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Thai corruption body pressed over digital wallet case
Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 15/09/2025
» The National Anti-Corruption Commission (NACC) was urged to conclude an investigation into the Srettha Thavisin and Paetongtarn Shinawatra governments, who are accused of violating the charter by reallocating state loan repayment funds to the controversial 35-billion-baht digital wallet scheme.
'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.
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.
People's Party omits Thaksin from censure motion
News, Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 18/03/2025
» The opposition People's Party (PP) on Monday submitted a revised no-confidence motion against Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinwatra with former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra's name omitted.
Thailand's economic growth target faces several risks
Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 05/01/2025
» Growth in Thailand's tourism and export sectors, together with government investments, will likely help spur the economy this year, according to the Office of the National Economic and Social Development Council (NESDC). However, whether or not the country can achieve 3% GDP growth this year, a goal set by the government, still remains to be seen, it says.
PM touts economic plans
News, Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 13/12/2024
» Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra has pledged a raft of new populist measures to boost the economy and improve people's livelihoods next year.
Cash handout plan is 'probably illegal'
News, Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 22/11/2024
» A former election commissioner has pointed out that the second phase of the 10,000-baht cash handout scheme risks violating the law as the government is due to distribute the money to 4 million elderly Thais during Chinese New Year, which is a few days before the elections of the chiefs of provincial administrative organisations (PAOs).
PM urged to reassure public of administration's ability
News, Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 10/09/2024
» Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra must act fast to raise public confidence in her administration's ability to solve the various problems besetting the country by first outlining the steps her administration intends to take to address the issues, a political analyst urged on Monday.
Fresh petition to disband govt
News, Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 10/09/2024
» A fresh petition was lodged on Monday with the Election Commission (EC) seeking the disbandment of the ruling Pheu Thai Party and five coalition partners for allegedly allowing themselves to be influenced by former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra.
2025 fiscal budget bill set to pass
News, Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 03/09/2024
» The budget bill for the 2025 fiscal year is expected to sail through its second and third readings, chief government whip Wisut Chainarun said.