Politics

File photo : Gen Prayut Chan-o-cha, newest member of the Privy Council

The who, where, and what of Thailand’s Privy Council as ex-PM Prayut becomes latest member

Former Prime Minister General Prayut Chan-o-cha, who stepped down in August after nine years in office, has become the latest member of the Privy Council, as announced in the Royal…

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Rukchanok granted bail after conviction on lèse majesté charges

The Criminal Court has granted bail to Move Forward MP for Bangkok, Rukchanok Srinork, after she was sentenced to six years in prison, without suspension, on a lèse majesté conviction…

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Courtesy: Sathit Wongnongtaey‘s Facebook page

Another veteran Democrat quits the party today

Former Democrat MP Sathit Wongnongtaey, who has won seven constituency elections in Trang province, has resigned from the party effective Monday, following in the footsteps of former party leader Abhisit…

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Thai PM pledges support for a “People’s Constitution”

Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin said on Sunday that a “People’s Constitution” is the ultimate goal of the government and all of Thai society. Writing in his Constitution Day X post,…

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Photo : Chuan Leekpai, former Democrat party leader and former prime minister.

Chuan hopes Democrat will rise again under new leadership

Former Democrat leader Chuan Leekpai admitted today that the party has reached the lowest point in its 77-year history, but he hopes it will not fall any further. ‘I hope…

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Chalermchai, the new Democrat party leader

Chalermchai Srion was elected the new Democrat Party leader today, pledging to rebuild party unity, lead the party forward and uphold the party’s principles and ideologies. He was the sole…

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Democrat MPs to invite Chalermchai to helm the party

21 Democrat MPs agreed on Thursday to invite former party secretary-general Chalermchai Srion to take the party leader’s post, which has been vacant since Jurin Laksanawisit stepped down on the…

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House police affairs panel insists on face-to-face meeting with PM

The House Police Affairs Committee is determined to meet with Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin in person, to discuss alleged political interference in the police reshuffle. The committee had earlier asked…

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Democrat upheaval: Tracing eight decades of ups and downs for Thailand’s oldest party

Democrat Party’s successes include winning a House majority, sweeping all MP seats in Bangkok, and leading several coalition governments. But the party – established on April 6, 1946 – has…

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File photo : Move Forward MP Rukchanok Srinok

Move Forward MP seeks to delay verdict in lèse majesté

Move Forward MP for Bangkok Rukchanok Srinork will ask the Criminal Court to postpone the reading of the verdict, scheduled for December 13, in a case in which she is…

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Interior Ministry kicks off effort to tackle informal debt crisis

The Ministry of Interior has today kicked off the government’s ambitious plan to tackle the chronic informal debt problem affecting countless Thai people, especially low income-earners, by accepting applications for…

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ONCB seize more assets from Senator Upakit

The Office of the Narcotics Control Board (ONCB) has impounded more assets from the house of Senator Upakit Pachariyangkun, suspecting that they might have been acquired with laundered revenues from…

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File photo : Jirayu Houngsub

Defence Ministry gets first civilian spokesperson

Jirayu Houngsub, a former Pheu Thai MP, has been appointed a spokesperson for the Ministry of Defence, said Defence Minister Surin Klungsang on Wednesday. Sutin told reporters that Jirayu join…

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File photo : Chalermchai Sion

Chalermchai Srion: The man holding the keys to Democrat Party’s future

Democrat Party veteran Chalermchai Srion is now caretaker of the party’s top two posts – leader and secretary general – after Jurin Laksanawisit stepped down as acting Democrat chief. Both…

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File photo : Deputy Prime Minister and Interior Minister Anutin Charnvirakul //AFP

Patriotism or control? Thai government’s human-resource push gets pushback

About 6.5 million Thais will soon be getting lessons in patriotism and love of the monarchy via four key government ministries. Led by Interior Minister Anutin Charnvirakul, a memo of…

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Astroturfing: Is Thai public opinion being manipulated by a handful of protestors?

