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Flak mounts over Thai charter rewrite bid
Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 22/09/2024
» Opposition is mounting against a bid by the ruling Pheu Thai Party and the main opposition People's Party (PP) to amend parts of the 2017 constitution, particularly provisions concerning the ethical standards for political office-holders.
Justice minister supports more clarity on ethics
Published on 19/09/2024
» Justice Minister Tawee Sodsong has voiced support for amending provisions in the constitution on ethics for political office holders, saying the definition of “honesty” stipulated by such provisions is vague.
PM picks Thaksin's loyalists as policy advisers
Bloomberg News, Published on 18/09/2024
» Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra has appointed a group of economic and legal experts as advisers after her administration pledged to tackle a raft of economic challenges facing the Southeast Asian nation.
PM notches up cabinet record
Published on 09/09/2024
» The new cabinet, led by recently appointed Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra, has the highest number of women in Thailand's political history.
Veteran Thai general Prawit still wielding 'influence'
Published on 08/09/2024
» Palang Pracharath Party (PPRP) leader Prawit Wongsuwon continues to wield significant influence, despite both him and his party being excluded from the new coalition government, say political observers.
PM Paetongtarn sets four key issues for cabinet ministers
Online Reporters, Published on 07/09/2024
» Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra outlined four priorities for her cabinet ministers during a special meeting on Saturday. The meeting marked her first official statement following the cabinet's oath-taking before His Majesty the King on Friday.
New-look cabinet to set policy agenda
Published on 04/09/2024
» The newly appointed cabinet, led by Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra, is expected to hold a special meeting on Saturday to prepare a policy statement outlining the government’s objectives.
Thailand's new coalition govt must prove its worth: Abhisit
Published on 01/09/2024
» The government of Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra will likely be in power until the end of its tenure, about three years left, as none of the coalition parties appears to be ready for an early general election, according to former prime minister Abhisit Vejjajiva.
Critics warn Thai ex-PM Thaksin off politics
Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 25/08/2024
» Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra and the new government could be in trouble if they allow themselves to be controlled by former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra, according to political observers.
Yingluck has advice, high hopes for niece Paetongtarn
Online Reporters, Published on 20/08/2024
» Former prime minister Yingluck Shinawatra has sent a message of encouragement and warning to her niece and now new Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra.