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PM faces legal challenges after controversial speech
Post Reporters, Published on 23/11/2023
» Opponents of Srettha Thavisin say the prime minister could face serious legal problems after apparently referring to his party MPs' influences on police promotion - problems that could even include removal from the premiership and the stripping of his electoral rights.
Loan bill for digital wallet plan 'is being checked'
Post Reporters, Published on 21/11/2023
» A bill allowing the government to borrow 500 billion baht to fund its digital money handout is being vetted by the Council of State and will be returned to the government as soon as possible, according to Deputy Prime Minister and Commerce Minister Phumtham Wechayachai.
Government urged to support amnesty bill
News, Post Reporters, Published on 21/11/2023
» The Internet Law Reform Dialogue (iLaw) group on Monday unveiled a new bill granting amnesty to all people prosecuted or facing charges in connection with political activities from Sept 19, 2006, until now.
Thanathorn confirms chinwag with Thaksin in HK
News, Post Reporters, Published on 22/11/2023
» Deputy Prime Minister Phumtham Wechayachai has downplayed remarks by Thanathorn Juangroongruangkit, the leader of the Progressive Movement, who admitted that he met Thaksin Shinawatra, dubbed the de facto leader of the Pheu Thai Party, in Hong Kong after the May 14 general election.
PM denies party MPs illegally influenced police promotions
Post Reporters, Published on 22/11/2023
» Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin has denied telling a meeting of Pheu Thai MPs on Tuesday that some party MPs had successfully interfered in the appointment of police station chiefs.
Srettha invites Biden to visit
Post Reporters, Published on 20/11/2023
» Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin said he has invited US President Joe Biden to visit Thailand, adding that several prominent American business leaders are keen to invest in the country.
Public divided on digital wallet plan
Post Reporters, Published on 20/11/2023
» Most Thais do not agree with the government's plan to fund the digital wallet scheme with a 500-billion-baht loan but a slight majority still supports the policy, according to an opinion survey conducted by the National Institute of Development Administration (Nida).
Analysis: Move Forward takes step back
News, Post Reporters, Published on 18/11/2023
» The main opposition Move Forward Party (MFP) is struggling to live up to its name as it is mired in internal strife, which is eating away at its popularity, according to political analysts.
Democrats hope third time's the charm
Post Reporters, Published on 19/11/2023
» The Democrat Party will elect its new party leader on Dec 9 under a foolproof process that it hopes will avoid the lack of quorum experienced in the previous two rounds, according to party spokesman Ramet Rattanachaweng.
Bhumjaithai backs ‘lawful’ digital wallet scheme
Post Reporters, Published on 16/11/2023
» The Bhumjaithai Party, as a member of the Pheu Thai-led coalition government, will support the 10,000-baht digital wallet scheme as long as it is lawful, Deputy Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul said on Thursday.