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The opposition Move Forward party has repeated its call for the Constitutional Court to hold an enquiry session in the party’s dissolution case, to allow the party to present witnesses, instead of just written submissions, in its defence. Party leader Chaithawat Tulathon said that the case faced by the party is more serious that the
Los Angeles, United States – Clashes broke out on Wednesday at pro-Palestinian demonstrations on the campus of the University of California, Los Angeles, as dozens of universities around the United States struggle to contain similar protests. Protesters and counter-protesters were seen clashing with sticks, and tearing down metal barricades, TV footage showed. Others were seen launching
Parnpree Bahiddha-Nukara bade farewell to Foreign Ministry officials today, after resigning as foreign minister. A number of officials were seen gathering and taking photos with him in the main hall of the ministry. They presented flowers to Parnpree, who was appointed to the position in September last year. He also paid respects to the monument
The first cabinet reshuffle under the Srettha Thavisin administration has officially been announced this morning (Sunday). Here are the new comers. Pichai Chunhavajira – Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance A former chairman of Bangchak Corporation and former president of the Stock Exchange of Thailand, Pichai has been active as an advisor to Prime
Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin today says he will take responsibility for the consequences of his decision to remove Parnpree Bahiddha-Nukara from the position of deputy premier, which was followed by Parnpree’s resignation as foreign minister. “I have already sent my apologies to Khun Parnpree via a Line chat group, saying I’m sorry if my decision
A Royal Decree was issued Saturday, announcing Cabinet reshuffle which saw the departure of four cabinet members and the entry of six newcomers and the shuffling of some cabinet posts. The four ministers who were removed from the cabinet are Public Health Minister Cholnan Srikaew, PM’s Office Minister Puangpetch Chunlaiad, Deputy Agriculture Minister Chaiya Promma
Foreign Minister Parnpree Bahiddha-Nukara says that he has resigned from his ministerial position, stating that he wishes to “uphold his principles”, without offering any further explanation. His resignation comes as the cabinet reshuffle is announced in the Royal Gazette, which sees him removed from the deputy premiership but retaining the foreign minister portfolio. “I am
Supachai Phosu, former deputy agriculture minister, has been faulted by the National Anti-Corruption Commission (NACC) for gross violations of political ethical conduct due to illegally owning 35.2 hectares of land in Tha Uthen district, located in the northeastern province of Nakhon Phanom. According to NACC Secretary-General Niwatchai Kasemmongkol, Supachai, former deputy house speaker, declared his
The application deadline for those interested in running in the Senate election is set for May 13, three days after the current senators complete their terms. Today, the Cabinet agreed to the timeline for the election, which has been criticised as being overly complex as proposed by the Election Commission (EC), and an additional 227
The cabinet approved an ad hoc committee proposal today that three referenda will be held to approve a new Constitution, which is yet to be drafted, with the first set to be held between July 21 and August 21. Government spokesman Chai Wacharonke said that, in the first referendum, the electorate will be asked “Do you
The Move Forward party is leading the Pheu Thai party by a wide margin in terms of popularity, especially among people aged under 20 and those aged 20-29, although the majority say they will not vote for either of the two parties in the next election, according to Super Poll. Meanwhile, a NIDA Poll shows
The Palang Pracharath party will play host for a joint meeting of coalition parties this month, but the event has nothing to do with a cabinet reshuffle, Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin told the media today. The first meeting of coalition parties was hosted by the Pheu Thai party, with the second hosted by the Bhumjaithai
