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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.
Paetongtarn Shinawatra elected Thailand’s 31st prime minister
Published on 16/08/2024
» The House of Representatives on Friday elected Pheu Thai Party leader Paetongtarn “Ung Ing” Shinawatra as the 31st prime minister of Thailand with 319 votes for, 145 votes against and 27 abstentions.
Coalition unites behind Paetongtarn for PM
Post Reporters, Published on 15/08/2024
» The parties in the coalition government have united behind Pheu Thai Party leader Paetongtarn Shinawatra to be selected as the country’s next prime minister when the House of Representatives meets on Friday.
Chaikasem ready to be next PM, denies reports of poor health
Online Reporters, Published on 15/08/2024
» Pheu Thai Party member and former justice minister Chaikasem Nitisiri has confirmed his readiness to become the next prime minister, dismissing reports about his health.
People's Party will continue leading opposition
Published on 15/08/2024
» The People's Party leader said it will continue to lead the opposition as the biggest party in parliament and would not back the current coalition ahead of Friday's House vote on a new premier.
Vote for new PM set for Friday
Published on 14/08/2024
» The House of Representatives will meet on Friday to vote on a new prime minister following the court-ordered dismissal of Srettha Thavisin on Wednesday.
Srettha dismissed as PM after court ruling
Online Reporters, Published on 14/08/2024
» The Constitutional Court has found Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin guilty of a gross violation of ethics for appointing ex-convict Pichit Chuenban as a cabinet minister. The ruling resulted in Mr Srettha being dismissed after less than a year in office.
People’s Party warned to carefully vet donations
Post Reporters, Published on 14/08/2024
» The People’s Party still has time to open enough branches as required by law, but it must carefully check its donors to prevent the risk of dissolution, according to the secretary-general of the Election Commission.
No caretaker option for PM: Wissanu
Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 14/08/2024
» Srettha Thavisin cannot serve as a caretaker prime minister if he is removed from office on Wednesday by the Constitutional Court over his controversial decision to appoint ex-convict Pichit Chuenban as a cabinet minister, Wissanu Krea-ngam, the PM's adviser, said.
Srettha tipped to keep his job
News, Published on 14/08/2024
» Prime Minister Srettha is expected to survive a legal case pending the Constitutional Court ruling on Wednesday as to whether he can keep his job, political observers said.