New deputy House speakers elected
Pichet Chuamuangphan, a Pheu Thai MP from Chiang Rai, was elected first deputy House speaker today, while Paradorn Prissananantakul, a Bhumjaithai MP from Ang Thong, was elected second deputy.
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Pichet Chuamuangphan, a Pheu Thai MP from Chiang Rai, was elected first deputy House speaker today, while Paradorn Prissananantakul, a Bhumjaithai MP from Ang Thong, was elected second deputy.
About 14 million disabled and vulnerable Thai people will each receive 10,000 baht in cash under the “digital wallet” scheme this month, while the remaining 30 million people will receive the cash in two payments.
Serial petitioner Ruangkrai Leekitwattana mailed a petition to the National Anti-Corruption Commission today, alleging that Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra engaged in ethical misconduct by performing a “mini-heart” hand gesture during an official photo shoot at Government House last week.
Redecoration of the Prime Minister’s office in Government House is underway, in preparation for its new occupant’s arrival on Monday.
Thai netizens across social media platforms have had mixed reactions to an incident in which Prime Minister Paetongtarn led her Cabinet members in performing a “mini heart” hand gesture during an official photo shoot at Government House yesterday.
The Pheu Thai-led government has set out 10 urgent policies to be implemented immediately, including, debt restructuring, formalisation of the informal and underground economy, reduction of energy and utilities charges and modernisation of the agricultural sector.
Thailand’s current government, led by its second female PM, Paetongtarn Shinawatra, is setting new records by boasting the highest representation of women in the country’s history.
Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra said today that she wishes for her government to remain in the office for the remaining three-year term of the current parliament, as she sought cooperation from all coalition partners to deliver the government’s policies for national development and the betterment of the people.
HM the King extends good wishes to the new PM and her cabinet during the oath-taking ceremony this evening.
General Prawit Wongsuwan has resigned as leader of the opposition Palang Pracharath party, to pave way for the election of his replacement and additional executive committee members to fill vacant seats.
Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra has sought understanding from the public by asking them to allow her and her Cabinet time to work before making any judgments.