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Former Pattaya mayor arrested
Gary Boyle, Published on 10/10/2023
» Itthiphol Kunplome, until recently the Minister for Culture, was arrested at Suvarnabhumi airport on Monday morning for alleged corruption in a controversial condominium project he approved 15 years ago when Pattaya mayor.
Royal pardon reduces Thaksin’s jail term to one year
Gary Boyle, Published on 01/09/2023
» His Majesty the King has granted a royal pardon to Thaksin Shinawatra, reducing the former prime minister’s combined jail sentence from eight years to one, according to Friday's Royal Gazette.
Wissanu has seen no pardon request
Gary Boyle, Published on 31/08/2023
» Outgoing Deputy Prime Minister Wissanu Krea-ngam said on Wednesday he cannot say whether Thaksin Shinawatra's formal application for a royal pardon has been filed.
Pheu Thai announces 11-party coalition
Gary Boyle, Published on 21/08/2023
» Pheu Thai and 10 other parties, two linked to the military, on Monday afternoon announced a coalition with 314 votes in the House and Pheu Thai's Srettha Thavisin as their candidate for prime minister.
Pheu Thai woos Prayut's UTN
Gary Boyle, Published on 11/08/2023
» The Pheu Thai Party is struggling to secure enough support from other parties for its prime ministerial candidate Srettha Thavisin.
'Fireworks couple' hiding in Malaysia
Gary Boyle, Published on 04/08/2023
» The two owners of a fireworks warehouse that exploded recently in Narathiwat have been hiding out in Malaysia, police confirmed on Thursday. Their business is allegedly connected to influential figures in the southern Thai province, reports said.
Pheu Thai bloc 'excludes MFP'
Gary Boyle, Published on 01/08/2023
» The Pheu Thai Party is putting together a government without the Move Forward Party (MFP) and will nominate property tycoon Srettha Thavisin as prime minister in the next round of voting scheduled for this Friday, according to sources.
Prayut concerned about pro-MFP rallies
Gary Boyle, Published on 28/07/2023
» Caretaker Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha is concerned about the rallies organised by supporters of the Move Forward Party (MFP) to show their dissatisfaction with the Senate and the ongoing political situation, according to Prime Minister's Office Minister Thanakorn Wangboonkongchana.
Pita invites Taylor Swift to Thailand
Gary Boyle, Published on 07/07/2023
» Taylor Swift is coming to Southeast Asia next year but fans will have to go to Singapore if they want to see her.
Prayut hints his time as PM is over
Gary Boyle, Published on 07/06/2023
» Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha made remarks on Tuesday suggesting he sees little opportunity for him returning to power for another term.