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Opposition berates govt over charter
News, Published on 13/09/2024
» The opposition People's Party demanded the government treat the 2017 constitution rewrite as an urgent policy.
Little interest
Oped, Postbag, Published on 13/09/2024
» Re: "Thai household debt at record high", (BP, Sept 10).
New government is new wine in old bottle
Oped, Thitinan Pongsudhirak, Published on 13/09/2024
» On the face of it, the new government under Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra appears to be a generational shift and gender breakthrough. Ms Paetongtarn is the youngest prime minister ever at 38 and only the second female government leader after her aunt Yingluck Shinawatra in 2011-14. The Paetongtarn cabinet features a record eight women among 36 with more ministers in their 30s-50s and fewer above 60. Yet on closer scrutiny, the new and younger faces are largely family legacies and proxies, surrounded by old-style politicians, while the new government's policy directions sound dated not well-suited for the times ahead.
PM to launch policy 'whirlwind'
Published on 12/09/2024
» Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra expressed confidence that the government's policy, which will be declared before Parliament on Thursday, especially the digital wallet handout programme, will serve as an economic whirlwind to help propel the economy.
Harris goes on offense against Trump in combative debate
Reuters, Published on 11/09/2024
» PHILADELPHIA: Republican Donald Trump and Democratic Vice President Kamala Harris clashed over abortion, the economy, immigration and Trump's legal woes at their combative first presidential debate on Tuesday night, each seeking a campaign-altering moment in their closely fought election.
Trump-Harris debate could reshape 2024 race
Published on 10/09/2024
» WASHINGTON - Democratic Vice President Kamala Harris and Republican US presidential candidate Donald Trump are preparing to meet for the first time in their only scheduled debate, a clash that could prove pivotal in their pitched battle for the White House.
Thamanat sues 3 for alleging interference
Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 10/09/2024
» Former agriculture minister Thamanat Prompow is suing three public figures for defamation for accusing him of interfering in the work of his successor.
PM’s heart gesture has petitioner in a tizzy
Online Reporters, Published on 10/09/2024
» Serial petitioner Ruangkrai Leekitwattana has found yet another potentially grave offence to accuse Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra of committing: making a mini-heart gesture while wearing her civil service dress uniform.
Thailand's People's Party calls for charter rejig before election
Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 09/09/2024
» The main opposition People’s Party (PP) on Monday urged the new government to back section-by-section charter amendment and the drafting of a new constitution to ensure both processes are completed before the next general election.
Thamanat chaperones new minister on flood inspection
Online Reporters, Published on 09/09/2024
» Newly sworn in Agriculture and Cooperatives Minister Narumon Pinyosinwat inspected water management in the Chao Phraya River basin over the weekend under the watchful eye of her predecessor and rebel faction leader Thamanat Prompow.