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Thaksin's jail term could be cut further
Gary Boyle, Published on 04/09/2023
» Former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra has the same rights as all other inmates to receive further reductions to his jail sentence, said former deputy prime minister Wissanu Krea-ngam.
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.
Wissanu: Thaksin will go to jail on arrival
Gary Boyle, Published on 21/08/2023
» Fugitive former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra will go to jail when he returns to the country, according to Wissanu Krea-ngam, deputy prime minister and acting justice minister.
Thaksin can seek royal pardon: Wissanu
Gary Boyle, Published on 27/07/2023
» Former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra can ask for a royal pardon on the first day of his imprisonment, acting Deputy Prime Minister Wissanu Krea-ngam said on Thursday.
New PM likely on July 13
Gary Boyle, Published on 21/06/2023
» The House of Representatives and the Senate are expected to meet on July 13 to select a new prime minister, according to a source.
Coalition figures question ‘new election’ scenario
Gary Boyle, Published on 02/06/2023
» Two key members of the new coalition have questioned why caretaker Deputy Prime Minister Wissanu Krea-ngam raised the idea of a new election if a shareholding complaint against Move Forward Party (MFP) leader Pita Limjaroenrat is upheld.
MFP turns attention to Senate
Gary Boyle, Published on 17/05/2023
» The Move Forward Party (MFP) is trying to convince senators to back its leader Pita Limjaroenrat to become prime minister as it gathers support from other parties to form a coalition government.
Pita: Move Forward, Pheu Thai can form government
Gary Boyle, Published on 15/05/2023
» The Move Forward Party (MFP) is expected to form a coalition with Pheu Thai as unofficial election results showed they were leading in a tight race.
House dissolved, election in 45-60 days
Gary Boyle, Published on 21/03/2023
» The House of Representatives has been dissolved, paving the way for a general election.
Govt could lend money for World Cup broadcast rights
Gary Boyle, Published on 15/11/2022
» The Sports Authority of Thailand (SAT) can borrow money from the government for the purchase of broadcasting rights for the 2022 World Cup, Deputy Prime Minister Wissanu Krea-ngam said on Tuesday.