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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.
Could Yingluck be disqualified?
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 20/05/2011
» Thaksin Shinawatra's business dealings that led to the seizure of his assets last year may cause legal problems for Phue Thai's PM candidate as well.
Ex-PM Thaksin stripped of all royal decorations
News, Post Reporters, Published on 31/03/2019
» His Majesty the King has recalled the royal decorations bestowed on former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra, effective on Friday.
Thaksin loses passport snatch case
News, Post Reporters, Published on 28/09/2016
» The Central Administrative Court yesterday dismissed a lawsuit filed by former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra after the government revoked his two regular Thai passports.
Prayut, Prawit still firm friends, despite the rumours
News, Wassana Nanuam, Published on 14/07/2016
» Despite rumours about a growing rift, Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha and his deputy, Gen Prawit Wongsuwon, have not only maintained their camaraderie but also solidified the power of the regime.
Thaksin to appeal B17.6bn tax demand
News, Published on 29/03/2017
» Former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra will appeal the Revenue Department's decision to collect 17.6 billion baht in taxes from the Shin Corp share sale deal, according to his legal adviser.
Ex-PM may be stripped of police rank
News, Post Reporters, Published on 29/05/2015
» A police panel is expected to recommend that deposed premier Thaksin Shinawatra be stripped of his police rank of lieutenant colonel for fleeing a criminal trial.
OAG's decision on Thaksin has implications yet to be seen
Veera Prateepchaikul, Published on 11/10/2013
» Thaksin Shinawatra's opponents may be angry with the Office of the Attoney General (OAG) and its former chief, Chulasingh Vasantasingh, for letting him off the hook on charges of terrorism, but the decision was not surprising given the current political climate.
Sondhi gets suspended jail term
News, Post Reporters, Published on 25/09/2015
» The Supreme Court yesterday upheld a six-month jail term, suspended for three years, and a fine of 50,000 baht handed down to media firebrand Sondhi Limthongkul for insulting the Damapong family in a television talk show in 2006.
Changes likely for Wichean and Tharit
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 07/07/2011
» New governments often lead to changes in sensitive positions. In this case, the national police chief and the head of the DSI won't be surprised if they are replaced.