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Suthep’s party to support Gen Prayut as next PM
The Action Coalition for Thailand Party (ACT) which has former anti-Thaksin protest leader Suthep Thaugsuban as its de facto leader is throwing full support behind Gen Prayut Chan-o-cha to return as prime minister after the March-24 election. Suthep told ThaiPBS World in an interview on Tuesday that the party has... -
Major quake feared in Lampang following minor tremors
The Earthquake Watch Division of Thailand’s Meteorological Department is closely monitoring a series of tremors in Wang Nua district of the northern province of Lampang today fearing a major earthquake may be imminent. The first tremor, measuring at 2.1 on the Richter scale, was detected at 12.01pm with its epicentre...
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Profiles
Somkid will be ready when called upon
Spareparts are usually unseen, but if you happen to need them you are glad you have them. Somkid Jatusripitak is...
Deputy Prime Minister Somkid Jatusripitak has been flying under the radar and thus escaped scrutiny. But now that he has been named a candidate for prime minister by Palang Pracharat, things may not be the same...
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Asean
Democrats unveil ten policies to make Bangkok livable, clean, safe
Democrat party leader Abhisit Vejjajiva today presented ten policies to upgrade the livelihood of the people in Bangkok by making...
Politics
Thai Raksa Chart’s defence claims it was Princess’s wish to be its PM candidate
The pro-Thaksin Thai Raksa Chart party submitted its written defence to the Constitutional Court today against the Election Commission’s ruling...
General
Defence spokesman defends military budget
The Thai military has defended its spending of about 1 trillion baht, or 7% of the fiscal budget, over the...
Business
FAA lists 26 flaws in Thailand’s aviation standards that need rectification
The US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has identified 26 flaws in Thailand’s aviation standards during its recent inspection and has...
Highlights of the week
Pheu Thai-led alliance in rearguard battle
Before sunset last Friday, the last day of electoral candidacy registration, the Pheu Thai-led alliance was totally upbeat. Its realistic...
The Thai Raksachart’s self-made misfortune is not only threatening the very survival of this young pro-Thaksin political party but is also hurting its “mothership” Pheu Thai Party.
Political Pulse
Future Forward apprehensive about next week
Wednesday, February 20, 2019: The Future Forward Party has warned that locking up its leader Thanathorn Juangroongruangkit after he faces the...
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