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Two killed as truck crashes into students
Gary Boyle, Published on 23/02/2024
» The son of a former politician has been charged with reckless driving causing death and drug use after he hit a group of students in Songkhla on Wednesday, killing two and injuring 13 others.
Thaksin's jail term could be cut further
Gary Boyle, Published on 04/09/2023
» Former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra has the same rights as all other inmates to receive further reductions to his jail sentence, said former deputy prime minister Wissanu Krea-ngam.
Wissanu has seen no pardon request
Gary Boyle, Published on 31/08/2023
» Outgoing Deputy Prime Minister Wissanu Krea-ngam said on Wednesday he cannot say whether Thaksin Shinawatra's formal application for a royal pardon has been filed.
Wissanu: Thaksin will go to jail on arrival
Gary Boyle, Published on 21/08/2023
» Fugitive former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra will go to jail when he returns to the country, according to Wissanu Krea-ngam, deputy prime minister and acting justice minister.
Thaksin can seek royal pardon: Wissanu
Gary Boyle, Published on 27/07/2023
» Former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra can ask for a royal pardon on the first day of his imprisonment, acting Deputy Prime Minister Wissanu Krea-ngam said on Thursday.
Thaksin would be treated as elderly inmate, says prisons boss
Gary Boyle, Published on 27/07/2023
» Former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra would be treated as an elderly prisoner if he is imprisoned on his planned return to Thailand on Aug 10, Corrections Department chief Ayut Sinthoppan said on Wednesday.
New PM likely on July 13
Gary Boyle, Published on 21/06/2023
» The House of Representatives and the Senate are expected to meet on July 13 to select a new prime minister, according to a source.
Coalition figures question ‘new election’ scenario
Gary Boyle, Published on 02/06/2023
» Two key members of the new coalition have questioned why caretaker Deputy Prime Minister Wissanu Krea-ngam raised the idea of a new election if a shareholding complaint against Move Forward Party (MFP) leader Pita Limjaroenrat is upheld.
MFP turns attention to Senate
Gary Boyle, Published on 17/05/2023
» The Move Forward Party (MFP) is trying to convince senators to back its leader Pita Limjaroenrat to become prime minister as it gathers support from other parties to form a coalition government.
Pita: Move Forward, Pheu Thai can form government
Gary Boyle, Published on 15/05/2023
» The Move Forward Party (MFP) is expected to form a coalition with Pheu Thai as unofficial election results showed they were leading in a tight race.