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People’s Party on campaign but on guard against potential legal complaints to oversight agencies

People’s Party on campaign but on guard against potential legal complaints to oversight agencies

August 31, 2024

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People’s Party rallies in Ratchaburi as leaders emphasise local issues and democracy, avoiding election commission complaints. Nattapong Ruangpanyawut highlights the legal risks of distributing flood… Read More ›

Thailand’s political instability is still at play.  Country plagued by the same old divisions for twenty years

Thailand’s political instability is still at play. Country plagued by the same old divisions for twenty years

August 28, 2024

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Thailand’s political turmoil deepens as old rivalries resurface. Pheu Thai expels Palang Pracharat, as the new government slowly forms amid ongoing fears of instability and… Read More ›

Thaksin blames Pheu Thai’s loss in 2023 General Election on Ung Ing’s need to take maternity leave before the poll 

Thaksin blames Pheu Thai’s loss in 2023 General Election on Ung Ing’s need to take maternity leave before the poll 

August 23, 2024

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Thaksin blames Pheu Thai’s 2023 election loss on daughter Ung Ing’s maternity leave. Speaking in Bangkok after his prison release, he dismissed backroom deal rumours,… Read More ›

Digital Wallet budget to be used for direct cash stimulus. New government plans to adjust policy in statement

Digital Wallet budget to be used for direct cash stimulus. New government plans to adjust policy in statement

August 21, 2024

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The government may transform the Digital Wallet scheme into a direct cash giveaway, as economic stimulus is urgently needed. Funding has been reserved in the… Read More ›

Cabinet formation in flux with Palang Pracharat engulfed in civil war between Thamanat and Prawit

Cabinet formation in flux with Palang Pracharat engulfed in civil war between Thamanat and Prawit

August 20, 2024

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Palang Pracharat Party turmoil. General Prawit faces rebellion from Agriculture Minister Thamanat amid stricter cabinet vetting. With tensions rising, party unity falters as Thamanat’s reported… Read More ›

New PM Ung Ing chides the media on reports of an end to the Digital Wallet and a rupture in the coalition

New PM Ung Ing chides the media on reports of an end to the Digital Wallet and a rupture in the coalition

August 18, 2024

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New PM Paetongtarn Shinawatra denies media claims of the Digital Wallet’s end and a cabinet shakeup at her first press conference. Speculation grew however as… Read More ›

Big policy and cabinet changes as Ung Ing readies to take the helm. Digital Wallet to be scrapped entirely

Big policy and cabinet changes as Ung Ing readies to take the helm. Digital Wallet to be scrapped entirely

August 17, 2024

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Major cabinet changes loom as Paetongtarn Shinawatra takes power. Finance Minister Pichai Chunhavajira and Defence Minister Sutin Klangsaeng are reportedly out. Digital Wallet scheme to… Read More ›

Ung Ing or Paetongtarn Shinawatra is elected as Thailand’s 31st Prime Minister in a decisive vote in the House

Ung Ing or Paetongtarn Shinawatra is elected as Thailand’s 31st Prime Minister in a decisive vote in the House

August 16, 2024

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Paetongtarn Shinawatra, daughter of ex-premier Thaksin, becomes Thailand’s 31st Prime Minister after securing 319 votes in a swift parliamentary session. Less than 48 hours after… Read More ›

Ung Ing gets the nod and will be the sole candidate supported by coalition partners for Prime Minister

Ung Ing gets the nod and will be the sole candidate supported by coalition partners for Prime Minister

August 15, 2024

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Pheu Thai united behind Paetongtarn Shinawatra, or Ung Ing, as the sole PM candidate after the parliamentary party rallied behind her. If elected, she will… Read More ›

PM vote in disarray as Pheu Thai MPs vote to support Paetongtarn or Ung Ing for the top job instead

PM vote in disarray as Pheu Thai MPs vote to support Paetongtarn or Ung Ing for the top job instead

