Elections

  • Today, there are local elections in all 76 provinces (chiangwat) in Thailand. Each province is split into amphurs (the UK equivalent would, broadly, be a county. Each amphur has several tambons, comparable to a UK municipal district, town or city. And each tambon has several moobahns, villages or parishes. Normally, elections are held on a…

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  • He’s been advised to talk more about his achievements and be less shy. MattOwensRees writer on Thai culture and lifestyle 4 min read. In a podcast with James O’Brien, Starmer, the leader of the Labour party and leader of His Majesty’s Loyal Opposition, was coaxed into talking more about himself and his achievements. The full…

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