Following a powerful earthquake that struck central Myanmar, with tremors felt across Thailand, a 33-storey building under construction in Bangkok collapsed in the blink of an eye. A probe is underway after several suspicious circumstances have been uncovered.

Several high-rise buildings in Bangkok were evacuated this morning (31 March) after occupants reported feeling vibrations. However, the authorities have asked people not to panic and said that there was no aftershock that could have affected Thailand at that time.

Human rights lawyer Anon Nampa has been sentenced to two years in prison for a seventh royal defamation case related to a speech he delivered during a 2020 protest at Chiang Mai University. He is currently facing a total of 20 years for royal defamation.

An 8.2 magnitude earthquake at a depth of 10 km has struck central Myanmar. The tremors were felt across its neighbouring countries as far as Thailand, causing a building under construction in the capital city to collapse, with over 70 workers missing.

The government has been blamed for turning the country into a hub for grey business through an uncontrolled free visa policy, making it difficult for Thai local businesses to survive.

During the no-confidence debate on Monday night (24 March), People's Party MP Romadon Panjor blamed the Prime Minister's incompetence and lack of political will for the escalation of violence in Thailand's Deep South.

After two days of debate, Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra will remain in office as parliament voted 319 to 162 against the no-confidence motion.

Deputy Commerce Minister Suchart Chomklin has come under fire during the censure debate due to concerns over his qualifications and alleged links to a human trafficking case involving Thai berry pickers in Finland and Sweden during his tenure as Labour Minister.

An MP from the opposition People’s Party has accused Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra and her administration of being insincere in their promised political reform and Constitutional amendments.

During a no-confidence debate on Monday (24 March), two MPs from the People’s Party blamed Thailand's soaring electricity bills on the government’s overpayment for energy from companies linked to the Shinawatra family.

Three activists have been found guilty of royal defamation and given suspended sentences over speeches given at a protest on 24 June 2021, after a judge ruled that defaming deceased kings also constituted an offence under the royal defamation law.

During the no-confidence debate yesterday (24 March), People’s Party MP Wiroj Lakkhanaadisorn accused Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra of tax fraud, alleging that she did not pay taxes when receiving shares from members of her family.