August 15, 2024

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Pheu Thai MPs throw support behind Paetongtarn for Prime Minister as Chaikasem’s nomination falters amid health concerns. The party now faces uncertainty heading into Friday’s… Read More ›

Chaikasem Nitisiri tipped to be elected Prime Minister on Friday afternoon as coalition parties act quickly

Chaikasem Nitisiri tipped to be elected Prime Minister on Friday afternoon as coalition parties act quickly

August 15, 2024

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Chaikasem Nitisiri emerges as the top choice as Thailand’s new PM as ministers act swiftly after Srettha’s removal. A high-level meeting at Thaksin’s residence concluded… Read More ›

‘I am a man of integrity.’ Dismissed PM defends his honour as he is forced out of Government House

‘I am a man of integrity.’ Dismissed PM defends his honour as he is forced out of Government House

August 14, 2024

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Dismissed Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin leaves office after the court’s stinging verdict over the unethical appointment of a disbarred lawyer. He defended his integrity but… Read More ›

Kingdom plunged into political turmoil as PM Srettha is removed from office in a majority court decision

Kingdom plunged into political turmoil as PM Srettha is removed from office in a majority court decision

August 14, 2024

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Thailand plunged into political chaos after the Constitutional Court removed PM Srettha Thavisin, dissolving the coalition government. Acting PM Phumtham Wechayachai and Pheu Thai leader… Read More ›

Ex-Senator gives PM Srettha 50:50 odds on surviving this Wednesday. Not impressed with his defence

Ex-Senator gives PM Srettha 50:50 odds on surviving this Wednesday. Not impressed with his defence

August 12, 2024

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Ex-senator gives PM Srettha a 50:50 chance of surviving Wednesday’s court ruling, doubts legal defence. Coalition leaders insist there’s nothing to worry about. Nonetheless, a… Read More ›

Trump pulls out all the stops as buoyant Kamala opens up a lead in three key battleground states

Trump pulls out all the stops as buoyant Kamala opens up a lead in three key battleground states

August 12, 2024

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Kamala Harris takes the lead in three battleground states, leaving Trump scrambling to regain momentum ahead of the November election. The ex-president’s risky media strategy… Read More ›

Wealthy young People’s Party leader aims to create a technology-driven and efficient welfare state

Wealthy young People’s Party leader aims to create a technology-driven and efficient welfare state

August 11, 2024

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Wealthy People’s Party leader aims for a 2027 majority and promises tech-driven welfare state and government reform. However, legal challenges are already emerging to thwart… Read More ›

Most business executives see GDP growth of less than 2% in 2024 as ministers meet without the PM

Most business executives see GDP growth of less than 2% in 2024 as ministers meet without the PM

August 11, 2024

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Business leaders warn of economic turmoil as Thai ministers meet without the PM amid concerns over political instability and a Chinese import surge. Fears of… Read More ›

Launch of the People’s Party with ‘Teng’ or Nattapong Ruangpanyawut as its new leader not Sirikanya Tansakul

Launch of the People’s Party with ‘Teng’ or Nattapong Ruangpanyawut as its new leader not Sirikanya Tansakul

August 9, 2024

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Nattapong Ruangpanyawut named leader of the People’s Party in a shock move, sidelining Sirikanya Tansakul. Party rebrands from obscure Thinkhakhao Chaowilai Party, adopts a new… Read More ›

Thailand finds itself facing economic and political turmoil. Top economist warns of trouble ahead

Thailand finds itself facing economic and political turmoil. Top economist warns of trouble ahead

August 8, 2024

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Thailand faces worsening economic and political turmoil. The Constitutional Court’s dissolution of the Move Forward Party and the potential removal of PM Srettha Thavisin could… Read More ›

PM urges respect for the court’s decision. However, he was confident Move Forward MPs had a plan

PM urges respect for the court’s decision. However, he was confident Move Forward MPs had a plan

August 8, 2024

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Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin urges reporting of financial inducements to the dissolved Move Forward Party’s remaining MPs. Confident progressive MPs will continue as the main… Read More ›

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