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Thai standing in annual Democracy Index drops
Post Reporters, Published on 18/02/2024
» Thailand's standing in the yearly Democracy Index compiled by the Economist Intelligence Unit (EIU) has plummeted by eight spots. This decline is likely attributed to the recent formation of the country's government by unelected senators as opposed to voters.
No EM for Thaksin?
News, Wassayos Ngamkham, Published on 15/02/2024
» Convicted former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra may not be subject to electronic monitoring after his release on parole this weekend, the Department of Probation says.
Paetongtarn eyes Feb release for Thaksin
News, Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 10/02/2024
» Pheu Thai Party leader Paetongtarn Shinawatra says she hopes her father, convicted prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra, will be released on parole on Feb 18.
Pheu Thai stance on lese majeste is firm
Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 08/02/2024
» Deputy Prime Minister and Commerce Minister Phumtham Wechayachai restated on Wednesday the Pheu Thai Party's opposition to incorporating lese majeste offences into an amnesty plan, despite the potential indictment of jailed former Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra for insulting the monarchy.
Thaksin soon 'qualified for early parole'
News, Published on 07/02/2024
» Former premier Thaksin Shinawatra, who will complete one-half of his prison term on Feb 18, has reportedly been listed as eligible for special parole, a Department of Corrections (DoC) source said on Tuesday.
Thaksin faces old charge of lese majeste
Wassayos Ngamkham, Published on 06/02/2024
» Former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra still faces a criminal charge of lese majeste dating back to 2016, and the attorney-general will decide if he will be indicted, the OAG spokesman said on Tuesday.
When a deal dive, dive, dives
News, Published on 11/11/2023
» It's finally over. Defence Minister Sutin Klungsang has decided to torpedo the acquisition of the submarine, the fate of which has hung by a thread for years.
Wage hike pledges slammed
News, Penchan Charoensuthipan, Published on 01/05/2023
» As the country marks Labour Day on Monday, activists have expressed concerns over campaign promises made by parties to abruptly raise the minimum daily wages to levels they believe are unrealistic.
Failed US banks 'pose few risks'
News, Published on 14/03/2023
» Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha has ordered all relevant officials to keep an eye on the impact of the collapse of Silvergate Bank and Silicon Valley Bank (SVB) in the United States on Thailand's financial system.
Govt more democratic this year, survey finds
News, Post Reporters, Published on 05/02/2023
» The government is delighted with a new Economist Intelligence Unit (EIU) report that Thailand's ranking on a democracy index has improved more than any other country in the world over the past year, says government spokesman Anucha Burapachaisri.