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Court sets deadline for Paetongtarn to file defence
Reuters, Published on 30/07/2025
» Thailand’s Constitutional Court gave suspended prime minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra until Aug 4 to submit her defence in a high-profile ethics case that could see her ousted over the handling of a border dispute.
RTA dismisses 'fake temple strike' news
News, Published on 26/07/2025
» The Royal Thai Army (RTA) has dismissed as groundless Cambodian media reports accusing the Thai military of targeting Cambodian civilians and severely damaging the Preah Vihear temple, a World Heritage site, during Thursday's airstrikes.
Thaksin touts golden visa, higher travel fees to boost Thailand
Bloomberg News, Published on 18/07/2025
» Former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra suggested Thailand create a golden visa scheme for wealthy foreigners to become long-term residents and called on Airports of Thailand Plc (AOT) to hike passenger service fees to boost the sluggish economy.
National Anti-Corruption Commission takes up PM's phone call case
News, Wassayos Ngamkham, Published on 15/07/2025
» The National Anti-Corruption Commission (NACC) has unanimously agreed to set up a panel to investigate suspended Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra for alleged ethical misconduct, in connection with the audio clip featuring a controversial phone conversation between her and Cambodian Senate President Hun Sen.
Thaksin joins Thai ministers in fine-tuning response to Trump tariff threat
Published on 11/07/2025
» Thaksin Shinawatra, the de facto leader of Thailand’s ruling Pheu Thai Party, is taking a more proactive role in shaping the country’s response to deal with the fallout of President Donald Trump’s threat to impose a steep 36% tariff on its exports to the US.
Ex-abbot admits to love affair
News, Wassayos Ngamkham, Published on 11/07/2025
» The former abbot of Wat Phra Phutthachai in Saraburi has admitted to a years-long romantic relationship with a woman known as "Sika Golf", saying he had even planned to leave the monkhood to marry her -- only to later discover she was also romantically involved with senior monks from other well-known temples.
Senator linked to crash theft
News, Post Reporters, Published on 10/07/2025
» The senator recently accused of sexually molesting an ex-news anchor remains a criminal suspect in a high-profile theft case stemming from a fatal road accident four years ago, Bang Pakong police said on Wednesday.
New ministers including suspended PM sworn in
Post Reporters, Published on 03/07/2025
» Newly appointed Thai cabinet ministers including suspended Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra were sworn in on Thursday, as the debate continued over Ms Paetongtarn’s eligibility to remain in the cabinet.
Cambodia strongman Hun Sen's livestream 'breaks law'
Anucha Charoenpo, Published on 29/06/2025
» Cambodian Senate President Hun Sen's livestream broadcast on Friday amounts to interference in Thailand's internal affairs and violates international protocol, says Vice Minister for Foreign Affairs Russ Jalichandra.
United Thai Nation founder says leader Pirapan unfit for cabinet role
News, Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 24/06/2025
» The founder of the United Thai Nation (UTN) Party on Monday opposed the appointment of party leader Pirapan Salirathavibhaga as a cabinet member in the upcoming reshuffle, saying he was ethically unfit to hold the post.