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Srettha Thavisin fell to hidden forces
News, Thitinan Pongsudhirak, Published on 30/08/2024
» Hindsight is likely to place Srettha Thavisin in Thai political annals as a prime minister who tried his best but ultimately succumbed to forces way beyond his control. While his nearly 12-month tenure in office came up short on policy deliverables, it nevertheless reset Thailand's foreign policy projection on Myanmar amid more omnidirectional relations with the major powers.
Parnpree urges economic rejig
News, Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 06/07/2024
» Former deputy prime minister Parnpree Bahiddha-Nukara has suggested the government restructure the economy and learn from its competitors to keep Thailand moving forward during the current slowdown.
Police say short-circuit suspected in house fire
News, Onnucha Hutasingh, Published on 24/06/2024
» A fire broke out on Saturday night at an old half-concrete half-wooden house previously owned by Gen Chatichai Choonhavan, and now occupied by Tisana Choonhavan, a Move Forward Party (MFP) MP for Bangkok.
Senators send the 'old man' a warning
News, Veera Prateepchaikul, Published on 27/05/2024
» It was a close call. Five against four was the vote by the nine Constitutional Court judges when they decided not to suspend Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin from performing his duties after they voted 6:3 to accept for consideration the petition of 40 senators demanding the removal of the prime minister for allegedly violating ethical standards in appointing Phichit Chuenban as PM's Office Minister.
Divided on the economy
News, Published on 25/05/2024
» From the showdown between the ruling Pheu Thai Party and the Bank of Thailand (BoT) came a call for coalition parties to ponder parting ways with the government.
Govt to ratify enforced disappearance treaty in June
News, Poramet Tangsathaporn, Published on 19/05/2024
» Thailand will ratify the International Convention for the Protection of Persons from Enforced Disappearance (ICPPED), a core human rights treaty, by June 13, according to the Foreign Affairs Ministry.
Krisada's resignation won't harm government unity
News, Wassana Nanuam, Published on 10/05/2024
» Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin yesterday insisted that the surprise resignation of Krisada Chinavicharana, a United Thai Nation Party member, as deputy finance minister will not impact the coalition's work, saying the post still belongs to the UTN.
Reshuffle cements Srettha's grip
News, Thitinan Pongsudhirak, Published on 06/05/2024
» After eight months at the helm, Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin staged a much-anticipated cabinet reshuffle with unexpected drama and unsurprising consolidation. As head of a coalition government, Mr Srettha appears more "prime ministerial" as the reshuffle has strengthened his hand to implement the ruling Pheu Thai Party's flagship policies.
PM takes page from Thaksin's playbook
News, Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 06/05/2024
» The cabinet reshuffle may trigger speculation about cracks in the Pheu Thai Party, owing to the departure of prominent figures like Public Health Minister Cholnan Srikaew and Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Parnpree Bahiddha-Nukara. The shift indicates that ex-premier Thaksin Shinawatra is taking the reins of the party.
Promises and perils of handout
News, Published on 04/05/2024
» Much anticipated as it is controversial, the digital wallet scheme has seen its veil of uncertainty finally lifted.