PM annoyed 10,000 baht digital wallet scheme stuck with graft-busters
PRIME MINISTER Srettha Thavisin said this morning (Feb. 3) at Don Mueang Airport before flying to Sri Lanka for an official visit that although the Thai people cannot wait any longer for the 10,000 baht digital wallet project to start, his government is still waiting for a recommendation from the National Anti-Corruption Commission (NACC), […]
Read MoreSrettha having said he would amend Section 112 just an opinion: Party
PHEU THAI today (Feb. 1) explained that Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin having once said he would amend Section 112 of the Criminal Code, or the lese majeste law, was just his opinion and not part of the party’s campaign leading up to the general election last May, Matichon newspaper said. This came after the […]
Read MorePM continues working despite suffering from flu
PRIME MINISTER Srettha Thavisin has caught the flu but will continue working as usual tomorrow (Jan. 31) with there being an appointment for a dinner meeting with military leaders in the evening, TV Channel 7 said today. Srettha met reporters before attending a meeting with Phue Thai MPs at the party’s headquarters and it […]
Read MoreDon’t delve into German President making a comparison: Pita
FORMER Move Forward leader and party-listed MP Pita Limjaroenrat urged the public to not focus on any possible comparison visiting German German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier might make after holding talks with both him and Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin, Manager Online and Amarin TV said today (Jan. 26). Speaking to reporters prior to attending a […]
Read MorePM holding talks with several key business leaders at Davos
IN attending the World Economic Forum (WEF) 2024 at Davos, Switzerland, taking place during Jan. 15-19, Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin is holding talks with several key business leaders with as many as 14 meetings scheduled for today (Jan. 17), Thai Rath newspaper said. The Prime Minister’s schedule today is as follows: 1) Attend the […]
Read MoreSrettha vows to run country throughout four-year term
By Thai Newsroom Reporters PRIME MINISTER SRETTHA Thavisin said today (Jan.11) he unfalteringly intends to run the country throughout a four-year term of the executive branch rather than be possibly replaced by Pheu Thai leader Paetongtarn Shinawatra. The Pheu Thai-backed prime minister said he will definitely not opt out either by resigning or dissolving […]
Read MoreDigital wallet scheme to be rolled out by May: PM
By Reuters and published by CNA THAILAND’S plan to kick-start its economy via a 500-billion-baht ($14.3-billion) ‘digital wallet’ handout programme will proceed by May, Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin told reporters today (Jan. 9). His comments come after the Office of the Council of State, an independent panel that provides legal advice to governments, found […]
Read MoreSrettha tipped to run country at least throughout this year: NIDA Poll
By Thai Newsroom Reporters PRIME MINISTER SRETTHA Thavisin is believed to be able to run the country throughout this year, regardless of following years to say the least, according to a NIDA Poll released today (Jan.7). The NIDA Poll, conducted last month among a total of 1,310 people from all walks of life in […]
Read MorePM taken to task over Thaksin case during budget debate
By Thai Newsroom Reporters PRIME MINISTER SRETTHA Thavisin was today (Jan.3) taken to task for allegedly doing nothing about de facto Pheu Thai boss-cum-convict at large Thaksin Shinawatra since he returned from self-exile abroad last year. During today’s budget debate at parliament, former deputy prime minister-cum-former commerce minister Jurin Laksanavisit took the floor to […]
Read MoreToo soon to say whether Paetongtarn will join the Cabinet: Phumtham
By Thai Newsroom Reporters PHEU THAI WHEELER-DEALER Phumtham Wechayachai commented today (Jan.2) it is too soon to say for the time being whether Pheu Thai leader Paetongtarn Shinawatra might probably be named a new member of cabinet. Phumtham said whether Paetongtarn, daughter of de facto Pheu Thai boss-cum-convict at large Thaksin Shinawatra, could possibly […]
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