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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.
Critics pile pressure on new PM
News, Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 20/08/2024
» Critics have vowed to scrutinise Pheu Thai's digital wallet scheme, as well as Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra over her shares in a company which bought a controversial monastic plot in Pathum Thani, which houses Alpine Golf Club and a residential complex.
Time to end impunity
Oped, Editorial, Published on 20/08/2024
» Gen Prawit "Uncle Pom" Wongsuwon has again attracted unwanted media attention, this time for slapping the head of a female reporter.
The rise and fall of Srettha Thavisin
Oped, Kavi Chongkittavorn, Published on 20/08/2024
» While leaders come and go, they leave behind a legacy that can be mixed, varying from glory to ignominy. Only a few leave nothing much to remember. As for Thailand's 30th prime minister, Srettha Thavisin, it was cursory at best. Overall, it's a good case study on how pomposity and self-adulation affect leadership.
Move Forward-backed pick loses provincial election
Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 19/08/2024
» A candidate backed by former deputy House speaker and ex-Move Forward Party (MFP) member Padipat Santipada suffered a defeat in Phitsanulok's provincial administration organisation (PAO) chairman election on Sunday.
Royal imposter loses appeal against prison term
Post Reporters, Published on 19/08/2024
» The Appeal Court has upheld the two-year prison term given to a woman activist found guilty of dressing up and acting like HM the Queen during a demonstration in 2020.
China, Philippines trade blame after vessels clash in S. China Sea
Published on 19/08/2024
» Coast guard ships from China and the Philippines collided early Monday morning near a shoal in the South China Sea, the two countries said, with each blaming the other for damage caused to their vessels.
Thaksin lese majeste court case adjourned to next year
Wassayos Ngamkham, Published on 19/08/2024
» The court hearing of lese majeste charges brought against the prime minister's father, Thaksin Shinawatra, was adjourned until July next year after the examination of witness and evidence lists on Monday, according the former prime minister's lawyer Winyat Chartmontree.
New PM expects to finalise cabinet this week
Published on 19/08/2024
» New Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra said on Monday she expects to finalise talks with coalition parties this week on the makeup of her cabinet, after receiving royal endorsement as the country’s youngest leader.
Political turmoil threatens baht resurgence as traders await BoT
Published on 19/08/2024
» The Thai baht’s recent rally is under threat as markets digest the nation’s latest political drama ahead of this week’s central bank policy meeting.