Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul is set to embark on a crucial visit to China later this week, aiming to strengthen economic ties and attract investment in Thailand's future industries, notably semiconductors, artificial intelligence (AI), and electric vehicles.

Bangkok Post

PM Anutin pledges closer cooperation with BMA

The government and the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) have pledged closer cooperation to improve the quality of life of Bangkok residents, focusing on transport, public safety, urban development and environmental management.

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Anutin talks energy with Singapore

Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul and Singapore Foreign Minister Vivian Balakrishnan agreed on Monday to accelerate regional energy integration through the Asean Power Grid and promote stronger seamless connectivity across Southeast Asia to enhance the region's economic competitiveness and energy security.

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Will Thailand succeed in joining OECD?

Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul has set a bold target of 2028 for Thailand to join the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD).

Bangkok Post

Survivor of deadly Bangkok bar blaze recalls night of horror: ‘I barely escaped the fire’

Musician at Rong Beer Na Lat Phrao describes losing band members as explosions rocked popular bar

The Independent UK

Fire at pub on outskirts of Bangkok kills at least 30 people and injures dozens

The venue has a stage, two bars and a kitchen, with a total capacity of more than 300 people, as well as four fire exits, according to a Facebook post promoting a live show this month.

Euronews

Bangkok fire latest: At least 27 killed in blaze at popular bar as officials say emergency exits were blocked

Bangkok bar fire likely caused by an electrical short circuit in an air-conditioning unit installed in the ceiling

The Independent UK

'The Lights Went Out': Bangkok Bar Fire Kills 27 After Victims Fled Into Toilets With No Exit

A fire at a Bangkok bar killed 27 people and injured 63, raising concerns about safety standards. Investigations focus on electrical faults and emergency exit obstructions.

International Business Times UK

Bangkok pub fire video: Watch how the inferno spread through crowded music venue in seconds

Thailand pub fire video: A devastating fire ripped through a packed Bangkok music venue shortly after midnight on Sunday. At least twenty-seven people died and sixty-three others were injured in the deadly blaze. Many victims became trapped near the pub's toilets while trying to escape thick smoke. Investigators are examining…

The Economic Times

'Smoke was everywhere': How Bangkok's deadly pub fire unfolded; 27 killed – 10 key points

Tragedy struck at Rong Beer Na Lat Phrao pub, where a fierce fire resulted in the deaths of twenty-seven people. Victims found themselves ensnared in the pub's bathrooms as they tried to escape. Smoke filled the venue quickly, contributing to the catastrophe. Emergency responders faced significant hurdles when attempting to…

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Bangkok pub fire kills at least 27

At least 27 people were killed and 63 others were injured when a fire broke out at a pub in Chatuchak district, Bangkok, early Monday morning.

France 24

Massive fire at Bangkok pub kills at least 27 people

At least 27 people were killed and 63 injured after a fire tore through a Bangkok bar late on Sunday, Thai officials said. Bangkok Governor Chadchart Sittipunt said the blaze spread rapidly, with smoke believed to be the main cause of death. Authorities have launched an investigation into the cause.

The Independent UK

Bangkok fire latest: At least 27 killed in blaze at popular pub as officials say emergency exits were blocked

Fire likely caused by an electrical short circuit in an air-conditioning unit installed in the ceiling

Bangkok Post

Struggling consumers urge cut in fuel excise tax

Consumer groups have called for cuts to fuel excise taxes, arguing that recent retail price reductions fail to address the structural causes of high oil prices.

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Govt, Asia Era One seek rail fix

The government and Asia Era One are seeking a joint solution to move forward with the 220-billion-baht three-airport high-speed rail project amid unresolved contract issues.

Bangkok Post

Over 35% of DLA exam candidates 'irregular'

A probe into Department of Local Administration (DLA) recruitment exam results has found irregularities among 5,372 candidates, accounting for 35.84% of nearly 15,000 applicants who reported for appointment as local government officials.

Bangkok Post

Voter interest in ruling BJT wanes

Support for Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul and the Bhumjaithai Party (BJT) has fallen sharply, raising questions about the government's ability to maintain public confidence.

Bangkok Post

‘Energy transition’ projects face new checks

The Department of Local Administration (DLA) has suspended the submission of project proposals by local administrative organisations under the government’s 200-billion-baht energy transition loan programme.

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Minister defends Hat Yai aid record

Claims that the government failed to support flood-hit Hat Yai are false, says Deputy Transport Minister Sanphet Bunyamanee.

Bangkok Post

Has internal security become indefensible?

An important conversation was set off this week when the chairman of the Prime Minister’s Advisory Council, former house speaker Wan Muhamad Noor Matha, called for the dissolution of the Internal Security Operations Command (Isoc), questioning not only its purpose but its massive and opaque budget and chequered record.

Bangkok Post

The high cost of a reshuffle

Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul’s insistence that there will be no cabinet reshuffle any time soon reflects more than confidence in his ministers. It also underscores the political reality that his room for manoeuvre is far narrower than many observers assume.

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