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Fresh complaint filed against veteran Thai general Prawit
Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 16/09/2024
» A fresh anti-money laundering complaint has been filed against Gen Prawit Wongsuwon, a former deputy premier and leader of the Palang Pracharath Party, concerning one of four audio recordings recently released to the media.
Fresh petition to disband govt
News, Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 10/09/2024
» A fresh petition was lodged on Monday with the Election Commission (EC) seeking the disbandment of the ruling Pheu Thai Party and five coalition partners for allegedly allowing themselves to be influenced by former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra.
New Thai cabinet line-up to be finalised 'by the end of the week'
Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 26/08/2024
» The line-up of the new cabinet is expected to be drawn up by the end of the week, said Caretaker Deputy Prime Minister Phumtham Wechayachai, saying the government will immediately get to work after announcing its policy statement before parliament next month.
PM calls for strict vetting
News, Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 20/08/2024
» Thorough background checks will be conducted on candidates for cabinet posts to ensure they meet requirements stipulated by law and avoid any legal wrangling that could land the new government in trouble, Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra said.
Critics pile pressure on new PM
News, Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 20/08/2024
» Critics have vowed to scrutinise Pheu Thai's digital wallet scheme, as well as Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra over her shares in a company which bought a controversial monastic plot in Pathum Thani, which houses Alpine Golf Club and a residential complex.
Move Forward-backed pick loses provincial election
Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 19/08/2024
» A candidate backed by former deputy House speaker and ex-Move Forward Party (MFP) member Padipat Santipada suffered a defeat in Phitsanulok's provincial administration organisation (PAO) chairman election on Sunday.
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.
Narumon takes helm of new Kla Dharma Party
Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 06/08/2024
» Narumon Pinyosinwat, a former key member of the Palang Pracharath Party (PPRP), has denied that the little-known Kla Dharma Party, which has elected her as its new leader, is a branch of PPRP.
'Ban Yai' families take provincial administration organisation honours
News, Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 06/08/2024
» Candidates from powerful "Ban Yai" political families have secured victory in the election of provincial administration organisation (PAO) chairs in three provinces.
Srettha downplays 'backup' PM rumours
News, Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 02/08/2024
» Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin brushed aside rumours about "a backup prime minister" being chosen to replace him.