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Legal advice sought on digital wallet
Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 07/12/2023
» The government has sought legal advice on only one issue related to its 10,000-baht digital wallet scheme, and it is not related to a plan to borrow 500 billion baht to fund the programme, says Deputy Finance Minister Julapun Amornvivat.
Govt wants fuss-free charter rewrite
News, Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 23/09/2023
» The government wants to keep the number of referendums concerning any rewrite of the constitution to a minimum to save costs, Deputy Prime Minister Phumtham Wechayachai said on Friday.
Cabinet set for King's approval
News, Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 02/09/2023
» The list of new cabinet members was submitted for royal endorsement on Friday, and the incoming government is likely to deliver its policy statement before parliament next Friday, according to a source at Government House.
Thaksin lawyer fit for government?
News, Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 30/08/2023
» Eyebrows are being raised as an ex-lawyer is tipped to become a cabinet minister despite having served jail time for contempt of court over the so-called "cash-stuffed paper bag" scandal representing former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra in a controversial land case in 2008.
Full cabinet line-up out soon: Srettha
News, Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 26/08/2023
» The Pheu Thai-led cabinet is taking shape and a full line-up of cabinet posts should be finalised within three to four days, Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin said on Friday.
Observers question Thaksin's return
Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 20/08/2023
» Fugitive former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra's latest announcement on his return to Thailand is seen as a reflection of his confidence in Pheu Thai's formation of a new government, but some political observers remain sceptical about his trip.
Daughter confirms Thaksin still determined to return
Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 14/06/2023
» Paetongtarn Shinawatra reaffirmed on Wednesday her father Thaksin's determination to return to Thailand next month.
Senators still unsure about backing Pita
News, Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 24/05/2023
» The majority of senators have not yet decided if they will back Move Forward Party (MFP) leader Pita Limjaroenrat as prime minister, according to outspoken senator Wanchai Sornsiri.
Opposition demands to see torture decree
News, Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 23/02/2023
» The opposition yesterday demanded the cabinet forward to the House an executive decree postponing enforcement of key provisions of the law aimed at countering torture and enforced disappearances.
MP offers May 7 poll date
News, Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 09/02/2023
» The House is expected to be dissolved on March 15 and a general election held on May 7, according to Chinnaworn Boonyakiat, a Democrat Party MP for Nakhon Si Thammarat who also serves as a deputy chief government whip.