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Prayut named privy councillor
News, Post Reporters, Published on 01/12/2023
» His Majesty the King has appointed former prime minister Prayut Chan-o-cha as a privy councillor, according to an announcement in the Royal Gazette published on Wednesday.
Gen Prayut becomes privy councillor
Post Reporters, Published on 29/11/2023
» His Majesty the King has appointed former prime minister Prayut Chan-o-cha a privy councillor.
Taking a huge gamble
News, Post Reporters, Published on 25/11/2023
» The ruling Pheu Thai Party may be teetering on the brink in pushing its much-touted digital wallet scheme which is highly controversial as it is fiercely debatable.
PM faces legal challenges after controversial speech
Post Reporters, Published on 23/11/2023
» Opponents of Srettha Thavisin say the prime minister could face serious legal problems after apparently referring to his party MPs' influences on police promotion - problems that could even include removal from the premiership and the stripping of his electoral rights.
Muslims in Thailand elect their new spiritual leader
News, Post Reporters, Published on 23/11/2023
» Arun Boonchom, president of Bangkok's Islamic Affairs Committee, has been elected the 19th Sheikhul Islam (Chularajmontri), the spiritual leader of Thailand's Muslims, replacing Aziz Phitakkumpon who died last month.
Thanathorn confirms chinwag with Thaksin in HK
News, Post Reporters, Published on 22/11/2023
» Deputy Prime Minister Phumtham Wechayachai has downplayed remarks by Thanathorn Juangroongruangkit, the leader of the Progressive Movement, who admitted that he met Thaksin Shinawatra, dubbed the de facto leader of the Pheu Thai Party, in Hong Kong after the May 14 general election.
Loan bill for digital wallet plan 'is being checked'
Post Reporters, Published on 21/11/2023
» A bill allowing the government to borrow 500 billion baht to fund its digital money handout is being vetted by the Council of State and will be returned to the government as soon as possible, according to Deputy Prime Minister and Commerce Minister Phumtham Wechayachai.
Populist policies face scrutiny
Business, Post Reporters, Published on 20/11/2023
» Among the economic policies proposed by the Srettha Thavisin government, the most hotly disputed item is the 10,000-baht digital wallet handout, which has drawn much criticism regarding its possible impact on public debt.
Democrats hope third time's the charm
Post Reporters, Published on 19/11/2023
» The Democrat Party will elect its new party leader on Dec 9 under a foolproof process that it hopes will avoid the lack of quorum experienced in the previous two rounds, according to party spokesman Ramet Rattanachaweng.
Analysis: Move Forward takes step back
News, Post Reporters, Published on 18/11/2023
» The main opposition Move Forward Party (MFP) is struggling to live up to its name as it is mired in internal strife, which is eating away at its popularity, according to political analysts.