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Council of State reaffirms opinion caretaker PM cannot dissolve House
Online Reporters, Published on 02/09/2025
» Council of State secretary-general Pakorn Nilprapunt has reiterated the council's opinion that the authority to dissolve the House of Representatives rests solely with the prime minister, not a caretaker premier.
More easing only if growth outlook dims: Bank of Thailand
Bloomberg News, Published on 20/08/2025
» Thailand’s central bank would need to see a “significant material deterioration” in its economic growth outlook, or face unexpected shocks, to justify additional rate cuts beyond the three reductions it has made this year, a top official said.
Crisis of governance
News, Published on 18/08/2025
» As tensions along the Thai–Cambodian border continue, the Pheu Thai-led government faces one of its most pressing internal crises in recent memory. Thailand finds itself in a state of "headless" governance, with both the premiership and the defence portfolio effectively leaderless at a time when national security requires coherent direction.
Khao Kradong dispute heats up
News, Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 11/08/2025
» The long-running dispute over land titles at Khao Kradong in Buri Ram's Muang district has reached a critical juncture, with the Pheu Thai Party expressing its confidence the Department of Lands (DoL) won't face legal complications for revoking land titles in the contested area.
Foreigners tally net buying on the SET last month
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 08/08/2025
» July marked the first month of foreign net buying on the Stock Exchange of Thailand (SET) since September 2024, supported by compelling valuations and baht appreciation, a factor that typically attracts foreign fund inflows.
Myanmar's 'my way' vs Asean norms
Oped, Kavi Chongkittavorn, Published on 08/07/2025
» It appeared to be a done deal. During their summit on May 26, Asean leaders agreed to admit Timor-Leste as the 11th member of the regional bloc. Since then, Nay Pyi Taw has raised an unexpected objection, with the junta issuing an official statement that could potentially embarrass Asean and its current chair, Malaysia.
Analysts turn wary for rest of 2025
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 04/07/2025
» Investment analysts have adopted a cautious stance for the second half of the year, citing growing political instability, slowing economic momentum and global uncertainty.
PM Paetongtarn's popularity plummets in Thai opinion poll
Online Reporters, Published on 29/06/2025
» A quarterly opinion survey by the National Institute of Development Administration has found most respondents considered the opposition leader the most suitable choice for the position of prime minister and his party as their favourite.
New weed stance misses the mark
Editorial, Published on 29/06/2025
» The Public Health Ministry's regulation requiring a prescription to purchase cannabis buds for medical use has triggered an outcry.