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Paetongtarn revives Baan Phitsanulok
Saritdet Marukatat, Published on 26/09/2024
» Baan Phitsanulok is back in the political limelight after more than three decades in which its role had become vastly diminished.
Bangkok's Chula Uni relocates launch of book critical of military off-campus
Online Reporters, Published on 23/09/2024
» Chulalongkorn University has cancelled a plan to use its campus to hold a seminar and book launch for a book – authored by one of its own scholars – on the role of the military in Thailand.
PM notches up cabinet record
Published on 09/09/2024
» The new cabinet, led by recently appointed Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra, has the highest number of women in Thailand's political history.
PM probe urged over cabinet pick
Post Reporters, Published on 09/09/2024
» Newly sworn-in Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra is facing a fresh call to stand down over her decision to appoint Phumtham Wechayachai to the cabinet amid historical allegations of subversive behaviour.
Veteran Thai general Prawit still wielding 'influence'
Published on 08/09/2024
» Palang Pracharath Party (PPRP) leader Prawit Wongsuwon continues to wield significant influence, despite both him and his party being excluded from the new coalition government, say political observers.
Stand-in Thai PM Phumtham dismisses 'communist' jibe
Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 03/09/2024
» Caretaker Deputy Prime Minister Phumtham Wechayachai brushed aside claims that he is unfit to become defence minister because he joined the Communist Party of Thailand (CPT) in the 1970s.
Fugitive political activist turns up in New Zealand
Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 29/08/2024
» Political activist Panupong "Mike Rayong" Jadnok, who is facing a lese majeste charge for posting a defamatory message about His Majesty the King last year, on Thursday appeared in New Zealand, where he is expected to apply for political asylum and start a new life.
Critics warn Thai ex-PM Thaksin off politics
Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 25/08/2024
» Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra and the new government could be in trouble if they allow themselves to be controlled by former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra, according to political observers.
Chuan stresses dignity amid decline of Democrat Party
Online Reporters, Published on 23/08/2024
» Former Democrat leader Chuan Leekpai has firmly opposed the party joining the Pheu Thai-led government amid concerns over declining popularity.
Judge under fire for comments about Move Forward
Post Reporters, Published on 22/08/2024
» A Constitutional Court judge is under fire for appearing to claim credit for the court’s decision to disband the election-winning Move Forward Party earlier this month.