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Pichai downplays ex-deputy's criticism
News, Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 15/05/2024
» Deputy PM and Finance Minister Pichai Chunhavajira downplayed criticism of him in a resignation letter written by his former deputy Krisada Chinavicharana.
Health ministry considers lowering possession limit
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 14/05/2024
» A meeting on Thursday will consider lowering the maximum number of methamphetamine pills a person can have in their possession before it is considered a criminal act, according to Public Health Minister Somsak Thepsutin on Monday.
Akanat downplays Krisada quit rumour
News, Chaiwat Satyaem, Published on 13/05/2024
» The United Thai Nation (UTN) secretary-general Akanat Promphan yesterday shrugged off a rumour that Krisada Chinavicharana would resign from the party after quitting his deputy finance minister post last week.
PM confirms Krisada departure, plans talks with UTN
Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 10/05/2024
» Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin has confirmed the resignation of Krisada Chinavicharana as deputy minister of finance. This move has prompted discussions with the coalition United Thai Nation (UTN) Party regarding its choice for a replacement.
Krisada's resignation won't harm government unity
News, Wassana Nanuam, Published on 10/05/2024
» Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin yesterday insisted that the surprise resignation of Krisada Chinavicharana, a United Thai Nation Party member, as deputy finance minister will not impact the coalition's work, saying the post still belongs to the UTN.
PM tries to talk unhappy minister out of quitting
Published on 08/05/2024
» Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin made an urgent call on Wednesday to Krisada Chinavicharana, asking the deputy finance minister to reconsider his decision to step down.
PM: Cannabis to be relisted as a narcotic by year-end
Published on 08/05/2024
» Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin on Wednesday reiterated his determination that cannabis would be relisted as a narcotic by the end of 2024, as he announced a get-tough approach to illicit drugs.
Ministers in reshuffled govt now assigned tasks
News, Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 08/05/2024
» The new tasks for the reshuffled government have now been designated, with Deputy Prime Minister Phumtham Wechayachai assigned to oversee the Ministry of Defence, Deputy Prime Minister's Office spokeswoman Kenika Ounjit said on Tuesday.
New health minister seeks cannabis views
Published on 07/05/2024
» Newly appointed Health Minister Somsak Thepsuthin says he needs to listen to people’s opinions first before making a final decision on the future of cannabis.
Foreign minister comfy with Thaksin's intervention in Myanmar
Published on 07/05/2024
» Former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra's reported talks with resistance groups in Myanmar were at a personal level and not part of the Thai government's policy towards its neighbour, Foreign Minister Maris Sangiampongsa said on Tuesday.