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PM faces legal challenges after controversial speech
Post Reporters, Published on 23/11/2023
» Opponents of Srettha Thavisin say the prime minister could face serious legal problems after apparently referring to his party MPs' influences on police promotion - problems that could even include removal from the premiership and the stripping of his electoral rights.
PM denies party MPs illegally influenced police promotions
Post Reporters, Published on 22/11/2023
» Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin has denied telling a meeting of Pheu Thai MPs on Tuesday that some party MPs had successfully interfered in the appointment of police station chiefs.
Loan bill for digital wallet plan 'is being checked'
Post Reporters, Published on 21/11/2023
» A bill allowing the government to borrow 500 billion baht to fund its digital money handout is being vetted by the Council of State and will be returned to the government as soon as possible, according to Deputy Prime Minister and Commerce Minister Phumtham Wechayachai.
Populist policies face scrutiny
Business, Post Reporters, Published on 20/11/2023
» Among the economic policies proposed by the Srettha Thavisin government, the most hotly disputed item is the 10,000-baht digital wallet handout, which has drawn much criticism regarding its possible impact on public debt.
Analysis: Move Forward takes step back
News, Post Reporters, Published on 18/11/2023
» The main opposition Move Forward Party (MFP) is struggling to live up to its name as it is mired in internal strife, which is eating away at its popularity, according to political analysts.
Bhumjaithai backs ‘lawful’ digital wallet scheme
Post Reporters, Published on 16/11/2023
» The Bhumjaithai Party, as a member of the Pheu Thai-led coalition government, will support the 10,000-baht digital wallet scheme as long as it is lawful, Deputy Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul said on Thursday.
PM bets on coalition support
News, Post Reporters, Published on 14/11/2023
» Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin said he was confident the coalition parties, with 320 votes in the House, would support the passage of a bill seeking to borrow 500 billion baht to fund the government's 10,000-baht digital money handout scheme.
Activist seeks court ruling on govt's B500bn digital handout
Post Reporters, Published on 13/11/2023
» An activist has asked the Ombudsman to seek a Constitutional Court ruling on the legality of the government's plan to borrow 500 billion baht to fund its election-policy digital wallet handout.
Another petition seeks to axe Move Forward
Post Reporters, Published on 08/11/2023
» The Bhumjaithai Party has petitioned the Election Commission (EC) for the dissolution of the Move Forward Party (MFP), pointing out that it leads the opposition in the House of Representatives while a former party member remains House deputy speaker.
Move Forward reviews fate of shamed city MP
Post Reporters, Published on 05/11/2023
» The Move Forward Party (MFP) is meeting again to decide whether to expel its Bangkok MP accused of sexually harassing three assistants after he showed no remorse over his indecent actions, according to party leader Thawatchai Tulathon.