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New govt may last longer than pledged
Oped, Thitinan Pongsudhirak, Published on 12/09/2025
» Thailand's latest round of political tumult reached a culmination when the Constitutional Court removed Paetongtarn Shinawatra of the hitherto ruling Pheu Thai (PT) Party from office on Aug 29, paving the way for Bhumjaithai Party (BJT) leader Anutin Charnvirakul to succeed her as prime minister with the Lower House's majority support a week later.
Nepal army patrols after deadly protests oust PM
AFP, Published on 10/09/2025
» KATHMANDU - Nepali soldiers patrolled the streets of Kathmandu on Wednesday, seeking to restore order after protesters set parliament ablaze and forced the prime minister to quit in the worst violence to hit the Himalayan nation in two decades.
Nattaphon to keep defence portfolio
News, Published on 10/09/2025
» Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul confirmed on Tuesday that Gen Nattaphon Narkphanit will continue handling defence-related matters in his new cabinet, which is undergoing final vetting and is expected to be completed this week.
Big job awaits PM
Oped, Editorial, Published on 08/09/2025
» Thailand has a new prime minister. Anutin Charnvirakul, leader of the Bhumjaithai Party, has assumed the premiership, the country's third in less than three years since the 2023 general election.
New Thai PM Anutin: No favours, no persecution
Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 07/09/2025
» Prime Minister-designate Anutin Charnvirakul has vowed "no retaliation" against opponents as he pledged transparency and rule of law under his administration.
Phumtham doubts Bhumjaithai’s commitment to charter change
Online Reporters, Published on 06/09/2025
» Caretaker Prime Minister Phumtham Wechayachai has questioned whether the Bhumjaithai Party will genuinely push for constitutional amendments, after its leader Anutin Charnvirakul was elected prime minister with the backing of the People’s Party.
Is this Thaksin’s ‘final flight’?
Published on 05/09/2025
» Speculation is mounting over whether former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra will return to Thailand to hear a court ruling on Tuesday, after a sudden diversion from Singapore to Dubai reignited suspicion among political opponents and commentators.
Thai tycoon leads pack as parliament votes for new PM
AFP, Published on 05/09/2025
» BANGKOK - Thailand's parliament is set Friday to vote in a right-wing tycoon as prime minister, ousting the nation's dominant political dynasty from office after their figurehead was sacked by court order.
Chaikasem vows to dissolve House immediately if elected PM
Online Reporters, Published on 04/09/2025
» Chaikasem Nitisiri, the prime ministerial candidate from the Pheu Thai Party, has pledged to dissolve the House of Representatives immediately if elected on Friday.
Lese-majeste complaints against caretaker PM Phumtham withdrawn
Published on 04/09/2025
» A list MP, a political activist and the head of the Bhumjaithai Party’s legal affairs team have withdrawn lese-majeste complaints filed against caretaker Prime Minister Phumtham Wechayachai over his attempt to dissolve the House of Representatives.