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Council gives PM nod to suspend any coup plotters
Wassana Nanuam, Published on 17/08/2024
» The Defence Council has passed an amended draft of the Defence Ministry Administration Act that allows a prime minister to suspend any military personnel involved in planning a military coup.
US, Sweden given extension on jet fighter offers
Wassana Nanuam, Published on 13/08/2024
» The Defence Ministry has extended the deadline for the US and Sweden to make their final proposals as they compete to sell the air force a new squadron of jet fighters, until next Tuesday.
New facilitator raises southern peace talks hopes
News, Wassana Nanuam, Published on 02/08/2024
» National Security Council (NSC) deputy secretary-general Chatchai Bangchuad believes peace talks between the Thai government and the Barisan Revolusi Nasional (BRN) separatist movement will produce positive results now that a new talks facilitator has been appointed.
Red Bull tycoon sues senator over bribe claim
Wassana Nanuam, Published on 29/05/2024
» The Red Bull energy drink tycoon Chalerm Yoovidhya has filed a defamation lawsuit for 50 million baht against a senator and a TV host over allegations of bribery.
Generals fear looser grip on reshuffles
Wassana Nanuam, Published on 22/04/2024
» Top military commanders are concerned that a proposed rejig of the laws could invite undue political interference in armed forces' affairs, according to a military source.
Anti-coup safeguard may become law
Wassana Nanuam, Published on 21/04/2024
» The Defence Council has greenlighted a proposal authorising the prime minister to suspend top officers suspected of plotting a military coup, said Jamnong Chaimongkol, defence vice minister.
Thaksin visits City Pillar, appears healthier
Wassana Nanuam, Published on 14/03/2024
» Former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra paid respect to the City Pillar Shrine in Bangkok early Thursday morning, showing signs of improved health, before leaving for his native province of Chiang Mai.
Thaksin's parole confirmed, for release this weekend
Wassana Nanuam, Published on 13/02/2024
» Convicted former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra will be paroled this coming weekend because he is old and seriously ill, Justice Minister Tawee Sodsong confirmed on Tuesday.
New Cambodia border gate to boost trade
News, Wassana Nanuam, Published on 10/02/2024
» Thailand and Cambodia will soon open the Ban Nong Ian-Stung Bot border gate to boost logistics and trade between the two countries.
House panel questions Isoc prosecuting 9 youths
News, Wassana Nanuam, Published on 18/01/2024
» A House committee studying the promotion of peace in the deep South has voiced concerns over the Internal Security Operation Command (Isoc) Region 4's decision to pursue legal action against nine young activists who participated in a peaceful event last year.