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Heated divisions in Thai politics go viral online from a Sushi restaurant in Reykjavik Iceland 

Heated divisions in Thai politics go viral online from a Sushi restaurant in Reykjavik Iceland 

October 1, 2023

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The online spat appears to have been disappearing from the internet with the Facebook account linked to Mr Ari Alexander closed. It follows more coverage… Read More ›

Potent pot to be criminalised as the minister looks at ways to suppress recreational cannabis use

Potent pot to be criminalised as the minister looks at ways to suppress recreational cannabis use

September 23, 2023

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The future of thousands of small businesses in Thailand that have thrived in the kingdom’s post-deregulation cannabis market which is now one of the world’s… Read More ›

Srettha in New York as Move Forward’s Sirikanya calls for action on crippling household debt levels

Srettha in New York as Move Forward’s Sirikanya calls for action on crippling household debt levels

September 20, 2023

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Move Forward’s Sirikanya Tansakul says that no worker should receive less than 30% of their monthly salary into their hands after debt payments are deducted… Read More ›

Bank of Thailand boss appears critical of the new government’s policy initiatives on the economy

Bank of Thailand boss appears critical of the new government’s policy initiatives on the economy

September 19, 2023

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Sethaput Suthiwartnarueput has emphasised, for instance, that the central bank does not approve of using digital assets to pay for goods and services, an approach… Read More ›

Move Forward Party to elect a new leader on Sunday as the party settles into its official opposition role

Move Forward Party to elect a new leader on Sunday as the party settles into its official opposition role

September 19, 2023

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Popular Move Forward Party leader who is also the public’s favourite for Prime Minister in opinion polls is sidelined due to a Constitutional Court suspension… Read More ›

Minister cited by the Corruption Commission for ‘minor’ role in Boss Vorayuth corruption scandal

Minister cited by the Corruption Commission for ‘minor’ role in Boss Vorayuth corruption scandal

September 18, 2023

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The lack of action in the ‘Boss’ Vorayuth affair undermines confidence in the Rule of Law in Thailand. This is a notorious case that has… Read More ›

Police arrest Chinese kidnapper with similar details to an abduction for ransom case in April

Police arrest Chinese kidnapper with similar details to an abduction for ransom case in April

September 17, 2023

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As Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin spent this weekend in Chiang Mai, he urged local police there to tighten security for tourists particularly for Chinese arrivals,… Read More ›

New PM Srettha’s policy statement in parliament fails to inspire and is met with stinging criticism

New PM Srettha’s policy statement in parliament fails to inspire and is met with stinging criticism

September 13, 2023

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Lacklustre policy statement according to Move Forward Party’s Sirikanya Tansakul, is a sign of a Pheu Thai-led government being impeded or constrained by its coalition… Read More ›

Pita says Move Forward can win next General Election by a landslide after decisive Rayong poll success

Pita says Move Forward can win next General Election by a landslide after decisive Rayong poll success

September 12, 2023

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Local poll shows that support on the ground for the country’s leading party has grown since the May 14th General Election driven by public anger… Read More ›

Paetongtarn Shinawatra ready to re-spark her political career this October as Pheu Thai leader

Paetongtarn Shinawatra ready to re-spark her political career this October as Pheu Thai leader

September 10, 2023

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Paetongtarn Shinawatra was a consistent favourite choice for PM among the public up to the point when Pheu Thai broke off its coalition government agreement… Read More ›

Sobering news for new Pheu Thai ministers as economic growth rate continues to weaken

Sobering news for new Pheu Thai ministers as economic growth rate continues to weaken

September 9, 2023

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A claim that Thailand can return to a 5% GDP growth rate made by Srettha Thavisin in Khon Kaen on Saturday is at odds with… Read More ›

Thaksin may be released on October 13th as his prison status becomes a growing political target

Thaksin may be released on October 13th as his prison status becomes a growing political target

September 8, 2023

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Former Future Forward Party Secretary-General Piyabutr Saengkanokkul and now Progressive Movement leader this week called on the newly sworn-in government to look at a wider… Read More ›

Economy weakens with a July current account deficit as new cabinet plans lower electricity costs

Economy weakens with a July current account deficit as new cabinet plans lower electricity costs

September 6, 2023

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New Energy Minister Pirapan Salirathavibhaga speaks about sourcing oil supplies as the government seeks to carve a new energy policy and quickly reduce electricity costs… Read More ›

Srettha’s new 34-member cabinet takes power after audience with King in Bangkok on Tuesday

Srettha’s new 34-member cabinet takes power after audience with King in Bangkok on Tuesday

September 5, 2023

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New government to fan out into ministries as the country makes a new start on Thursday after a special cabinet meeting on Wednesday to prepare… Read More ›

New Labour Minister orders carpets removed from executive suite at Ministry building in Bangkok

New Labour Minister orders carpets removed from executive suite at Ministry building in Bangkok

September 5, 2023

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Phiphat Ratchakitprakarn of the Bhumjaithai Party was appointed to the cabinet first as Minister of Tourism and Sports in 2019 and presided over the biggest… Read More ›

New start for Thailand: Srettha’s 34-member cabinet endorsed by the King, ready to be sworn in

New start for Thailand: Srettha’s 34-member cabinet endorsed by the King, ready to be sworn in

September 2, 2023

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Former lawyer to Thaksin Shinawatra, Mr Pichit Chuenban, who was tipped as Minister at the Prime Minister’s Office was eventually not appointed with the role… Read More ›

Thaksin’s Eight-year prison term commuted to One by the Thai King in a Royal Gazette bulletin

Thaksin’s Eight-year prison term commuted to One by the Thai King in a Royal Gazette bulletin

September 1, 2023

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Thaksin Shinawatra is currently being treated at Police General Hospital for a heart condition including elevated blood pressure, a lung issue and deterioration of the… Read More ›

Xi Jinping invites Srettha to Beijing for economic talks as he finalises his new cabinet lineup 

Xi Jinping invites Srettha to Beijing for economic talks as he finalises his new cabinet lineup 

August 31, 2023

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New Prime Minister, Srettha Thavisin, is promising to move swiftly to lower energy costs when the new cabinet is sworn in over the coming days… Read More ›

Economy tanks as demand for loans surges with an acute credit crisis and falling export output reducing growth

Economy tanks as demand for loans surges with an acute credit crisis and falling export output reducing growth

August 30, 2023

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New government is taking the helm of an economy beset by structural problems amid a severe slowdown in China and global economic growth falling back… Read More ›

Thaksin suffered a dangerous hypertensive crisis before being transferred by prison authorities

Thaksin suffered a dangerous hypertensive crisis before being transferred by prison authorities

August 26, 2023

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The onerous responsibility placed on authorities due to real underlying health problems, the advanced age of Mr Thaksin at 74 and his unique position as… Read More ›

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