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Reshuffle ruffles some
Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 05/05/2024
» The first cabinet reshuffle under the Srettha Thavisin government aims to enhance efficiency, particularly in advancing economic stimulus initiatives, as the government plans to introduce additional populist programmes to attract votes in the next election, academics say.
Pichit dismisses resignation rumour as Srettha defends appointment
News, Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 21/05/2024
» PM's Office Minister Pichit Chuenban on Monday dismissed rumours that he had resigned from his post, as the Constitutional Court is set to later this week decide on his fate in a charter violation case lodged by a group of 40 caretaker senators.
Court gives MFP final defence extension
Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 15/05/2024
» The Constitutional Court has agreed to extend the deadline for the Move Forward Party (MFP) to submit documents to defend itself in the party dissolution case by another 15 days.
Court warrant sought to test 'psychic' boy
News, Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 15/05/2024
» The Social Development and Human Security Ministry is seeking a court warrant to take eight-year-old "Nong Nice" to psychologists after his parents continued to refuse requests by the authorities to make a house visit to assess the boy's mental condition, according to Minister Varawut Silpa-archa.
Govt B400 wage hike upsets committee
News, Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 09/05/2024
» A member of the tripartite wage committee on Wednesday slammed the government for announcing a plan to hike the daily minimum wage to 400 baht nationwide in October, saying the matter has yet to be considered.
Let court decide on Pichit's appointment, Srettha says
News, Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 04/05/2024
» Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin on Friday brushed aside the notion that he could be held responsible for appointing Pichit Chuenban, his adviser, as a PM's Office Minister, allegedly without verifying his eligibility and submitting his appointment for royal endorsement despite his questionable background.
EC defends Senate poll rules
News, Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 03/05/2024
» The Election Commission (EC) defended its controversial regulations regarding the Senate election yesterday, insisting it has not exceeded the powers legally granted to it.
Cabinet clears path for election
News, Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 24/04/2024
» The cabinet on Tuesday approved the Election Commission's (EC) draft decree to begin the process of electing a new Senate to succeed the 250-strong military-appointed chamber whose tenure is due to expire on May 11, Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin said.
Ministry of Digital Economy and Society plans to return seized assets to fraud victims
News, Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 19/04/2024
» The Ministry of Digital Economy and Society (DES) is planning to return to victims more than 10 billion baht worth of money and assets seized from call centre scam gangs.