Authorities step up measures as air quality in northern Thailand hits hazardous levels
The Thai government is stepping up measures to deal with forest fires and the burning of farm waste, as air pollution worsens in northern Thailand. Air quality index readings there have reached hazardous levels.
Thailand to hold general election on May 14
Thailand's Parliament has been dissolved, paving the way for upcoming elections in May. The decree was published in the country's Royal Gazette, after being endorsed by King Maha Vajiralongkorn. An election date has not yet been set, but it must take place within 60 days. Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha's four-year term is set to end this week. The upcoming polls will see him running for the nation's top post again. However, a court ruling last year limited his term to just another two years, if he wins the coming elections.
Thai Parliament dissolved, paving way for elections in May
The Thai parliament will soon be dissolved to pave the way for a general election in May. Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha has submitted the decree for a royal endorsement of the dissolution. The dissolution comes after the Election Commission completed its constituency mapping. The final day of the House's four-year term will be on Mar 23, but it is widely expected to be dissolved by Mar 20.
Thai parliament to be dissolved to pave the way for May general election
The Thai parliament will soon be dissolved to pave the way for a general election in May. Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha has submitted the decree for a royal endorsement of the dissolution. The dissolution comes after the Election Commission completed its constituency mapping. The final day of the House's four-year term will be on Mar 23, but it is widely expected to be dissolved by Mar 20.