The latest battle between tradition and individualism being waged in Thai schools has introduced a new word to the Thai political lexicon: “astroturfing”. The battle erupted recently over so-called card…

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Government House Chai Wacharonke

Cabinet endorses removing criminal liability from writing bad cheques

The Cabinet approved a bill on Tuesday which aims to amend the Act Governing Offenses Arising from the Use of Cheques (the Cheque Act), by decriminalising the issuing of bad…

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Half of poll respondents unhappy with “digital wallet” spending restrictions

About 50% of the respondents to a NIDA Poll disagree with government guidelines for the spending of the 10,000 baht cash benefit, to be distributed under the digital wallet scheme,…

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A selfie Prime Minister Srettha took with US President Biden at the APEC dinner in San Francisco on Thursday.

Thai PM Srettha an avid social media user

It’s obvious that unlike his predecessors, Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin is an avid social media user.  How he has been communicating back to the Thai people from San Francisco where…

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PM urges business leaders at APEC to invest in Thailand now

Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin has suggested to business leaders in the United States that it is the right time for them to invest in or expand their investments in Thailand,…

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Pita Limjaroenrat, Chief Advisor to Move Forward Party Leader, discussed various topics in an interview with Franc Han Shih, Thai PBS World.

Pita urges pragmatic cooperation with other nations

While Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin spends time overseas, to develop relationships with other countries, Pita Limjaroenrat, a key figure in and former leader of the Move Forward party, emphasises that…

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PM confident that loan bill for “digital wallet” will be fully supported by coalition

Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin says he is confident that the government’s loan bill, needed to fund the digital wallet scheme, will sail through parliament with the support of the coalition…

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Thai politicians, sexual harassment and what really needs to be fixed?

Move Forward Party MPs Wuttipong Thonglour and Chaiyamparwaan Manpianjit were expelled from the party after it was decided by the party’s disciplinary board that they had sexually harassed party volunteers….

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Former Thai prime ministerial candidate and ex-Move Forward Party leader Pita Limjaroenrat poses for a photograph during an interview with AFP in Bangkok on November 9, 2023. Thwarted Thai election winner Pita Limjaroenrat vowed November 9 to run for prime minister again, defying conservative forces that blocked him from the job earlier in the year and despite a looming court case. (Photo by MANAN VATSYAYANA / AFP)

Thwarted Thai PM candidate Pita vows to run again

Thwarted Thai election winner Pita Limjaroenrat vowed Thursday to run for prime minister again, defying conservative forces that blocked him from the job earlier in the year and despite a…

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Sacked Move Forward MP claims he is a victim of internal party politics

Move Forward MP for Prachin Buri, Wuttiphong Thonglour, claimed today that he was a victim of internal politics, after he had tried to expose alleged corruption by an assistant to…

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Bangkok MP Chaiyamparwaan Manpianjit (L) and Prachin Buri MP Wutthipong Thonglao (R) are found guilty of sexual harassment.

Move Forward found its two MPs guilty of sexual harassment

The opposition Move Forward party has decided to expel one of its MPs, Wutthipong Thonglao, an MP for Prachin Buri, after he was found to have committed an act of…

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Thai military personnel guards convenience stores damaged after an attack, in Cho-airong district in southern Thailand’s Narathiwat province, on August 17, 2022. (Photo by Madaree Tohlala / AFP)

Pheu Thai MP supports closure of Internal Security Operations Command

A senior Pheu Thai MP has voiced support for a bill, proposed by the Move Forward party, calling for the dissolution of Thailand’s Internal Security Operations Command (ISOC). Adisorn Piengkes,…

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Paetongtarn on course to becoming third Shinawatra to lead Thailand

Paetongtarn Shinawatra’s rise to the helm of the ruling Pheu Thai Party is being seen as preparation for her to become prime minister – either if the top job is…

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Photo : Treaties and Legal Affairs Department, Thai Foreign Ministry

Thai government tweaks strategy for joint extraction of petroleum resources with Cambodia

The government under Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin has proposed an adjustment to the negotiation strategy with Cambodia on the overlapping claims areas (OCA) in the Gulf of Thailand, according to…

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PM did not suggest he will step down to pave way for Paetongtarn : Phumtham

After she was elected Pheu Thai’s new leader yesterday (Friday), Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin’s comment about Paetongtarn Shinawatra now being qualified to be the next prime minister of Thailand was…

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Paetongtarn Shinawatra, new Pheu Thai leader

Pheu Thai will “keep eyes on the star and feet on the ground” :  Paetongtarn 

The Pheu Thai party, under its new leadership, will keep its eyes on the stars and its feet on the ground, while standing shoulder to shoulder with the people, said…

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File photo : Move Forward deputy leader Sirikanya Tansakul

Government may not find funding for digital wallet – Move Forward

The adjustments to the digital wallet scheme, as proposed by an ad hoc sub-committee, are an indication that the government is encountering problems in securing the estimated Bt560 billion needed…

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How Thailand’s seven-decade submarine dream hit the rocks and sank

The Royal Thai Navy’s dream of acquiring its first submarine in over seven decades has been shattered once again. Defense Minister Sutin Klungsang announced last Friday that the Thai government…

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Photo shows Thai PM Srettha Thavisin (L) and Canada’s Prime Minister Justin Trudeau (R).

Thailand’s prime minister and the colorful history of sock diplomacy

Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin’s unconventional fashion statements have drawn criticism after he wore bright-colored socks to meetings with world leaders last week. The Thai PM appeared in bubblegum-pink socks and…

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Deputy Finance Minister Julapun Amornvivat

Thailand’s “digital wallet” scheme not copy of 1999 Japanese model

Deputy Finance Minister Julapun Amornvivat has dismissed a suggestion that the Pheu Thai party’s digital wallet scheme is a copy of the Japanese model, introduced in 1999, which was in…

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Defence Minister Sutin Klungsang

Defence minister to testify to House committee on submarine deal

Thailand’s Defence Minister Sutin Klungsang said today (Monday) that he is ready to explain, to the House Military Affairs Committee, his decision to switch from procuring a submarine from China…

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Inside the protest group mounting first big challenge to Thailand’s new government

Hundreds of protesters have been demonstrating in front of Government House since October 3, calling on the new administration to address 10 demands to improve the lives of marginalized groups…

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Thai PM will meet with Putin in Beijing on Wednesday

Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin will hold a side-line meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin during his visit to Beijing. Srettha told a press conference on Monday, after the Cabinet meeting,…

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The new generation of Thai pro-democracy campaigners has an agenda that may differ from that of their predecessors.

Why democracy-hungry new generation is disappointed with some Octobrists

The young generation of activists are imbibing the spirit of the October 1973 student uprising to take up the torch in the struggle for democracy. But they are also disappointed…

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Some of the Octobrists in power (from left) Deputy Prime Minister Phumtham Wechayachai, PM’s Secretary General Prommin Lertsuridej, Pheu Thai MP Chaturon Chaisang and Pheu Thai MP Adisorn Piengkes

Octobrists are in power, but still committed to advancing democracy?

Many of the activists who participated in the October 1973 student uprising have managed to return to the corridors of power after the May 14 election this year, but they…

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The “October spirit” and Thailand’s slow democratic transition

Every October in Thailand, public events are held to remember the two massacres of anti-dictatorship protesters by state forces that took place half a century ago. Experts say that, while…

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Politicians, activists, civil servants gather at Thammasat U to join October 6th commemoration

Representatives of government and opposition parties, parliament, courts of justice, political activists and members of the public gathered at Thammasat University today (Friday) to commemorate the 47th anniversary of the…

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Experts see three flaws that could end in tragedy for Move Forward

The Move Forward Party has been on the defensive ever since its shock election victory in May. The party has taken what many observers describe as “political missteps” that may…

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Thailand remembers one of its gloomiest days

“October 6” is the dark fallout of “October 14”. What happened exactly 47 years ago was considered the blackest chapter of the modern political history of the “Land of Smiles”….

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Parnpree details Srettha government’s “economic diplomacy”

Foreign Minister Parnpree Bahiddha-Nukara said Wednesday that the Srettha government is committed to pursuing economic diplomacy that will enhance Thailand’s bargaining power and create equilibrium in its relationship with other…

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First referendum on new constitution expected in Q1 of next year

The first referendum on a new constitution for Thailand is expected to be held during the first quarter of next year, after the formation of a 35-member ad hoc panel…

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Adisorn Piengkes

Government MPs to ask Charter Court to rule on deputy House speaker’s post

Government MPs have agreed to turn to a charter-mandated independent organization, such as the Constitutional Court, to rule on the appropriateness of Padipat Suntiphada remaining as deputy House speaker, after…

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Adisorn Piengkes (left), Padipat Suntiphada (right)

Pheu Thai MPs to ask House to consider Padipat’s suitability as deputy House speaker

