Pirapan quits as MP But holds on as Ruam Thai Sang Chart leader
By Thai Newsroom Reporters RUAM THAI SANG CHART leader Pirapan Salirathawipak has resigned as MP but still holds onto the top post of the ultra-conservative party. Pirapan who ran as No. 1 Ruam Thai Sang Chart candidate in party-listed mode today (July 3) posted on his Facebook page to confirm he has practically quit […]
Read MorePhotos of Prayut lookalike going viral
THAI NETIZENS couldn’t get over how much a vocational education expert looks like Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha as images of the former went viral on Thai social media, Naewna newspaper said today (Mar. 12). Photos of Prayut’s doppelgänger were first posted on Uttaradit Vocational College’s Facebook page with the caption stating that Dr. Bandit […]
Read MorePrayut shrugs off Prawit’s ‘Step Beyond Conflict’ slogan
By Thai Newsroom Reporters PRIME MINISTER PRAYUT Chan-o-cha today (Mar.9) downplayed a Palang Pracharath campaign slogan which says “Step Beyond Conflict” and is being repeatedly cited by Deputy Prime Minister Prawit Wongsuwan. Prayut, who is contesting an upcoming general election to prolong his rule under the Ruam Thai Sang Chart tickets, told reporters at […]
Read MorePrayut cancels, postpones trips over swollen hand
PRIME Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha cancelled an inspection trip to Ratchaburi today (Mar. 4) while postponing a visit to Songkhla during Mar. 8-9 due to swollen and inflamed right hand with other trips under consideration, Matichon newspaper said. However, Mr. Ankha Burapachaisri, a spokesman for the Prime Minister’s Office, said he will be coming to […]
Read MoreLegal action could be taken against polling agency over pro-Prayut event
By Thai Newsroom Reporters DUTY-NEGLIGENCE AND POLITICAL partiality charges could possibly be lodged in court against the Election Commission for failure to investigate a questionable Ruam Thai Sang Chart event held last month, said Somchai Srisutthiyakorn, head of the Thai Liberal strategy steering campaigns, today (Feb.24). Somchai said he will definitely take such legal […]
Read MoreRuam Thai Sang Chart forecasts Pheu Thai dissolution: Chonlanan
By Thai Newsroom Reporters A CERTAIN RUAM THAI SANG CHART candidate running for MP has publicly predicted the Pheu Thai be dissolved by court for allegedly being masterminded by former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra, said Pheu Thai leader Chonlanan Srikaew today (Feb.23). Without naming names, Chonlanan said the Ruam Thai Sang Chart contestant in […]
Read MoreHouse dissolution early next month: Prayut
By Thai Newsroom Reporters PRIME MINISTER Prayut Chan-o-cha today (Feb.21) confirmed he will dissolve the House of Representatives to call a general election early next month. Nonetheless, Prayut stopped short of pinpointing on what date around early next month he may dissolve the House. The premier told reporters at Government House the nationwide election […]
Read MoreThai Liberal offers to endorse Palang Pracharath boss for PM
By Thai Newsroom Reporters THAI LIBERAL LEADER Seripisut Temiyavej today (Feb.18) offered to jump onto a bandwagon steered by the Palang Pracharath and pick the ruling party’s boss Prawit Wongsuwan for prime minister after an upcoming general election. Seripisut said he could probably come to terms with Prawit who is contesting the nationwide election […]
Read MoreISOC needed for national security-related missions: Prayut
By Thai Newsroom Reporters PRIME MINISTER PRAYUT Chan-o-cha today (Feb.17) confirmed the Internal Security Operations Command is still needed to run integrated missions and contain threats to national security either from within the country or without. Prayut who made his comment after presiding over a ceremony marking the 58th anniversary of the ISOC concurrently […]
Read More‘Culture of crooks in uniform’ thrives under Sam Por: MPs
By Thai Newsroom Reporters CORRUPTION AND PAYOFFS have become sort of a “culture of crooks in uniform” among those in the military and police circles and would continue to thrive under the powerful Sam Por trio, said Move Forward MPs today (Feb.16). The powerful Sam Por refers to Prime Minister-cum-Defence Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha, Deputy […]
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