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Kyiv looks to foster bilateral cooperation in Asia
Oped, Published on 24/08/2024
» Today, Ukraine celebrates the 33rd Anniversary of Independence -- a fight for which is still ongoing, as the people of Ukraine are determined to win this battle. Despite being dragged into an unprovoked and brutal war by Russia, the Ukrainian people believe in a bright future for our country, which shares commitments to the values of democracy, freedom and justice. Ukraine is confident in reaching peace and ousting the aggressor from its sovereign territory.
Thaksin reclaims political centre stage
Oped, Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 24/08/2024
» As the Pheu Thai Party was busy forming a new cabinet, Thaksin Shinawatra re-consolidated his power in the blink of an eye. Few, if any, political observers would have imagined this phenomenon in almost two decades of colour-coded politics that saw Thaksin, for much of that time, living in self-imposed exile.
Phumtham downplays power vacuum fears post-Srettha exit
News, Published on 23/08/2024
» Deputy Prime Minister Phumtham Wechayachai downplayed concerns about a power vacuum pending the formation of a new government.
Q2 GDP growth may be misleading
News, Chartchai Parasuk, Published on 22/08/2024
» I eagerly awaited the release of the Q2/2024 GDP growth figure which became available on Monday. The 2.3% growth figure, presented by the Office of the National Economic and Social Development Council (NESDC), did not surprise me. A friend had warned me that the quarterly growth could be as high as 2.5%, even though my estimation for the quarter was only 1.0%.
Extension of B30 health care service delayed in Bangkok
Onnucha Hutasingh, Published on 21/08/2024
» Caretaker Public Health Minister Somsak Thepsutin said on Wednesday a pilot project offering medical care at hospitals anywhere in Bangkok for 30 baht will have to be postponed, pending formation of the new cabinet.
Journalists demand probe into Prawit's slapping reporter
Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 21/08/2024
» The News Broadcasting Council of Thailand and the Thai Broadcast Journalists Association on Wednesday asked House Speaker Wan Muhamad Noor Matha for an ethics inquiry into Palang Pracharath Party leader Gen Prawit Wongsuwon’s action in slapping a reporter last Friday.
Thamanat vows to quit
News, Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 21/08/2024
» The Palang Pracharath Party (PPRP) has been thrown into disarray by a conflict between party leader Prawit Wongsuwon and its secretary-general Thamanat Prompow, who has threatened to leave the party after being excluded from the list of nominations for cabinet posts.
New PM expects to finalise cabinet this week
Published on 19/08/2024
» New Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra said on Monday she expects to finalise talks with coalition parties this week on the makeup of her cabinet, after receiving royal endorsement as the country’s youngest leader.
Thaksin ready to advise daughter, new Thai PM, amid 'tough tasks'
Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 18/08/2024
» Former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra said on Sunday that he was ready to advise his daughter Paetongtarn who, as Thailand's new prime minister, would face tough tasks – but whose humility he believed would secure support from everyone.
Caution urged as Thai cabinet takes shape
Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 18/08/2024
» Newly-elected Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra, the youngest daughter of former prime minister Thaksin, says she will form the government as quickly as possible, though officials are likely to act with caution in vetting any members of her cabinet line-up.