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Chuvit criticises People's Party for backing Anutin as premier
News, Post Reporters, Published on 05/09/2025
» Prominent political activist Chuvit Kamolvisit and legal scholar Yingcheep Atchanont have sharply criticised the People's Party (PP) for backing Bhumjaithai Party (BJT) leader Anutin Charnvirakul as prime minister, warning that the PP must take responsibility for the government it helped install.
Industry leaders fear political vacuum amid slowdown
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 04/09/2025
» The private sector is concerned a political deadlock could exacerbate Thailand's economic slowdown over the next six months.
Anutin signs PM nomination agreement
Online Reporters, Published on 03/09/2025
» Bhumjaithai Party leader Anutin Charnvirakul signed a written agreement with the People's Party to support his bid for prime minister and stated he would form a minority coalition government as soon as possible.
People’s Party backs Anutin for PM, Pheu Thai moves for House dissolution
Online Reporters, Published on 03/09/2025
» People's Party (PP) leader Natthaphong Ruengpanyawut announced support for Bhumjaithai Party leader Anutin Charnvirakul as the new prime minister on Wednesday morning, but the caretaker prime minister from the ruling Pheu Thai Party countered with a move for a House dissolution.
People’s Party needs another day for PM decision
Online Reporters, Published on 02/09/2025
» Executives of the opposition People’s Party will meet again on Wednesday after a gathering of MPs on Tuesday failed to reach an agreement on which candidate to support as Thailand’s next prime minister.
Thai Senate approves 2026 budget
Published on 02/09/2025
» The Senate on Tuesday approved Thailand’s 3.78-trillion-baht budget for 2026, offering relief to investors concerned about political uncertainty following the court-ordered dismissal of Paetongtarn Shinawatra as prime minister last week.
Malaysia’s Online Safety Act 2025: A Catalyst for ASEAN Cooperation on Safer Online Spaces
Published on 02/09/2025
» As the online landscape continues to evolve rapidly across Southeast Asia, governments are grappling with the growing complexities of online harms, from financial fraud and disinformation to child exploitation and distressing content. These threats demand innovative, rights-respecting responses that can keep pace with technological change while protecting the most vulnerable. In this context, Malaysia’s passage of the Online Safety Act 2025 marks a transformative step, both for the country and potentially for the broader ASEAN region.
Bourse gains to be limited amid ongoing turbulence
Business, Published on 02/09/2025
» The new prime minister, to be decided on through a vote later this week, will struggle to prop up the stock market as the new coalition would be short-lived and a weak mandate would restrict its ability to deploy new spending effectively, analysts say.
Expert urges cutting reliance on US buyers
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 02/09/2025
» The Thai government has been advised to reduce its dependence on the US market, which is expected to shrink under US President Donald Trump's reciprocal tariff policy.
Baht facing unstable week amid upheaval
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 02/09/2025
» Greater baht volatility is expected this week, pressured by domestic political instability and expectations of a US policy rate cut later this month.