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Move Forward seeks to rein in military 'super board'
Published on 22/04/2024
» The Move Forward Party (MFP) is urging the government to show its commitment to reforming the armed forces by pushing for changes to the so-called defence "super board".
Govt readies defence of 2024 budget bill as debate looms
News, Published on 30/12/2023
» The government is preparing to defend its budget bill for the 2024 fiscal year during its first reading in parliament on Jan 3-5, with ministries each setting up a war room to have information ready for the debate.
Marriage equality bill heads to House
Published on 19/12/2023
» The cabinet on Tuesday agreed to forward a bill for marriage equality to the House of Representatives for deliberation as suggested by the government whips, said Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin.
Srettha assures coalition bloc 'intact'
News, Published on 09/11/2023
» Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin moved to allay concerns about a rift among the coalition parties on Wednesday, insisting the bloc remains intact despite signs of disagreements between some partners.
PM to give salary to charities
News, Published on 29/09/2023
» Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin will donate all of his income from the monthly salaries and meeting allowances paid to him throughout his tenure to various foundations in the country, government spokesman Chai Wacharonke said yesterday.
Sutin back in frame for defence minister
News, Published on 29/08/2023
» Pheu Thai deputy leader Sutin Klungsang has re-emerged as a defence minister candidate to appease red shirts and support the forging of closer ties between the government and the armed forces, according to a party source.
New government forms, but at what cost?
News, Published on 23/08/2023
» Thai politics is entering a new chapter as the colour-coded political divide which has polarised the country for several years is expected to end after Pheu Thai Party's prime ministerial candidate Srettha Thavisin won parliament's endorsement to become the country's 30th prime minister on Tuesday.
Jail beckons for Thaksin
News, Published on 27/07/2023
» Fugitive former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra will be treated as an elderly prisoner if he returns to Thailand to face his jail term, according to the Department of Corrections.
Prayut scorns plan to avoid senators
Published on 26/07/2023
» Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha has spoken against a proposal by some allies of the Move Forward Party (MFP) to wait 10 months for an end to senators' tenure before forming a new government.
Political showdown for Pita
News, Published on 13/07/2023
» The much-anticipated prime minister vote occurs on Thursday, and the odds are not in favour of Move Forward Party (MFP) leader Pita Limjaroenrat emerging as the country’s next leader.