Category: Government

Pheu Thai Party Endorses Chaikasem as Sole Prime Ministerial Candidate

Bangkok: The Pheu Thai Party has officially endorsed Mr. Chaikasem Nitisiri as its sole prime ministerial candidate during a meeting attended by prominent party figures, including former Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra and Ms. Paethongtarn Shinawatra. The announcement came following a gathering of Pheu Thai MPs, where the party expressed unanimous

Cabinet Secretariat Warns Agencies Against Submitting Unresolved Issues to His Majesty

Bangkok: The Cabinet Secretariat has issued a circular cautioning various governmental and independent agencies against presenting unresolved issues to His Majesty. According to Thai News Agency, the circular was distributed by Mrs. Natthajaree Anantasin, Secretary-General to the Cabinet, to ministries, departments, and independent agencies. The document underscores the necessity for

Suriya Uncertain About Cabinet’s Plans to Dissolve Parliament

Bangkok: Suriya Juangroongruangkit, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Transport, has expressed uncertainty over whether the Cabinet is considering dissolving the House of Representatives. He has refrained from commenting on whether the caretaker government currently possesses the authority to dissolve parliament. According to Thai News Agency, Suriya, a key leader

Thaksin Departs Pheu Thai Party Headquarters, Emphasizes Role as Supporter

Bangkok: Thaksin Shinawatra, the former Prime Minister of Thailand, left the Pheu Thai Party headquarters at 3:52 PM, avoiding any clear answers to questions from reporters. Thaksin, who has been a significant figure in Thai politics, was seen leaving the building and getting into his car without addressing whether discussions

Deputy Minister of Commerce Assures Continuation of Trade Talks Amid Political Changes

Bangkok: Deputy Minister of Commerce insists political accidents will not disrupt trade negotiations, stating that he will wait for the new Cabinet to finalize further details. Mr. Chantawit Tantasith, Deputy Minister of Commerce, addressed the continuation of trade and tariff negotiations with the United States following the political transition. He

First Batch of 1,000 Baht per Rai Transferred to Farmers Nationwide

Bangkok: The first batch of funds under the 1,000 baht per rai initiative has been successfully transferred to farmers via bank accounts, as announced by Deputy Finance Minister Chulaphan Amornvivat. This initiative, decided by the Cabinet two weeks ago, aims to support production factors for rice farmers in both dry

Prasert Denies Nominating General Prayut as Prime Minister

Bangkok: Prasert Chantarawongthong, Minister of Digital Economy and Society, has firmly stated that he never nominated General Prayut Chan-o-cha as Prime Minister. Prasert, a core leader of the Pheu Thai Party, addressed circulating rumors regarding the party’s potential move to dissolve Parliament, emphasizing that any decisions on dissolution fall under

Police Colonel Thawee Visits Chaikasem with Gift Basket

Bangkok: Police Colonel Thawee Sodsong, the Minister of Justice and leader of the Prachachat Party, visited Mr. Chaikasem Nitisiri, a Prime Ministerial candidate of the Pheu Thai Party, at his private residence. The visit was made in his capacity as a former Minister of Justice and was marked by the