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Malaysia's Asean chair with a twist
Oped, Kavi Chongkittavorn, Published on 24/12/2024
» Malaysia's Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has displayed his political astuteness by appointing former Thai prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra to his advisory team. The decision reflects his understanding of regional traits and dynamics, where former leaders and influential figures can hold sway over multifaceted regional outlooks.
PM 'not upset' with nickname
News, Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 24/12/2024
» The press has given Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra the nickname "Paetongphoey" -- a reference to her dependence on prepared scripts at important occasions -- as part of the year-end tradition among Government House reporters to come up with monikers for senior government officials.
Thai PM Paetongtarn dispels govt unity doubts
Published on 23/12/2024
» Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra asserted on Monday that government unity remains intact.
Govt House reporters highlight PM’s reliance on her father
Post Reporters, Published on 23/12/2024
» Government House reporters have deemed Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra's administration a "dad-supported government" and dubbed her “Paetongphoey”, a reference to her dependence on prepared scripts at important occasions.
Thaksin to meet Malaysia prime minister on Thursday
Post Reporters, Published on 23/12/2024
» SUBANG: Former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra will meet Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim in Langkawi on Thursday to discuss the regional situation and developments in Asean, says a report by The Edge Malaysia.
Thaksin's new Asean role sparks debate
Published on 22/12/2024
» Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim is forming an informal advisory team to support Malaysia's Asean chairmanship next year, with former Thai prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra among its members.
Court rejects complaint against PM’s handout policy
Post Reporters, Published on 18/12/2024
» The Constitutional Court on Wednesday rejected a political activist’s complaint against Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra's handout scheme, saying he was not a directly affected party.
Anwar taps Thaksin for Asean role
Published on 18/12/2024
» The government has hailed Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim's plan to appoint former premier Thaksin Shinawatra as an informal adviser, saying it will benefit peace efforts in southern Thailand and joint development efforts between the two countries.
Southern floods receding: PM
News, Published on 18/12/2024
» Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra on Tuesday gave assurances adequate relief and emergency supplies are reaching flood victims in the South as she toured stricken communities in Nakhon Si Thammarat, one of the country's worst-hit provinces.
Malaysia appoints Thaksin as informal advisor on Asean
Online Reporters, Published on 16/12/2024
» Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has appointed former premier Thaksin Shinawatra as an informal advisor when Malaysia takes up the chairmanship of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations next year.