Pheu Thai’s party-list MP Adisorn Piengkes said today (Monday) he and other MPs will propose an urgent motion to the House of Representatives, questioning the suitability of Padipat Suntiphada to…

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Dr Puey Ungphakorn//Photo : Community Organisation Development Institute

Challenges Ahead: Thailand strives for well-being goals inspired by Dr Puey’s legacy

Five decades have passed but a much-cited article on well-being penned by prominent figure Dr Puey Ungphakorn is still relevant, serving as an inspiration for Thailand’s development. But despite visible…

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Appeals Court rejects lawyer Nampa’s bail application

The Thai Appeals Court has rejected human rights lawyer Arnon Nampa’s application for bail, on the grounds that the lèse majesté offence, of which he has been convicted, carries a…

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‘No curb on inequality’: Experts say huge rich-poor divide will remain under new govt

Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin’s vow to curb generational poverty has failed to convince several experts, who point out that his government policies are mainly designed for short-term economic gains. “If…

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MRT decides to cut fares on Purple Line to 20 baht max by Dec 1

The board of directors of the Mass Rapid Transit Authority of Thailand (MRT) has decided to cut fares on the Purple Line train service to a maximum of 20 baht,…

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Deputy House speaker Padipat Suntiphadda

Controversial Singapore trip comes in under budget : Padipat

The cost of his five-day visit to Singapore was much less than the amount approved, claims Deputy House speaker Padipat Suntiphada. Padipat led an 11-member team on an official visit…

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Former finance minister doubts anticipated impact of “digital wallet”

Former Thai finance minister, Thirachai Puvanatnaranubala, has questioned claims by the Srettha government that the much-publicised digital wallet scheme will help Thailand achieve a 5% growth in GDP next year…

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Pannika Wanich: Political death sentence snuffs out Thailand’s anti-establishment heroine

Last week’s Supreme Court ruling banning former MP Pannika Wanich from elections and political office for life has been criticized as political “capital punishment” by many observers. Ending her political…

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New Move Forward leader outlines strategies for more change in Thai society

The Move Forward party will press for more change in Thai society, expand its political base across the country and transform the party into a political institution of the people,…

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PM denies appointing Thaksin as advisor

Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin said this morning (Sunday) that he had not told the media that he has appointed convicted former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra as one of his advisors….

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The Progressive Movement’s core leader Piyabutr Saengkanokkul

Piyabutr promises to cease attacks on Move Forward

The Progressive Movement’s core leader Piyabutr Saengkanokkul has vowed to stop criticising the Move Forward party, after its supporters bombarded him with condemnation. In his live session on Facebook, Piyabutr…

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Thaksin could become government advisor : Srettha

Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin has hinted that convicted former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra could be assigned an advisory role in his government, once he completes his time in prison. “I…

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Srettha government attempts to reorient foreign policy with old approach

Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin is following the old approach to Thailand’s foreign affairs in a bid to rebuild confidence in the country on the global stage. The prime minister is…

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File photo : Pannika Wanich

 Pannika vows to stay in politics

Pannika Wanich has vowed to stay engaged in political activities, despite being banned from election or appointment to political office for life by the Supreme Court. Writing on her Facebook…

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Pannika Wanich

Former MP Pannika banned from contesting elections for life 

The Supreme Court’s Criminal Division for Political Office Holders has decided to permanently revoke the right to contest elections of former MP of the disbanded Future Forward party Pannika Wanich,…

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Photo : former Move Forward party leader Pita Limjaroenrat//Cr : Move Forward party

The dramatic fall of Pita Limjaroenrat – and what it means for Move Forward Party

Pita Limjaroenrat, the initial frontrunner to become Thailand’s 30th prime minister, has made a huge sacrifice in a bid to secure the post of opposition leader for his Move Forward…

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Move Forward secretary general Chaithawat Tulathon

Chaithawat tipped to become new leader of Move Forward party

Move Forward Party Secretary-General Chaithawat Tulathon has been tipped to become the new party leader, succeeding Pita Limjaroenrat who stepped down on September 15. Pita is currently banned from performing…

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My father underwent surgery last week : Paetongtarn

Thaksin Shinawatra, who is currently serving a prison sentence, underwent surgery last week and is in recovery, according to his youngest daughter Paetongtarn today (Tuesday). She declined to disclose any…

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Is it Move Forward’s turn to have its cake and eat it too?

