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Thaksin can serve the rest of his prison term at home says Deputy Prime Minister Somsak Thepsutin

Thaksin can serve the rest of his prison term at home says Deputy Prime Minister Somsak Thepsutin

December 21, 2023

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Deputy Prime Minister Somsak Thepsutin confirms former Premier Thaksin can serve his sentence at home, citing and approving new regulations. With political divisions deepening, the… Read More ›

Time for dithering on tourist insurance to stop as PM orders universal coverage for all visitors to Thailand

Time for dithering on tourist insurance to stop as PM orders universal coverage for all visitors to Thailand

December 20, 2023

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Thailand finally ditches the long-delayed tourist levy. The PM orders universal insurance for all foreign tourists and visitors to Thailand. Will it revive confidence or… Read More ›

Watchdog body in crisis as public complaints mount over the service impacts of the True DTAC merger

Watchdog body in crisis as public complaints mount over the service impacts of the True DTAC merger

December 19, 2023

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In the wake of the True-DTAC merger fallout, the National Broadcasting and Telecommunications Commission (NBTC) faces internal strife as public complaints surge. Move Forward’s Sirikanya… Read More ›

Srettha warns of military conflict over rising South China Sea disputes with Beijing including Taiwan

Srettha warns of military conflict over rising South China Sea disputes with Beijing including Taiwan

December 18, 2023

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PM Srettha warns of military conflict at the Asean-Japan Summit on Sunday. Thailand maintains its delicate balancing act while forging closer ties with Japan as… Read More ›

Government’s efforts to solve household debt take shape. ฿500 billion to be injected into the economy

Government’s efforts to solve household debt take shape. ฿500 billion to be injected into the economy

December 18, 2023

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Government’s comprehensive plan targets informal debt. It aims to free 5 million civil servants from ‘Debt Slavery’ and inject a substantial ฿500 billion into the… Read More ›

Prime Minister Srettha in Japan talking up EV investments in Thailand’s vital automotive industry

Prime Minister Srettha in Japan talking up EV investments in Thailand’s vital automotive industry

December 16, 2023

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Thai PM working to spark EV Revolution for Thailand in Japan. Srettha woos auto giants for a brighter and green future. The extended visit is… Read More ›

Bhumjaithai and Anutin plan Thailand’s education agenda with an emphasis on national pride and ethical, civic duties 

Bhumjaithai and Anutin plan Thailand’s education agenda with an emphasis on national pride and ethical, civic duties 

December 14, 2023

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In a bold move, Thailand’s Bhumjaithai Party shifts focus to national pride in education. However, with dismal PISA scores and debates on conservatism versus progress,… Read More ›

Prime Minister Srettha tackles employers head-on and appears to reject low-cost industrial plants

Prime Minister Srettha tackles employers head-on and appears to reject low-cost industrial plants

December 13, 2023

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Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin sparks controversy by rejecting a proposed 2% minimum wage increase set by a tripartite committee. Defying warnings from the Federation of… Read More ›

Chalermchai Sri-on is new Democrat Party leader after a day of stunning political drama in Bangkok

Chalermchai Sri-on is new Democrat Party leader after a day of stunning political drama in Bangkok

December 10, 2023

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Democrat Party’s turbulent day out: Chalermchai Sri-on emerges as leader amidst dramatic resignations. Victory came with the backing of 21 out of 25 MPs and… Read More ›

Record low inflation has a darker underside as the economy begins to show real deflationary signs

Record low inflation has a darker underside as the economy begins to show real deflationary signs

December 9, 2023

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Government measures, particularly in energy, led to the -0.44% November inflation or deflation, the lowest in 33 months. The silent clash over economic policies deepens,… Read More ›

Former Deputy PM warns Srettha that if he does not listen, he may spark a real economic crisis in Thailand

Former Deputy PM warns Srettha that if he does not listen, he may spark a real economic crisis in Thailand

December 4, 2023

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Srettha’s policies under scrutiny as former Deputy Prime Minister Kobsak Sabhavasu questions the efficacy of the Digital Wallet scheme and warns against the proposed civil… Read More ›

Appointment of ex-PM Prayut to the privy council welcomed as a sign of continuity and stability

Appointment of ex-PM Prayut to the privy council welcomed as a sign of continuity and stability

December 3, 2023

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Prayut’s Privy Council role is a sign of stability and continuity. The appointment of former Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha to the Privy Council is celebrated… Read More ›

Senator meets officials in targeted assets seizure at home while he claims innocence and immunity

Senator meets officials in targeted assets seizure at home while he claims innocence and immunity

December 1, 2023

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In an escalation of legal woes, Senator Upakit suffers a barrage of asset seizures, totalling ฿691 million. Amidst claims of innocence and legal immunity, officials… Read More ›

‘Madame Dear’ throws her hat in the ring for the Democrat Party leadership with the party at war

‘Madame Dear’ throws her hat in the ring for the Democrat Party leadership with the party at war

November 29, 2023

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As Thailand’s oldest political party battles internal strife post-May’s General Election, former Palang Pracharat Party Bangkok MP, Ms Wattanya Bunnag, known as Madame Dear, announces… Read More ›

Srettha’s crisis is not just an economic one, it is a ‘3D debt crisis’ that is strangling GDP growth

Srettha’s crisis is not just an economic one, it is a ‘3D debt crisis’ that is strangling GDP growth

November 27, 2023

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Thailand’s economy is caught in a trap where it cannot generate the level of income and profit margins to increase labour pay levels to make… Read More ›

Move by Navy Chief puts Chinese sub back in the water as he seeks legal clarity on the contract

Move by Navy Chief puts Chinese sub back in the water as he seeks legal clarity on the contract

November 22, 2023

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Coy Prime Minister Srettha, on Tuesday, made it clear the Chinese had not fully accepted his request in October to replace the submarine with a… Read More ›

PM ‘worried’ over shock GDP data showing the economy stalling with only 2.5% growth projected

PM ‘worried’ over shock GDP data showing the economy stalling with only 2.5% growth projected

November 20, 2023

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Move Forward’s Sirikanya Tansakul points to a sharp rise in consumption even with lower economic growth. The key problem is not private consumption or a… Read More ›

90-day visa for European travellers to boost confidence and goodwill damaged by pandemic

90-day visa for European travellers to boost confidence and goodwill damaged by pandemic

November 20, 2023

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Plan to boost long-haul tourist numbers from Europe as Thailand needs to woo back its former tourism market in Western countries, lost during the pandemic… Read More ›

Land Bridge to PM Srettha’s economic policy dreams on the agenda with a 2029 launch date

Land Bridge to PM Srettha’s economic policy dreams on the agenda with a 2029 launch date

November 17, 2023

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Southern Land Bridge is an economic proposal with massive potential for the Thai economy and Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin. However, it must be commercially viable,… Read More ›

Hopes that 25 Thai hostages held by Hamas in Gaza may be freed in the next 10 days in ceasefire

Hopes that 25 Thai hostages held by Hamas in Gaza may be freed in the next 10 days in ceasefire

November 16, 2023

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A solemn ceremony to welcome back the remains of five deceased workers, all men from Northern Thailand. It was the fifth such shipment after 39… Read More ›

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