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Prayut stands ground over nephew's job
News, Patsara Jikkham, Published on 20/04/2016
» Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha has defended the appointment of his nephew as an army officer by his brother, permanent secretary for defence Preecha Chan-o-cha.
US to get update on human trade fight
News, Patsara Jikkham, Published on 10/03/2016
» The government plans to submit a new report on its progress in stamping out human trafficking to the US by the end of this month, says Deputy Prime Minister and Defence Minister Prawit Wongsuwon.
NCPO should 'not be banned from Senate'
News, Patsara Jikkham, Published on 10/03/2016
» Deputy Prime Minister and Defence Minister Prawit Wongsuwon said Wednesday National Council for Peace and Order (NCPO) members are qualified to serve as appointed senators.
Prayut backs idea of 5 years of fully appointed Senate
Patsara Jikkham, Published on 03/03/2016
» Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha on Thursday endorsed a proposal to have the new Senate be fully appointed for five years to ensure stability once democracy is restored.
Prawit confident constitution will pass referendum
Patsara Jikkham, Published on 10/02/2016
» Defence Minister Prawit Wongsuwon believes the draft charter will be approved in the public referendum, saying the new charter is aimed at effectively preventing corruption.
Cabinet discusses measures to raise rubber price
Patsara Jikkham, Published on 12/01/2016
» The cabinet on Tuesday discussed immediate measures to increase the price of rubber to help struggling planters, including multi-billion-baht plans by eight ministries to use local rubber.
Prawit confident over trafficking progress
News, Patsara Jikkham, Published on 09/01/2016
» The government plans to submit a report containing achievements in its efforts to curb human trafficking and related issues to the United States for inspection by Jan 19, Deputy Prime Minister and Defence Minister Prawit Wongsuwon says.
Rajabhakti investigation gathers pace
News, Patsara Jikkham, Published on 06/01/2016
» Justice Minister Paiboon Koomchaya insisted Tuesday the investigation into the Rajabhakti Park scandal by the Office of the Auditor-General (OAG) is expected to accelerate after it receives findings from the Defence Ministry inquiry into the project.
Detained red-shirt leaders not being prosecuted
Patsara Jikkham, Published on 01/12/2015
» The government would not prosecute Rajabhakti Park-bound red-shirt leaders and had only asked them not to indulge in political activities, Deputy Prime Minister and Defence Minister Prawit Wongsuwon said at Government House on Tuesday.
PM orders new mafia crackdown
News, Patsara Jikkham, Published on 21/10/2015
» Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha has ordered agencies to crack down on mafia-style gangs nationwide and bring the crime rate down in six months.