The Move Forward Party, best known for its radical ideas, has always been seen by its critics as being politically naïve, but it may have finally started to learn the…

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PM Srettha to visit Cambodia this month

Cambodia is looking forward to Thai Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin’s visit to Phnom Penh later this month, aimed at further boosting ties between the two countries, according to Cambodia’s government…

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First deputy House speaker Padipat Santiphada

Deputy House speaker defends trip to Singapore

Deputy House speaker Padipat Suntiphada has defended his planned Singapore trip, saying people should not jump the gun in criticising him or his trip. “It is strange, because the trip…

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Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin attends the Thai Rath Forum 2023, on September 18.

NESDC casts doubts over domestic consumption rise from digital wallet scheme

National Social and Economic Council (NESDC) is unsure that the digital wallet scheme will boost domestic consumption to the level desired by the government, as the current consumption rate remains…

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PM Srettha might move to live in Government House

Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin says he is thinking about moving into the Government House living quarters, to ease the daily traffic congestion possibly caused by his motorcade. Srettha Thavisin told…

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Would-be PM Pita makes it onto the “TIME100 Next” list this year

Pita Limjaroenrat, leader of the Move Forward party, who almost became Thailand’s 30th prime minister, has been included on Time magazine’s “TIME100 Next” list for 2023. Pita is the only…

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Convicted former PM Thaksin Shinawatra

Petition submitted to PM to have Thaksin returned to prison

A political network filed a petition with the prime minister on Wednesday, calling for convicted Thaksin Shinawatra to be returned to prison from the hospital where he has been since…

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Why Srettha is seen as “windfall prime minister”

How do you describe someone who is seen as having become the country’s top executive by sheer luck?  An MP of the Move Forward Party believes he has just the…

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Deputy Finance Minister Krisada Chinavicharana

Top bureaucrat-turned-politician may find Finance Ministry a different cup of tea

The newly appointed Deputy Minister of Finance, Krisada Chinavicharana, was a former top official at the Finance Ministry. Though familiar with the workings of the ministry as the former permanent…

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MR Sukhumbhand Paribatra

Ex-Bangkok governor found at fault for contracting BTSC to operate Green line extensions

A National Anti-Corruption Commission (NACC) investigative panel has voted 3:3 in finding MR Sukhumbhand Paribatra and BTS Group Holding chairman Keeree Kanjanapas, guilty of violating the Public-Private Partnership Act (PPP Act)…

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Transport Minister promises Bt20 fare on Purple and Red lines by New Year

Transport Minister Suriya Juangroongruangkit has promised to cut train fares on the Purple and Red lines to a maximum of 20 baht for the entire route within three months. Responding…

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Move Forward MP says government overestimating benefit of digital wallet scheme

Move Forward party-list MP Chaiwat Sathawornwichit has claimed that the government has over-estimated the benefits of the “digital wallet” scheme in boosting the economy, as the timing is not right…

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Deputy Police Commissioner Pol Gen Torsak Sukvimol

Pol Gen Torsak tipped to be new national police chief

In a move, described as a win-win, deputy police commissioner Pol Gen Roy Ingkapairote will be appointed National Security Council (NSC) chief, paving the way for Pol Gen Torsak Sukvimol…

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Public Ministry to set up National Health Security Board

Thailand’s Public Health Minister Cholnan Srikaew said today (Monday) that he intends to set up a National Health Security Board and push for medicinal cannabis, among other public health policies…

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Move Forward accuse government of reneging on election promises

Many Pheu Thai election manifesto promises were missing from the policy statement delivered by PM Srettha Thavisin to parliament, said Move Forward MP deputy leader Sirikanya Tansakul on Monday. “The…

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Acting Democrat leader says policy statement doesn’t match election pledges

Acting Democrat party leader Jurin Laksanawisit told parliament today (Monday) that the government’s policies, delivered by Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin, do not match those promised by the Pheu Thai party…

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New Thai PM delivers his policy statement in parliament

In his policy statement, delivered in parliament this morning (Monday), Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin detailed the main political, social and economic challenges facing Thailand, on top of the COVID-19 pandemic…

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Move Forward candidate wins Rayong Constituency 3 by-election

Move Forward party leader Pita Limjaroenrat declared the victory of his party’s candidate, Pongsathon Sonpechnarintr, in the Rayong Constituency 3 by-election on Sunday, as he thanked voters for their support….

