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Abhisit's tricky path forward
Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 02/11/2025
» Former prime minister Abhisit Vejjajiva has returned to lead the Democrat Party at one of the most difficult times in its history, with questions being raised as to whether the oldest political party can reclaim lost ground after years of decline and internal rifts before the next election.
Betting on Thailand's casino bill
Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 06/07/2025
» The Pheu Thai-led government is again under pressure to put on hold the controversial entertainment complex bill after Deputy Finance Minister Julapun Amornvivat indicated the bill needs to be reviewed by the newly formed cabinet before proceeding with it further.
PM 'ready' for censure grilling test
News, Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 04/03/2025
» Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra on Monday affirmed her readiness to address questions during the upcoming no-confidence debate, saying she would present facts and figures to counter the opposition's censure attack.
Cheaper electricity touted
News, Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 08/01/2025
» Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra has hinted at the possibility of bringing household electricity costs down after her father, former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra, said that the price could be reduced to 3.70 baht per unit this year, from 4.15 baht now.
Pheu Thai's by-election win strengthens coalition's unity
Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 22/09/2024
» The ruling Pheu Thai Party's victory in the Phitsanulok by-election on Sept 15 signals that the coalition parties led by Pheu Thai will continue to collaborate and unite against the opposition People's Party (PP) in the next general election, according to political observers.
Department of Corrections 'lacks authority to demand Thaksin footage'
News, Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 04/09/2024
» Justice Minister Tawee Sodsong has said the Department of Corrections (DoC) has no authority to demand CCTV footage from the Police General Hospital, where former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra was previously hospitalised.
Reshuffle talk if PM keeps job
News, Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 06/08/2024
» Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin is ready to consider a cabinet reshuffle if he survives a legal case pending a Constitutional Court ruling next week.
Anutin 'not gunning' for PM job
News, Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 03/08/2024
» Bhumjaithai leader Anutin Charnvirakul downplayed speculation that he would become the next prime minister if Srettha Thavisin were to be removed from office by the Constitutional Court.
Government seeks legal counsel on loan for digital wallet handout
News, Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 12/04/2024
» The government will ask the Council of State to verify the legality of its plan to borrow 172.3 billion baht from the Bank of Agriculture and Agricultural Cooperative to partially finance its 500-billion-baht digital wallet handout scheme.
PM downplays reshuffle talk
News, Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 03/04/2024
» Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin on Tuesday brushed aside speculation about a cabinet reshuffle after rumours spread that the Democrats were being brought in to bolster the coalition government's House majority.