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PM orders vigilance over Trump's global tariff move
News, Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 25/02/2026
» Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul yesterday assigned Finance Minister Ekniti Nitithanprapas and Commerce Minister Suphajee Suthumpun to closely monitor the United States' plan to impose a flat 15% global tariff, a cabinet source said.
PM pushes back on scam criticism
Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 06/12/2025
» Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul yesterday rejected accusations from the Pheu Thai Party that his efforts against criminal networks have been ineffective, insisting that no previous administration had dared to seize assets worth tens of billions of baht from major scammers.
Reviving the Chinese tourist market in Thailand
Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 28/09/2025
» Chinese tourist arrivals to Thailand have dropped sharply this year, testing the new government's ability to restore confidence in what was once the country's largest tourism market before the pandemic.
Thai PM to meet Xi in Beijing, attend Asian Winter Games
Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 04/02/2025
» Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra aims to strengthen ties with China in several areas, particularly their long-term investment partnership, during her four-day official visit starting on Wednesday, government spokesman Jirayu Houngsub said.
Paetongtarn defends dad
News, Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 08/01/2025
» Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra has leapt to the defence of former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra over his alleged racist remarks, saying her father had no intention to make such controversial comments.
Boonsong release stirs flap
Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 04/12/2024
» Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra denied speculation that the release on parole of former commerce minister Boonsong Teriyapirom, who was convicted of corruption in an earlier rice-pledging scheme, would pave the way for the possible return of fugitive ex-premier Yingluck Shinawatra.
Yingluck next for return?
News, Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 03/12/2024
» The release on parole of former commerce minister Boonsong Teriyapirom, who was convicted of corruption in the rice-pledging scheme, has heightened speculation about a possible return of fugitive former prime minister Yingluck Shinawatra.
Government defends 20-baht fares
Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 04/01/2024
» The government has defended its plan to cap electric train fares at 20 per trip, currently in effect on the Red and Purple Lines, saying revenues from the two lines are increasing amid a rise in passengers.
'Govt coffers can cover e-wallet offer'
Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 24/10/2023
» Criticism of the 10,000-baht digital currency handout scheme will not affect government stability, Deputy Prime Minister and Commerce Minister Phumtham Wechayachai said on Tuesday.
Flat 20-baht fare for Red, Purple lines
News, Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 17/10/2023
» A 20-baht flat fare went into effect at 11am yesterday on Bangkok's Red and Purple electric train lines.