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Senators raise questions about 2026 budget
Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 24/06/2025
» A Senate committee has voiced concern over the 3.78-trillion-baht budget bill for the 2026 fiscal year, questioning the allocation of funds for loans related to education, the government complex and irregular income from treasury land.
Private sector jittery
Business, Published on 24/06/2025
» As the leaked private conversation between Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra and Hun Sen of Cambodia threatens the continuity of the government, politics has once again become a leading concern among the business community and investors.
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 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.
Most Thais still oppose casino complexes: poll
Online Reporters, Published on 22/06/2025
» A majority of Thais remain opposed to the government's proposal to develop entertainment complexes that would include a casino, according to an opinion survey conducted by the National Institute of Development Administration (NIDA Poll).
No easy way out for stricken Thai govt
Published on 22/06/2025
» The political crisis has deepened as the Paetongtarn Shinawatra administration faces growing pressure from the public and coalition partners in light of a leaked conversation between the prime minister and Cambodia's Senate President Hun Sen.
Embattled Thai PM won’t quit, says party
Published on 21/06/2025
» Embattled Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra will not resign or dissolve parliament, a senior official of her Pheu Thai Party said on Saturday.
Political uncertainty pummels the SET
Business, Published on 21/06/2025
» Thai equities plunged sharply this week, with the Stock Exchange of Thailand index breaking key support levels and revisiting lows not seen since early April, when US President Donald Trump announced steep new tariffs and panic selling ensued before shares staged a rebound.
Thai PM visits troops as rivals plan new protests for her ouster
Published on 20/06/2025
» Thai Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra visited troops at a border post to ease public backlash over her criticism of the army in a leaked phone call, as pro-royalist groups threatened to intensify protests demanding her resignation.
How Thai political crisis may unfold as PM fights to keep job
Published on 20/06/2025
» Thai Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra is fighting to hold on to power less than a year since taking office, after leaked comments critical of the military triggered a political crisis.