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Military reshuffle 'will be ready this week'
News, Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 19/09/2024
» The list of candidates for this year's military reshuffle will be finalised this week, Deputy Prime Minister and Defence Minister Phumtham Wechayachai said.
Phumtham downplays proxy concerns
News, Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 17/09/2024
» Defence Minister Phumtham Wechayachai yesterday brushed aside concerns over his independence, saying he is responsible for his own decisions.
Minister names secretary
News, Post Reporters, Published on 14/09/2024
» Defence Minister Phumtham Wechayachai has named Gen Trisak Indararusmi, a former expert attached to the Royal Thai Armed Forces (RTAF) and a former classmate of former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra, as his secretary.
Govt 'will work with armed forces', Phumtham vows
News, Post Reporters, Published on 11/09/2024
» Deputy Prime Minister Phumtham Wechayachai made it clear that he, as the new defence minister, would never attempt to wield the government's executive power over the armed forces but rather work side-by-side with them to ensure they serve the public well in the best interests of society.
Thailand's People's Party calls for charter rejig before election
Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 09/09/2024
» The main opposition People’s Party (PP) on Monday urged the new government to back section-by-section charter amendment and the drafting of a new constitution to ensure both processes are completed before the next general election.
Thai PM Paetongtarn to prioritise tackling B16tn household debt
Published on 08/09/2024
» Thailand’s new government plans to expedite a sweeping debt restructuring to tackle an estimated $474 billion of household liability, offer financial assistance to small businesses and accelerate fiscal stimulus to lift growth.
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.
Feathers are being ruffled
News, Published on 31/08/2024
» The undercurrent runs deep in the Palang Pracharath Party (PPRP) but not quite deep enough to go unnoticed.
New PM looks to future
Published on 19/08/2024
» Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra vowed to avoid a fate similar to that of her father and aunt, Thaksin Shinawatra and Yingluck Shinawatra.
New Thai PM Paetongtarn after King’s endorsement: 'I will do my duty'
Published on 18/08/2024
» Paetongtarn Shinawatra received a formal endorsement from His Majesty King Maha Vajiralongkorn, becoming the country’s youngest prime minister.