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Thai govt at risk of looking weak in border dispute
Mongkol Bangprapa and Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 08/06/2025
» The escalation of border tensions with Cambodia has brought into focus Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra's perceived lack of leadership, while the government's muted response to the border situation may put Thailand at a disadvantage, analysts say.
Coalition conflicts are minor, says PM
Post Reporters, Published on 09/03/2025
» Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra has admitted coordination issues occasionally lead to misunderstandings with Pheu Thai's biggest coalition partner, the Bhumjaithai Party, but says they are not major and do not threaten government unity.
Palang Pracharath to oppose casino bill
Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 05/02/2025
» The opposition Palang Pracharath Party on Wednesday vowed to oppose the government’s entertainment complex bill, which would pave the way for the legalisation of casino gambling.
Pheu Thai, Bhumjaithai parties reaffirm coalition unity
Onnucha Hutasingh, Published on 29/12/2024
» The Pheu Thai Party and its coalition partner, the Bhumjaithai Party (BJT), have reaffirmed their commitment to coalition unity as they attempt to downplay tensions between them.
Anutin says no to coup bill
News, Post Reporters, Published on 10/12/2024
» The Bhumjaithai Party has opposed a bill proposed by the ruling Pheu Thai Party to amend the Defence Ministry Administration Act, which is seen as a bid to curb the military's ability to stage a coup d'etat.
Govt keen to downplay Thai-Cambodian sea spat
News, Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 26/11/2024
» The government expressed confidence on Monday that the 2001 memorandum of understanding on joint development in the Gulf of Thailand signed by Thailand and Cambodia would not trigger mass protests.
Thai tourism to Cambodia border island Koh Kut 'still OK': official
Online Reporters, Published on 10/11/2024
» TRAT: A senior tourism official on Sunday brushed aside claims that Koh Kut had seen a 30% hotel cancellation rate, saying the occupancy rate between Nov and Jan remained high, in a move to downplay concern over the island’s controversial border issue with Cambodia.
Thai deputy PM makes case for Cambodia deal
Jakkrit Waewkraihong , Published on 09/11/2024
» TRAT - The government on Saturday reiterated that a 2001 memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Cambodia is a mechanism to protect Thailand’s best interests, while insisting Thailand has sole sovereignty over Koh Kut in this eastern province.
Anutin 'not gunning' for PM job
News, Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 03/08/2024
» Bhumjaithai leader Anutin Charnvirakul downplayed speculation that he would become the next prime minister if Srettha Thavisin were to be removed from office by the Constitutional Court.
Putting on a brave face
News, Published on 20/04/2024
» Finding itself in the middle of dissolution proceedings, the main opposition Move Forward Party (MFP) needs plenty of cheering up as it may not be hiding its apprehension well.