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Australia's 'accidental prime minister' promises stability
Associated Press, Published on 24/08/2018
» CANBERRA: Australia's new Prime Minister Scott Morrison on Friday promised a stable government at the end of a tumultuous week in which his predecessor was forced out of office, 13 ministers resigned and Parliament was shut down for an afternoon.
Minister shuts down Chao Phaya Insurance
Online Reporters, Published on 08/09/2018
» The finance minister has shut down financially strapped Chao Phaya Insurance Co Ltd by revoking its licence, effective from Friday.
Agriculture minister apologises for pets bill
Online Reporters, Published on 12/10/2018
» The agriculture and cooperatives minister has apologised about the dog and cat registration bill but insisted on pushing for its passage with initial free registration and softened impacts.
Indian minister in #MeToo storm quits
AFP, Published on 17/10/2018
» NEW DELHI - India's fledgling #MeToo movement claimed its highest-profile scalp to date on Wednesday as a government minister and veteran editor quit after at least 20 women accused him of sexual harassment.
Minister takes flak for veto decision
News, Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 02/06/2025
» Former Democrat MP Chanchai Issarasenarak slammed Public Health Minister Somsak Thepsuthin's decision to veto the Medical Council of Thailand's (MCT) resolution to punish three doctors for their role in Thaksin Shinawatra's controversial stay at the Police General Hospital, warning he will face legal action for abusing his authority to protect the former prime minister.
Ex-minister wary of debt hike
Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 13/04/2025
» Thirachai Phuvanatnaranubala, a former finance minister and current head of an academic committee for the Palang Pracharath Party, has warned against the government's possible raising of the public debt ceiling to support the economy.
Minister seeks support for export firms
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 16/05/2025
» State-owned financial institutions are being urged to step up introducing measures to support Thailand's export businesses and the supply chain.
Japan's minister resigns over rice comment
Reuters, Published on 21/05/2025
» TOKYO — Japan's farm minister quit Wednesday after saying he has never needed to buy rice, a comment that fuelled criticism of Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba's minority government and its handling of rising food prices ahead of an election.
New tourism minister highlights visitor-safety
Online Reporters, Published on 18/07/2019
» The new tourism and sports minister has made the setting of safety standards to regain the confidence of foreign tourists his priority task.
ERS calls on minister for transparency
Business, Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 25/07/2019
» Non-profit group Energy Reform for Sustainment (ERS) is calling for new Energy Minister Sontirat Sontijirawong to run a transparent administration and reform the country's energy sector priorities for sustainable growth.