Tourism tops agenda of Prime Minister’s Feb. 27-29 visit to the South
PRIME MINISTER Srettha Thavisin has embarked on a three-day visit to the three Muslim-majority provinces of South Thailand, specifically to promote tourism. The trip will include a range of social, cultural and economic activities designed to highlight the growth potential of Narathiwat and Yala, which share a direct land border with Malaysia, and Pattani, […]
Read MorePM buys oil painting at Pattani market for 30,000 baht
By Thai Newsroom Reporters PRIME MINISTER SRETTHA Thavisin today (Feb. 27) purchased an oil painting entitled “Peace” for 30,000 baht in cash from an artist in Pattani. At a community market in the capital district of the southern province, the prime minister viewed and obviously admired the oil painting on display and bought it […]
Read MoreSrettha shrugs off alleged Thaksin’s role in Cabinet reshuffle
By Thai Newsroom Reporters PRIME MINISTER SRETTHA Thavisin today (Feb 26) shrugged off criticism that de facto Pheu Thai boss-cum-convict on parole Thaksin Shinawatra would quietly play a pivotal role in a future reshuffle of cabinet members. The prime minister categorically dismissed speculation that a cabinet reshuffle might probably be looming under the influence […]
Read MoreSrettha quietly visits Thaksin at home
By Thai Newsroom Reporters PRIME MINISTER SRETTHA Thavisin quietly visited de facto Pheu Thai boss-cum-convict on parole Thaksin Shinawatra at the latter’s home today (Feb. 24). Srettha talked with Thaksin over lunch at Chan Song Lah residence where the host was seen wearing soft splints around his neck and right arm. They held a […]
Read MoreAs Thaksin returns home, Srettha quashes talk of two prime ministers
AFTER de facto Pheu Thai boss Thaksin Shinawatra returned to his Chan Song Lah residence upon being released on parole early this morning (Feb. 18) Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin said not to talk about how many prime ministers there are in the country because according to the constitution there is only one, and that […]
Read MoreSrettha remains non-committal over possible meeting with Thaksin
By Thai Newsroom Reporters PRIME MINISTER SRETTHA Thavisin today (Feb.17) remained non-committal over the possibility that he could meet with de facto Pheu Thai boss-cum-convict on parole Thaksin Shinawatra for consultations over his running the country. The Pheu Thai-endorsed prime minister sidestepped a reporter’s question as to whether he might probably manage to see […]
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 MorePM would dissolve House rather than resign over possible digital wallet fiasco
By Thai Newsroom Reporters PRIME MINISTER SRETTHA Thavisin would ultimately choose to dissolve the House of Representatives and call a general election rather than resign if the Pheu Thai digital wallet campaign was eventually rejected at parliament, according to a partisan source. Srettha has earlier confided to some of his personal associates that he […]
Read MorePM reaffirms intention to complete full term
By Thai Newsroom Reporters PRIME MINISTER SRETTHA Thavisin reassured today (Feb.13) he has unfaltering intention to run the country throughout the Pheu Thai-led government’s four-year term during which, he said, the people’s welfare will be better. The Pheu Thai-endorsed Srettha was apparently responding to sustained speculation that he might possibly be pressed to resign […]
Read MorePM: Will keep urging central bank to cut rates
By Reuters and published by CNA PRIME MINISTER Srettha Thavisin said on Friday (Feb. 9) he will continue to urge the central bank to cut interest rates. His comments on social media platform X come just days after the Bank of Thailand left the key rate unchanged at 2.50 percent, the highest level in […]
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