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Thaksin ‘paid for entire hospital stay’
Published on 22/11/2024
» Former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra paid 8,500 baht a night for his room, along with all other medical expenses, for the entire six-month period that he stayed at Police General Hospital, an inquiry heard on Friday.
Paetongtarn coalition has 322 votes following Democrat alliance
Published on 30/08/2024
» The new coalition has secured 322 supporters in the 500-seat Parliament after the former opposition Democrat Party joined forces with Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra, receiving two key cabinet portfolios in exchange for their controversial decision.
Srettha plays down industry chief's resignation
Published on 03/05/2024
» Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin has downplayed the decision by Jullapong Thaveesri to resign as head of the Department of Industrial Works amid mounting pressure following a series of incidents involving hazardous materials, which have drawn criticism from the government leader.
Democrats investigating member's alleged affair with monk
Published on 11/04/2024
» The Democrat Party has launched a fact-finding investigation into allegations of sexual misconduct involving a party member and a Buddhist monk, following the circulation of a video online which sparked widespread criticism.
PM to weigh up stiffer juvenile penalties
News, Published on 20/01/2024
» The government will weigh the pros and cons of toughening legal punishments against young offenders who commit serious crimes, Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin said.
Nepotism questions raised about police promotions
Published on 06/12/2023
» Move Forward Party MP Rangsiman Rome has demanded an explanation about how a police officer who happens to be a nephew of Thaksin Shinawatra’s ex-wife managed to secure the top job with the immigration police at Phuket airport.
DPM eyes gambling revenue
News, Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 27/09/2023
» Online gambling should be legalised to increase government revenue, said Deputy Prime Minister Somsak Thepsutin.
Disbandment complaint filed against Palang Pracharath over donation
Published on 28/10/2022
» Activist Srisuwan Janya has asked the Election Commission if the ruling Palang Pracharath Party (PPRP) should be disbanded for accepting a 3-million-baht donation from a Chinese businessman believed to have received Thai citizenship shortly afterwards.
Court seeking charter drafters' meeting comments on PM's tenure
Published on 08/09/2022
» The Constitutional Court has demanded the minutes of the Constitution Drafting Committee's 501st meeting, when they discussed Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha's tenure, and will discuss the case again next Wednesday.
Democrats in shock over Thawil's defection to Move Forward over decentralisation delay
Published on 09/02/2022
» Key Democrats expressed shock over the defection of Thawil Praison to the Move Forward Party (MFP), acknowledging the country's oldest party has lost one of its foremost legal experts.