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The 39th ASEAN Inter-Parliamentary Assembly (AIPA) General Assembly in Singapore wrapped up on September 6 after four working days.

The National Council for Peace and Order has agreed to partially lift the ban on political activities, with an official announcement to be issued shortly, NCPO deputy chief Gen Tanasak Patimapragorn.

The National Legislative Assembly (NLA) has rejected all proposed candidates for the Election Commission (EC), further complicating the country’s upcoming general election.

Thai Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha said on September 28 that former PM Yingluck Shinawatra is currently in the United Arab Emirates (UEA).

The official visit to Thailand by Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc from August 17-19 is expected to deepen the two countries’ relations in various fields such as politics, security, defence, economics and trade.

Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc hosted a reception for President of the National Legislative Assembly of Thailand Pornpetch Wichitcholchai in Hanoi on August 14.

Lawmakers of Vietnam and Thailand should continue to share common viewpoints and support each other in issues of common concern at international and regional inter-parliamentary forums, thus contributing to peace, stability and development in Asia-Pacific.

President of the National Legislative Assembly of Thailand Pornpetch Wichitcholchai and his spouse on August 13 began a four-day official visit to Vietnam.

President of the National Legislative Assembly of Thailand Pornpetch Wichitcholchai, his spouse, and a high-ranking delegation from the National Legislative Assembly will pay an official visit to Vietnam from August 13-16.

The National Legislative Assembly of Thailand has passed a law on criminal cases against politicians that allows trial in absentia.

National Assembly Vice Chairwoman Tong Thi Phong said she wants Thailand to work with Vietnam in climate change response while meeting Vice President of the National Legislative Assembly of Thailand.

The National Legislative Assembly of Thailand has passed the tobacco control law, aiming for better control of tobacco products and protecting people’s health.

The National Legislative Assembly of Thailand (NLA) has recently approved an updated version of the Nuclear Energy Act.

Secretary of the Party Central Committee Nguyen Van Nen has affirmed that the Vietnamese Party, State and people will do their best to foster the Vietnam-Thailand strategic partnership.

The Criminal Court of Thailand on October 6 dropped a petition from deposed Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra , which accused judges of being unfair in their handling of charges against her.