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Bhumjaithai puts PM in the firing line
Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 25/06/2025
» The Bhumjaithai Party (BJT) will file a no-confidence motion against Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra amid the fallout of the leaked audio clip of her talking with Cambodian strongman Hun Sen.
United Thai Nation sticks with coalition
Published on 24/06/2025
» The United Thai Nation Party (UTN) has reaffirmed its commitment to continue supporting the Pheu Thai-led government, citing the precarious state of affairs in the country and the need for steady leadership amid multiple crises.
Somsak signs order requiring doctor’s prescription for cannabis
Online Reporters, Published on 24/06/2025
» Public Health Minister Somsak Thepsutin said on Tuesday he had signed an order restricting cannabis use to strictly medical purposes.
Bhumjaithai MP calls for cannabis controls
News, Post Reporters, Published on 24/06/2025
» Leading Bhumjaithai Party (BJT) figure Supachai Jaisamut has called for the urgent enactment of a cannabis control bill, criticising Pheu Thai Party's Ministry of Public Health for perceived negligence in regulating cannabis, leading to its widespread availability and escalating problems.
Speaker tells govt to get its act together
News, Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 24/06/2025
» House Speaker Wan Muhamad Noor Matha on Monday urged the government to sort out political turmoil to secure the passage of the national budget bill for the 2026 fiscal year, saying the bill was crucial to the economy.
Thai diplomacy is now in need of a reset
Oped, Kavi Chongkittavorn, Published on 24/06/2025
» For the record, Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra has committed the most damaging diplomatic blunder in Thailand's modern history. The leaked 17.6-minute audio clip of a phone call between her and former Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Sen was not just embarrassing -- it was devastating, not only for her but for the Thai people and the country.
Thai cabinet reshuffle nears completion
Published on 23/06/2025
» A cabinet reshuffle is nearing completion with Defence Minister Phumtham Wechayachai tipped to become interior minister and Gen Sunai Prabhuchane, a former assistant army chief, to succeed him as defence minister, sources said.
Clip scandal grows by day
Oped, Editorial, Published on 23/06/2025
» The political consequences have been swift for Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra who now faces the most serious crisis of her tenure.
Thai PM confirms coalition support amid Cambodia crisis
Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 22/06/2025
» Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra on Sunday reaffirmed the unity of the remaining coalition partners following the withdrawal of the Bhumjaithai Party while a cabinet reshuffle is expected to be finalised by the end of this month.
Thailand, Cambodia shut land crossings in escalating border spat
Published on 22/06/2025
» Thailand and Cambodia shut several border crossings in tit-for-tat moves, ratcheting up tensions between the two neighbours as Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra fights to save her government from a political crisis triggered by a leaked phone call over the weeks-long standoff.