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Cannabis becoming a turn-off for Phuket tourism
News, Achadthaya Chuenniran, Published on 19/06/2025
» Businesses in Phuket say widespread use of cannabis on the southern tourist island — home to 1,500 weed shops — has started to have a negative impact on tourism in Thailand.
Activists say PM could be guilty of death-penalty offence
Published on 19/06/2025
» KHON KAEN - Two activists in this northeastern province have filed a police complaint against Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra, accusing her of violating several sections of the Criminal Code, with punishments that could even include the death penalty.
Thai PM apologises but coalition on the brink
Published on 19/06/2025
» The government of Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra was hanging by a thread on Thursday following the withdrawal of major coalition partner Bhumjaithai, building pressure on her to resign after just 10 months in power.
Thai opposition calls for House dissolution to head off coup
Online Reporters, Published on 19/06/2025
» Thai opposition leader Natthaphong Ruengpanyawut has called on Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra to dissolve the House to take responsibility for damage over a leaked phone conservation with former Cambodian prime minister Hun Sen.
Anutin rejects offer of two portfolios
News, Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 19/06/2025
» A cabinet reshuffle is said to be imminent after Interior Minister and Bhumjaithai leader Anutin Charnvirakul confirmed on Wednesday he rejected the ruling Pheu Thai Party's offer to trade two cabinet portfolios for the interior ministerial post.
Coalition split a threat to economy
News, Published on 19/06/2025
» As political instability unfurls between the ruling Pheu Thai Party and its coalition partner Bhumjaithai Party, it is likely to further dampen investor sentiment, compounding concerns amid the looming threat of a 36% US tariff on Thai exports.
Tourism trade voices unease over pushing casino bill
Business, Narumon Kasemsuk, Published on 19/06/2025
» With House dissolution looming, tourism operators have warned the government not to rush into the controversial casino legalisation attached to the Entertainment Complex Bill, as it carries a high risk of provoking street protests and jeopardising the fragile tourism industry.
Put charter change ahead of casino, senator says
News, Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 19/06/2025
» Senator Nanthana Nanthawaropas yesterday urged the House of Representatives to give priority to the referendum bill on constitutional amendments when parliament reconvenes early next month.
Reshuffle casts cloud
Oped, Editorial, Published on 19/06/2025
» Now that a cabinet reshuffle is inevitable for the Paetongtarn Shinawatra government, the prospective changes are aimed primarily at solving political problems with regard to the government's nose-diving popularity, rather than tackling the real crises facing the country, such as the protracted economic slump, social maladies and border conflicts with Cambodia.
Bhumjaithai quits Thai coalition over phone-call furore
Online Reporters, Published on 18/06/2025
» The Bhumjaithai Party has announced its withdrawal from Thailand’s coalition government, while calling for Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra to take responsibility for comments in a leaked audio clip that threaten confidence in her leadership.