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Election Commission: Paetongtarn can stay as Pheu Thai leader despite ethics ruling
Published on 12/09/2025
» The Election Commission (EC) has insisted the Constitutional Court’s ruling against Paetongtarn Shinawatra for a serious ethical violation, which led to her removal as prime minister, does not automatically disqualify her from serving as Pheu Thai Party leader.
Malaysia's Asean chair with a twist
Oped, Kavi Chongkittavorn, Published on 24/12/2024
» Malaysia's Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has displayed his political astuteness by appointing former Thai prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra to his advisory team. The decision reflects his understanding of regional traits and dynamics, where former leaders and influential figures can hold sway over multifaceted regional outlooks.
PM 'not upset' with nickname
News, Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 24/12/2024
» The press has given Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra the nickname "Paetongphoey" -- a reference to her dependence on prepared scripts at important occasions -- as part of the year-end tradition among Government House reporters to come up with monikers for senior government officials.
Thai PM Paetongtarn dispels govt unity doubts
Mongkol Bangprapa and Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 23/12/2024
» Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra asserted on Monday that government unity remains intact.
Govt House reporters highlight PM’s reliance on her father
Post Reporters, Published on 23/12/2024
» Government House reporters have deemed Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra's administration a "dad-supported government" and dubbed her “Paetongphoey”, a reference to her dependence on prepared scripts at important occasions.
Thaksin to meet Malaysia prime minister on Thursday
Post Reporters, Published on 23/12/2024
» SUBANG: Former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra will meet Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim in Langkawi on Thursday to discuss the regional situation and developments in Asean, says a report by The Edge Malaysia.
Courageous council takes on Thaksin
News, Veera Prateepchaikul, Published on 23/12/2024
» Three cheers for the Medical Council for its nice covert detective work on a former prime minister and his mysterious illnesses.
Thaksin's new Asean role sparks debate
Mongkol Bangprapa and Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 22/12/2024
» Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim is forming an informal advisory team to support Malaysia's Asean chairmanship next year, with former Thai prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra among its members.
Poll body ‘can’t make Thaksin testify’
Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 18/12/2024
» An Election Commission panel has no power to force former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra to give statements in a case where he is accused of exerting undue influence over the ruling Pheu Thai Party, EC chairman Ittiporn Boonpracong said on Wednesday.
Court rejects complaint against PM’s handout policy
Post Reporters, Published on 18/12/2024
» The Constitutional Court on Wednesday rejected a political activist’s complaint against Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra's handout scheme, saying he was not a directly affected party.