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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.
Foreign minister role tipped for Maris
News, Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 30/04/2024
» Former career diplomat Maris Sangiampongsa has been tipped as the likely new foreign minister after Parnpree Bahiddha-Nukara's shock resignation announcement on Sunday.
Getting soft power right
Life, Published on 08/01/2024
» After three months in office, the Srettha Thavisin government has raved on about populist policies in the guise of digital wallets and soft power projects that will create income to boost our declining economy. With optimism, we learned that Paetongtarn Shinawatra, Pheu Thai party leader and head of the National Soft Power Strategy Committee (NSPSC), has drafted a budget of 5.1 billion baht to boost festivals and creative industries. It is welcoming news to hear this government is priortising art, music, literature, design, fashion, film, food, games, sports and festivals as essential sources for the creative economy. Where this enormous chunk of budget will come from, like digital wallets, remains to be seen.
Paetongtarn talks up Cambodia ties
News, Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 19/03/2024
» The leader of Thailand's ruling Pheu Thai Party, Paetongtarn Shinawatra, also known as Ung Ing, is currently paying an official visit to Cambodia, emphasising the close ties and cooperation between the two countries.
A year of milestones
Business, Post Reporters, Published on 26/12/2023
» As 2023 concludes, the year stands out for a multitude of noteworthy events and news.
More expats please
Oped, Postbag, Published on 21/09/2022
» Re: "New long visa favours expats", (BP, Sept 3).
Divided cabinet faces tough tests
Published on 03/09/2023
» Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin has completed his first task of putting together a cabinet which received royal endorsement on Saturday but questions remain as to whether he is putting the right people in the right jobs.
Injustice abounds
Postbag, Published on 10/09/2023
» Re: "Restore trust in justice", (BP, Editorial, Sept 8).
New government forms, but at what cost?
News, Published on 23/08/2023
» Thai politics is entering a new chapter as the colour-coded political divide which has polarised the country for several years is expected to end after Pheu Thai Party's prime ministerial candidate Srettha Thavisin won parliament's endorsement to become the country's 30th prime minister on Tuesday.
Congrats to the SEC
Oped, Postbag, Published on 16/09/2023
» Re: "SEC files charges versus KTBS executives", (Business, Sept 13).