Constitutional Court urged to freeze 92 pro-Bhumjaithai senators
By Thai Newsroom Reporters THE SENATORIAL FRAUD issue has today (May 26) intensified with the Constitutional Court being formally asked to immediately suspend nearly half the total senators, allegedly associated with the Bhumjaithai, from performing their legislative duties due to their attempted interference in the affairs of the executive branch. A group of persons, […]
Read MorePhumtham, Thavi in China to check on deported Uyghurs
DEPUTY Prime Minister/Defence Minister Phumtham Wechayachai and Justice Minister Thavi Sodsong accompanied by executives of government agencies and the media arrived at China’s Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region to check on the welfare of Uyghurs deported from Thailand at 9.40 a.m. local time (an hour ahead of Thailand) this morning (March 19), Amarin TV said. […]
Read MoreDozen ministers-designate might bring adverse déjà vu to Paetongtarn
By Thai Newsroom Reporters A DOZEN NOTORIOUS ministers-designate are legally held “innocent” despite allegations of having perpetrated wrongdoings which are all to be finally judged by court, said deputy Pheu Thai leader/MP Chusak Sirinil today (Sept. 2). Chusak, reportedly named minister attached to the Prime Minister’s Office in the latest cabinet lineup, was responding […]
Read MoreThree ministers in scary helicopter ride
THREE ministers including Deputy Prime Minister-cum-Commerce Minister Phumtham Wechayachai who is currently acting prime minister were in a risky helicopter ride in a severe storm yesterday (Aug. 24) after flying to Phrae to inspect heavy flooding in this northern province, Amarin TV said today. Pheu Thai’s Phrae MP Woravat Auapinyakul wrote about this scary […]
Read MoreThai, Indian ministers hold key talks in Delhi
THAI Foreign Minister Maris Sangiampongsa held talks with Indian External Affairs Minister Dr S. Jaishankar in New Delhi during an official visit yesterday (July 12) which covered political, defence and security, trade and investment, physical and financial connectivity, tourism and people to people domains. In a social media post, Jaishankar said that as maritime […]
Read MoreSomsak downplays tale of two prime ministers
By Thai Newsroom Reporters DEPUTY PRIME MINISTER SOMSAK Thepsuthin today (Feb.16) downplayed criticism that Thailand might be virtually, simultaneously run by two prime ministers – the current Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin and former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra. Somsak confirmed Srettha who lawfully performs as head of government will not be overruled by anyone else […]
Read MoreWith Thaksin on parole, Thailand might be run by two prime ministers
By Thai Newsroom Reporters MOVE FORWARD LEADER Chaithawat Tulathon said today (Feb.15) Thailand might probably be run simultaneously by two prime ministers after de facto Pheu Thai boss-cum-convict Thaksin Shinawatra has been released on parole. Apart from Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin legally tasked with the running of the country, the de facto Pheu Thai […]
Read MorePM tells cabinet members to ‘never say no’ to people
By Thai Newsroom Reporters NEWLY-NAMED Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin today (Sep.4) told Pheu Thai members of cabinet to “never say no” to people about anything under their own responsibilities. Over luncheon at the Pheu Thai headquarters, the prime minister suggested all 17 Pheu Thai ministers that they “never say no” to people who may […]
Read MoreList of Srettha cabinet members submitted to HM King
By Thai Newsroom Reporters A LIST OF NEWLY-FORMED CABINET of ministers under Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin has already been submitted to His Majesty King Maha Vajiralongkorn for formal approval, government officials said today (Sep.1). The Office of the Cabinet Secretary has submitted the list of 35 members of cabinet including the prime minister and […]
Read MorePheu Thai pushes Prayut to act on ministers with 2 wives
PHEU Thai Party deputy leader Yutthapong Charasathien today (Jan. 8) challenged Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha to take action on some ministers in his cabinet who have two wives, Matichon newspaper said. The Pheu Thai MP for Maha Sarakham said in being a politician one had to be ethical and urged Prayut to not be […]
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