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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.
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.
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.
44 MPs from defunct MFP face ethics probe
Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 17/08/2024
» The National Anti-Corruption Commission (NACC) has ordered an investigation into 44 former MPs of the now-defunct Move Forward Party (MFP) who signed an agreement to amend Section 112 of the Criminal Code, known as the lese majeste law. The probe will take about six months.
Vote for new PM set for Friday
Published on 14/08/2024
» The House of Representatives will meet on Friday to vote on a new prime minister following the court-ordered dismissal of Srettha Thavisin on Wednesday.
Bhumjaithai eyes deputy speaker job
Published on 31/07/2024
» The Bhumjaithai Party is reported to be eyeing the position of first deputy House speaker if the Move Forward Party is dissolved next week.
Srettha defends integrity in court
Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 31/07/2024
» Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin submitted a closing statement on Tuesday to the Constitutional Court, insisting he has worked with honesty and integrity amid scrutiny over his appointment of former convict Pichit Chuenban as PM's Office Minister.
Deal on tollway fare ‘poorly thought out’
Post Reporters, Published on 23/07/2024
» The Democrat Party has voiced strong opposition to Transport Minister Suriya Jungrungreangkit’s proposal to grant a 30-year extension to the operator of the Don Muang Tollway in exchange for a fare reduction to 50 baht.
Senate splinters as factions vie to control Speaker pick
Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 22/07/2024
» Senators are already campaigning for their choices to take up the coveted senate speaker and deputy roles.
Court to rule on Move Forward dissolution Aug 7
Online Reporters, Published on 17/07/2024
» The Constitutional Court will hand down its ruling in the dissolution case against the Move Forward Party (MFP) on Aug 7.