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Pheu Thai rejects 'secret deal' rumours
Post Reporters, Published on 17/08/2025
» The Pheu Thai Party (PT) denies claims that former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra struck a secret deal with Constitutional Court judges to influence the upcoming ruling in suspended Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra's case over a leaked audio clip of her conversation with Cambodian Senate President Hun Sen.
Pheu Thai on the rocks
News, Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 28/07/2025
» Internal turmoil, lack of achievements and former prime minister Thaksin Shinwatra's fading political brand have contributed to the ruling Pheu Thai Party's plummeting popularity, with its MP tally predicted to sink below 100 in the next election.
Stepping back from chaos
Oped, Editorial, Published on 24/07/2025
» Ta Muen Thom temple, situated in an overlapping area of Thailand and Cambodia, has emerged as another conflict hotspot between the neighbouring countries, fuelled by angry scrapping at the border by locals from both sides.
Thaksin talks up new ‘soft power’ push
Published on 09/07/2025
» After being conspicuously quiet during two weeks of high political drama in Thailand, former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra returned to the public eye on Wednesday with a splash — talking up his daughter’s favourite project.
New anti-Paetongtarn group draws scrutiny
News, Published on 01/07/2025
» Political observers are closely watching the trajectory of the "United Front to Defend Thai Sovereignty", a new group that has emerged as a vocal critic of Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra.
Govt girds for battle
News, Published on 30/06/2025
» The Pheu Thai-led government faces turbulence and is bracing for legal battles as the Bhumjaithai Party, ousted from the coalition, joins the opposition bloc.
Opposition leader says Hun Sen fears collapse of ‘criminal’ regime
Published on 28/06/2025
» Hun Sen’s recent outburst against Thailand is not rooted in patriotism but in fear of the potential collapse of a regime “deeply entangled with international criminal networks”, says exiled Cambodian opposition leader Sam Rainsy.
A 'dangerous' July for the Shinawatras
News, Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 28/06/2025
» The Hun Sen effect -- caused by a controversial private telephone call recording between Cambodia's de facto leader and Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra -- has thrown Thai politics into disarray. Ms Paetongtarn is in treacherous waters as calls for her resignation grow. Her opponents are to gather today in a bid to throw her out of office.
Rate pause is lifeline saved for turbulence ahead: Bank of Thailand
Published on 27/06/2025
» The Bank of Thailand (BoT’s) decision to leave borrowing costs unchanged this week gives it a “monetary lifeline” to deal with challenges ranging from US tariffs and geopolitical tensions to domestic politics, according to Deputy Governor Piti Disyatat.
Court to weigh petition on PM's audio leak row
News, Published on 27/06/2025
» The fate of Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra hangs in the balance as the Constitutional Court will consider on July 1 whether to accept a petition calling for her suspension over a leaked audio clip featuring her conversation with Hun Sen, the president of the Cambodian Senate.