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Move Forward party candidate Pongsathon Sonpechnarintr

Move Forward candidate leads in Rayong’s Constituency 3 by-election

Move Forward party candidate Pongsathon Sonpechnarintr is ahead of his closest rival from the Democrat party, Banyat Jetanachan, by a wide margin about one hour after vote counting began in…

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Defence minister denies appointing Shinawatra family members

Thailand’s new defence minister Sutin Klungsang denied a report today (Sunday) that he has appointed two members of the Shinawatra family as his chief advisor and secretary. The report was…

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PM refuses more funding for International Horticultural Expo in Udon Thani

Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin has rejected a request from the Udon Thani provincial administration for an additional 3 billion baht, on top of the 2.5 billion baht already approved by…

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False asset declaration case against former MP Pareena dismissed

The Supreme Court’s Criminal Division for Political Office Holders dismissed the National Anti-Corruption Commission’s (NACC) charge of making a false asset statement against former Palang Pracharath MP for Ratchaburi province…

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Local officials to be vetted before appointment

Interior Minister Anutin Charnvirakul has instructed all provincial governors to check the backgrounds of individuals before they are appointed as officials, citing the case of “Praween”, aka “Kamnan Nok”, a…

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New PM visits Khon Kaen to get some grass root opinions

Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin, accompanied by some members of the Cabinet, met with people in a northeastern province of Khon Kaen today (Friday) and discussed drought problems. This is his…

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Anutin tells officials “no more masters, only brothers and sisters”

The Interior Ministry is known as one of Thailand’s most bureaucratic and hierarchical government agencies and this is something that new Interior Minister Anutin Charnvirakul wants to change. On his…

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Pongsathon Sonpechnarintr, Move Forward candidate for Rayong by-election

EC endorses Move Forward candidate’s qualifications ahead of Rayong by-election

Election Commission (EC) has confirmed that Pongsathon Sonpechnarintr, the Move Forward party candidate running in the by-election in Constituency 3 of Rayong province, is qualified to contest the poll this…

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PM Srettha agrees to use bullet-proof Mecedes-Benz

Before going to take oath of office at Dusit Royal Palace on September 5, Prime Minister Srettha arrived at Government House in his new Lexus LM 350h Executive saloon, causing…

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Chaiwat Limlikhitaksorn

29 state officials accused of involvement in precious wood trafficking

A formal complaint has been lodged with National Anti-Corruption Commission (NACC) by the director of the National Parks Office,accusing 29 state officials at various agencies of involvement in the trafficking…

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Chairman of the Thai Chamber of Commerce, Sanan Angubolkul, talked with Thai PBS World’s Franc Han Shih.

Business leader sees tourism as key to Thailand’s economic growth

With Thailand’s new government, led by Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin of Pheu Thai Party, finally in place, there is growing anticipation among Thai business leaders for a swift economic recovery….

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PM Srettha Thavisin pays respect to a sacred shrine in the Government House.

Please allow me to work and ask me again if I have a free hand : Srettha

Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin said today (Wednesday) that he will work diligently, because the public are expecting him to solve their problems, but asked for time to do what is…

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Photo : Pichet Chuemuangphan

Lack of compromise delays House Standing Committee chair assignments

A meeting of political parties to assign the chairs of 35 House Standing Committees yesterday (Monday) made no progress, as the parties refused to compromise, according to Pichet Chuamuangphan, second…

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Photo from Facebook: Somchai Srisutthiyakorn

Advice on military reform offered to Thailand’s new Defence Minister

Former election commissioner Somchai Srisutthiyakorn has offered some advice to Defence Minister Sutin Klungsang regarding military reform, suggesting that he should not follow everything told to him by the military’s…

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New Thai PM to renovate Government House media centres

Prime Minister-elect Srettha Thavisin said today (Monday) that what he intends to do with the media centres in Government House is renovation, not demolition. He denied media rumours that he…

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Mixed expectations from new ministers as Srettha’s Cabinet gets to work

Months of wait for the new Cabinet ended on Saturday, but reservations were expressed by many observers on Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin’s choice of ministers. Srettha has kept with himself…

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Thai PM and Defence Minister meet informally with Thai military top brass

Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin and Defence Minister Sutin Klungsang had an informal meeting over lunch today (Sunday) with the military’s new top brass for familiarisation and an exchange of views….

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