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Cabinet set for King's approval
News, Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 02/09/2023
» The list of new cabinet members was submitted for royal endorsement on Friday, and the incoming government is likely to deliver its policy statement before parliament next Friday, according to a source at Government House.
Cabinet picks to go before King
News, Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 01/09/2023
» The new cabinet line-up will be submitted for royal endorsement on Friday despite lingering doubts over the qualifications of some candidates.
Ex-PM prepares bid for royal pardon
News, Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 30/08/2023
» A lawyer for Thaksin Shinawatra is preparing all necessary documents to seek a royal pardon for the former prime minister.
Thaksin lawyer fit for government?
News, Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 30/08/2023
» Eyebrows are being raised as an ex-lawyer is tipped to become a cabinet minister despite having served jail time for contempt of court over the so-called "cash-stuffed paper bag" scandal representing former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra in a controversial land case in 2008.
Democrats in no rush to lead opposition
Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 29/08/2023
» It is too soon for the Democrat Party to consider becoming the lead party in the opposition even though the much larger Move Forward Party (MFP) has expressed no interest in the post, says former party leader Chuan Leekpai.
Paetongtarn worried about Thaksin's heart condition
Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 29/08/2023
» Paetongtarn Shinawatra said on Tuesday her father Thaksin would stay at the Police General Hospital, not move to a private hospital, but she was worried about his heart condition.
Padipat to retain role as deputy speaker
News, Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 25/08/2023
» Deputy House speaker Padipat Suntiphada will remain in his current role despite the Move Forward Party (MFP) shifting to the opposition, MFP deputy secretary-general Nattacha Boonchai-insawat said yesterday.
MFP aims to keep deputy speaker position
Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 24/08/2023
» Deputy House Speaker Padipat Suntiphada will remain in his current role even though the Move Forward Party (MFP) has shifted to the opposition, a senior party member said on Thursday.
Observers question Thaksin's return
Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 20/08/2023
» Fugitive former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra's latest announcement on his return to Thailand is seen as a reflection of his confidence in Pheu Thai's formation of a new government, but some political observers remain sceptical about his trip.
Pita questions EC inquiry motives
News, Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 16/08/2023
» Move Forward Party leader Pita Limjaroenrat yesterday questioned the motives of the Election Commission (EC) for investigating his shareholding in the defunct broadcaster iTV now that an inquiry panel has recommended it drop the case.