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New PM looks to future
Published on 19/08/2024
» Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra vowed to avoid a fate similar to that of her father and aunt, Thaksin Shinawatra and Yingluck Shinawatra.
Officers to ensure order at Thaksin's court hearing
Wassayos Ngamkham, Published on 18/08/2024
» Additional law enforcement agents will be deployed at the Criminal Court on Monday to ensure order as former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra will appear for his lese majeste case, a source says.
Thaksin ready to advise daughter, new Thai PM, amid 'tough tasks'
Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 18/08/2024
» Former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra said on Sunday that he was ready to advise his daughter Paetongtarn who, as Thailand's new prime minister, would face tough tasks – but whose humility he believed would secure support from everyone.
New Thai PM Paetongtarn after King’s endorsement: 'I will do my duty'
Published on 18/08/2024
» Paetongtarn Shinawatra received a formal endorsement from His Majesty King Maha Vajiralongkorn, becoming the country’s youngest prime minister.
Caution urged as Thai cabinet takes shape
Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 18/08/2024
» Newly-elected Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra, the youngest daughter of former prime minister Thaksin, says she will form the government as quickly as possible, though officials are likely to act with caution in vetting any members of her cabinet line-up.
Thaksin gets royal pardon, parole ends Sunday
Published on 17/08/2024
» Former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra has been included in a royal pardon for prisoners and his parole will end on Sunday, his lawyer Winyat Chartmontri said on Saturday.
The age of the influencers
Published on 17/08/2024
» It has been said that major political parties cannot escape being directed, but not by their respective registered leaders. Terms have been coined to describe the controlling agent, be they chaperone, string-puller, puppet master, or simply the power behind the throne.
'Ung Ing' vows to serve all Thais
Published on 17/08/2024
» Paetongtarn "Ung Ing" Shinawatra, prime minister-elect, has vowed to work with determination to create opportunities and enhance the quality of life for all Thais.
Council gives PM nod to suspend any coup plotters
Wassana Nanuam, Published on 17/08/2024
» The Defence Council has passed an amended draft of the Defence Ministry Administration Act that allows a prime minister to suspend any military personnel involved in planning a military coup.
44 MPs from defunct MFP face ethics probe
Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 17/08/2024
» The National Anti-Corruption Commission (NACC) has ordered an investigation into 44 former MPs of the now-defunct Move Forward Party (MFP) who signed an agreement to amend Section 112 of the Criminal Code, known as the lese majeste law. The probe will take about six months.