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Thaksin ready to advise daughter, new Thai PM, amid 'tough tasks'
Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 18/08/2024
» Former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra said on Sunday that he was ready to advise his daughter Paetongtarn who, as Thailand's new prime minister, would face tough tasks – but whose humility he believed would secure support from everyone.
Caution urged as Thai cabinet takes shape
Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 18/08/2024
» Newly-elected Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra, the youngest daughter of former prime minister Thaksin, says she will form the government as quickly as possible, though officials are likely to act with caution in vetting any members of her cabinet line-up.
Thai conservatives flex political muscle
Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 18/08/2024
» The decision to nominate Pheu Thai leader Paetongtarn Shinawatra as the new prime minister signals that Thaksin Shinawatra, the party's de facto leader, will go all out to rebuild a support base to fend off the People's Party (PP), according to a political analyst.
Pheu Thai sticks to digital wallet plan
Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 15/08/2024
» The 10,000-baht digital wallet project faces uncertainty after the removal of the previous cabinet, but the Pheu Thai Party is committed to advocating for its flagship policy in the next government, said caretaker Deputy Finance Minister Julapun Amornvivat.
Pheu Thai aims to woo casino critics
Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 14/08/2024
» The governing Pheu Thai Party is convinced it can persuade the second-largest coalition partner, Bhumjaithai, to drop its opposition to legalising casinos.
Coalition party joins critics of casino bill
News, Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 14/08/2024
» Members of both the coalition Bhumjaithai and opposition Democrat parties have spoken out against the government's entertainment complex bill, saying that the benefits will not outweigh the negative impacts.
Senate annuls NCPO orders
News, Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 14/08/2024
» The Senate yesterday passed in three straight readings a bill aiming to abolish past coup-makers' orders claimed to have restricted public participation in the administration of the restive South.
House postpones selection of new deputy speaker
Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 13/08/2024
» The House of Representatives has postponed the selection of a new first deputy speaker, replacing former MP Padipat Suntiphada, because there are no candidates.
PM asked to explain failed finance bills
News, Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 13/08/2024
» The House Committee on Political Development, Mass Communications, and Public Participation is demanding clarification from Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin after he failed to endorse 16 bills related to financial legislation in a timely manner.
Ex-MFP MPs set to face ethics probe
News, Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 09/08/2024
» An investigation is underway into the ethical conduct of 44 politicians of the now-dissolved Move Forward Party (MFP) who supported a bill seeking to revise the lese majeste law, the National Anti-Corruption Commission (NACC) said on Thursday.