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'Old guard' weighs idea of outsider PM
News, Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 09/08/2025
» As the Constitutional Court is set to hand down a ruling against suspended Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra for her controversial phone call with Cambodian strongman Hun Sen that was later leaked, most political pundits remain downbeat on her prospects. Should she be dismissed, the ruling Pheu Thai Party would have to form a new cabinet.
Cabinet shake-up 'underway'
Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 28/06/2025
» Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra submitted the cabinet reshuffle list for royal endorsement on Friday, with Deputy Prime Minister and Defence Minister Phumtham Wechayachai expected to take over as interior minister, according to a source.
Thai PM confirms coalition support amid Cambodia crisis
Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 22/06/2025
» Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra on Sunday reaffirmed the unity of the remaining coalition partners following the withdrawal of the Bhumjaithai Party while a cabinet reshuffle is expected to be finalised by the end of this month.
Cash handout faces legal hurdle
News, Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 26/04/2025
» The government faces a new legal challenge after a petition was submitted to the National Anti-Corruption Commission (NACC), asking it to investigate a 35-billion-baht sum used to finance its 10,000-baht cash handout.
Anutin hails Pheu Thai connection
Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 20/04/2025
» Bhumjaithai (BJT) Party leader Anutin Charnvirakul has dismissed talk of a rift with Pheu Thai, reaffirming close ties and continued cooperation with the ruling party.
Rainmaking flights give air quality instant boost
Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 03/12/2024
» The air quality index (AQI) in Bangkok, its adjacent provinces and some northern provinces has reportedly improved following the first day of rainmaking flights by the Department of Royal Rainmaking and Agricultural Aviation (DRRAA).
Cooperation deal with Italy 'in the pipeline'
News, Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 12/11/2024
» Thailand and Italy are working on a memorandum of understanding (MoU) on agricultural cooperation that will cover production, trade and investment, according to Agriculture and Cooperatives Minister Narumon Pinyosinwat.
Scholar urges more funds for research
News, Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 02/10/2024
» A prominent scholar says the government should provide more financial support for academic research to foster the development of innovations and technologies.
PM calls for strict vetting
News, Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 20/08/2024
» Thorough background checks will be conducted on candidates for cabinet posts to ensure they meet requirements stipulated by law and avoid any legal wrangling that could land the new government in trouble, Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra said.
Halting tilapia invasion 'a priority'
Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 23/07/2024
» Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin has instructed the Agriculture and Cooperatives Ministry to ramp up its efforts to stop the spread of blackchin tilapia in the country.