PM disappointed by criticism of her performance at ACD in Qatar
The prime minister admitted today that she regrets that her performance at the Asian Cooperation Dialogue (ACD) summit in Qatar has been criticised.
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The prime minister admitted today that she regrets that her performance at the Asian Cooperation Dialogue (ACD) summit in Qatar has been criticised.
TIME has named Thai Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra and queer-rights activist Plaifah Kyoka Shodladd to the 2024 TIME100 Next list, highlighting emerging leaders who are shaping the future of the world.
Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra has expressed disagreement with suspending educational field trips for students, saying that the measure does not solve the basic problem.
Former student activist Netiwit Chotiphatphaisal, renowned for his outspoken protests against the Thai establishment, is back in the media spotlight as an award-winning filmmaker.
Retiring Chiang Rai Governor Puttipong Sirimat is under investigation for alleged absence from the province early this month, when he was needed to handle the flooding, particularly in Mae Sai, Mueang and Wiang Pao districts.
Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra ranks as the most favoured person to be at the helm of the country, due to her leadership and efforts to address the people’s problems, according to a NIDA Poll conducted by the National Institute of Development Administration.
The opposition People’s Party announced its dual-track approach to charter changes, by amending selected sections of the current Constitution while an elected charter drafting assembly prepares a whole new one.
The executive committee of the Bhumjaithai party resolved in favour of the drafting of a new Constitution today, by a constitution drafting assembly, with the exception of Chapters 1 and 2 of the current charter.
Pheu Thai party member Prompong Nopparit is not giving up his attempt to end the political career of General Prawit Wongsuwan, leader of the Palang Pracharath party, over his alleged ethical misconduct.
The launch of a book on the military's role in Thailand, scheduled for this Friday, is being moved from Chulalongkorn University to the Jim Thompson Museum, the book's author, Puangthong Pawakapan, wrote on her Facebook page today.
Retired Pol Lt Gen Kamronwit Thoopkrajang won the re-run election for mayor of the Pathum Thani Provincial Administrative Organisation (PAO) on Sunday, attracting 187,397 votes against his closest rival, Charn Puangpetch, who received 119,889, according to the unofficial vote count at 8.30pm.
Unfortunately, the newly elected Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra chose not to attend the 79th UN General Assembly.