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Lab tests show rice 'edible'
Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 20/05/2024
» The government will proceed with its plan to auction off the rice from Yingluck Shinawatra's pledging scheme that had been stored in two warehouses in Surin for 10 years, after a laboratory test result showed that the rice is still safe for consumption.
Senate election gets trickier by the day
Oped, Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 18/05/2024
» The election of the Senate to replace the junta-appointed high chamber, which ended its term early this month, kicked off rather slowly.
EC sets date for Senate race applications
News, Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 14/05/2024
» The Election Commission (EC) announced on Monday that the application period for candidates to run in the next Senate election has been set for May 20-24. This will be followed by the intra- and cross-professional group elections from June 9 to 26.
Eating old rice not stunt to get Yingluck retrial, says minister
Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 07/05/2024
» Commerce Minister Phumtham Wechayachai said on Tuesday his move to sell decade-old rice pledged and warehoused during convicted former prime minister Yingluck Shinawatra's administration, and making a show of eating it, was not aimed at getting her a retrial.
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.
PM vows action on debt, drugs and drought
Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 05/05/2024
» MAHA SARAKHAM: The government is stepping up efforts to address the country's informal debt, drought and narcotics problems, Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin said in Maha Sarakham's Phayakkhaphum Phisai district on Sunday.
Pheu Thai denies meddling rap
Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 05/05/2024
» The ruling Pheu Thai Party has denied interfering with the Bank of Thailand (BoT)'s independence, despite criticism of the bank's interest rate stance by leader Paetongtarn Shinawatra.
Thaksin's trip to Phuket comes under scrutiny
News, Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 03/05/2024
» Paroled former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra's trip to Phuket, which he claimed to be a private leisure trip, has drawn flak as he was seen meeting several local administrative officials and business figures on the island.
Thaksin’s trip to Phuket under scrutiny
Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 02/05/2024
» Paroled former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra’s trip to Phuket, which he claimed to be a private leisure trip, has drawn flak as he was seen meeting several local administrative officials and business figures on the island.
Yingluck in the clear over funding scandal
Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 25/04/2024
» The National Anti-Corruption Commission (NACC) has decided not to appeal the Supreme Court ruling that cleared former premier Yingluck Shinawatra and five others of malfeasance in connection with a 240-million baht public relations campaign, said a source close to the matter.