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Ex-energy executive Pichai named finance minister amid growth challenge
Published on 28/04/2024
» Former energy executive Pichai Chunhavajira was named finance minister on Sunday, facing a tough task to revive the Thai economy.
Charter rewrite faces roadblock
Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 28/04/2024
» Last year, when the Pheu Thai Party was forming a coalition government, it made a promise to craft a people's charter that would involve an elected charter drafting assembly and a public referendum, but keep the charter in line with Thailand's constitutional monarchy.
Reshuffle a 'done deal'
Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 28/04/2024
» The final cabinet reshuffle list has already been signed off by Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin and submitted for royal endorsement, according a Government House source. The PM, however, remains tight-lipped about the matter.
What to do about weed?
News, Published on 27/04/2024
» The legalisation of cannabis was recently back in the spotlight, threatening to test the coalition government’s unity.
Deputy PM denies Thaksin influence in cabinet rejig
News, Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 27/04/2024
» Deputy Prime Minister Phumtham Wechayachai on Friday denied paroled former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra has had a say in an imminent cabinet reshuffle, adding that Thaksin did not attend an important meeting on Thursday.
PM lauds 'team effort' to clear Rama II Road
News, Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 25/04/2024
» The prime minister has complimented the government and private agencies on improving traffic flow along Rama II Road while all construction work there is expected to be completed by next year.
Move Forward seeks 15 more days to file defence
Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 24/04/2024
» The Move Forward Party (MFP) expects the Constitutional Court will approve a new request to extend the deadline for submitting its defence in the party dissolution case by another 15 days, party leader Chaithawat Tulathon said on Wednesday.
Gen Prawit declares assets of B87m
Online Reporters, Published on 24/04/2024
» Gen Prawit Wongsuwon, former deputy prime minister and chairman of the Sports Authority of Thailand (SAT), has declared 87 million baht worth of assets that include five luxury cars, according to the National Anti-Corruption Commission (NACC).
Cabinet clears path for election
News, Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 24/04/2024
» The cabinet on Tuesday approved the Election Commission's (EC) draft decree to begin the process of electing a new Senate to succeed the 250-strong military-appointed chamber whose tenure is due to expire on May 11, Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin said.
Cabinet approves 3 charter-change referendums
Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 23/04/2024
» The cabinet has agreed in principle that changing the constitution will require three referendumns and should be completed before the current government's term ends.