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Thaksin to skip court hearing on hospital stay
Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 02/05/2025
» Former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra will submit a written statement at the opening of a court hearing on June 13 into claims that his prison sentence was not adequately enforced, according to his lawyer.
Srettha downplays 'backup' PM rumours
News, Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 02/08/2024
» Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin brushed aside rumours about "a backup prime minister" being chosen to replace him.
PM under mounting pressure
News, Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 30/07/2024
» A group of 40 former senators who petitioned the Constitutional Court to dismiss Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin over his decision to appoint ex-convict Pichit Chuenban as a cabinet minister in the last reshuffle said they will submit their closing statement to the court by the end of the month.
Opinion split on push to remove Thai PM
Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 29/07/2024
» Observers are divided on whether Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin should be removed from office over his decision to appoint former convict Pichit Chuenban as a PM's Office Minister in the last cabinet reshuffle.
Srettha banks on Wissanu
Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 03/06/2024
» Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin admitted that he has turned to his newly-appointed legal adviser, Wissanu Krea-ngam, for advice on how to defend himself in court over the appointment of controversial politician Pichit Chuenban as a PM's Office minister.
Court may suspend PM pending ethics ruling
Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 19/05/2024
» Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin may face suspension from duty if the Constitutional Court accepts a petition from a group of senators accusing him of violating a code of ethics over the appointment of a PM's Office Minister.
PM takes page from Thaksin's playbook
News, Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 06/05/2024
» The cabinet reshuffle may trigger speculation about cracks in the Pheu Thai Party, owing to the departure of prominent figures like Public Health Minister Cholnan Srikaew and Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Parnpree Bahiddha-Nukara. The shift indicates that ex-premier Thaksin Shinawatra is taking the reins of the party.
MFP's amnesty bill shouldn't be ignored
Oped, Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 02/12/2023
» An amnesty bill sponsored by the Move Forward Party (MFP), which aims to benefit all factions involved in political conflicts over nearly two decades, has stirred wide debate.