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Feathers are being ruffled
News, Published on 31/08/2024
» The undercurrent runs deep in the Palang Pracharath Party (PPRP) but not quite deep enough to go unnoticed.
Cabinet list heads to King
News, Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 31/08/2024
» The new cabinet's line-up is expected to be submitted for royal endorsement this weekend. After the former opposition Democrat Party forged an alliance with the ruling Pheu Thai Party, the new cabinet will now have the support of 322 MPs in parliament.
Anti-graft body begins new probe into opposition politicians
Published on 30/08/2024
» The National Anti-Corruption Commission (NACC) comfirmed on Friday that it has launched an investigation into 44 members of the disbanded Move Forward Party, 25 of whom are current parliamentarians, for supporting legislation seeking to amend the lese-majeste law.
Srettha Thavisin fell to hidden forces
News, Thitinan Pongsudhirak, Published on 30/08/2024
» Hindsight is likely to place Srettha Thavisin in Thai political annals as a prime minister who tried his best but ultimately succumbed to forces way beyond his control. While his nearly 12-month tenure in office came up short on policy deliverables, it nevertheless reset Thailand's foreign policy projection on Myanmar amid more omnidirectional relations with the major powers.
Thorny ethics debate
Oped, Editorial, Published on 29/08/2024
» The nation's political parties are to kick off a process to seek amendments to the charter. The main focus is a clause regarding politicians' ethics and a law governing the dissolution of parties to prevent political upheavals.
A closer inspection of negative income tax
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 29/08/2024
» The first vision statement by former premier Thaksin Shinawatra, after 17 years away from Thailand, has garnered interest on several points, including the proposal of a negative income tax (NIT).
Senator’s bid to target outspoken judge shot down
Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 27/08/2024
» Senator Nantana Nantavaropas has been thwarted in her attempt to seek a debate on the conduct of a Constitutional Court judge who made widely criticised remarks recently about the dissolution of the Move Forward Party.
Progressive chief shrugs off Thaksin’s ‘landslide’ prediction
Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 27/08/2024
» Thanathorn Juangroongruangkit, the leader of the Progressive Movement has shrugged off a boast by former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra that the Pheu Thai Party will win the next election by a landslide.
UOB drives sustainable innovation in Thailand with GreenTech Accelerator Programme
Published on 26/08/2024
» UOB Thailand has unveiled UOB FinLab’s 2024 GreenTech Accelerator (GTA) programme, marking a significant step towards addressing pressing sustainability challenges. This initiative aims to empower GreenTech companies to pilot innovative solutions that create positive environmental impact.
Thaksin to visit flooded Chiang Rai, first trip since daughter became PM
Online Reporters, Published on 26/08/2024
» Thaksin Shinawatra will inspect flooding in Chiang Rai on Tuesday in what will be his first visit upcountry since his daughter was approved as prime minister.