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Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul has dismissed as "nonsense" allegations arising from a leaked audio clip purportedly linking the wife of the Interior Ministry's permanent secretary to a local government recruitment examination fraud.

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Exams lose public trust

Recent exam fraud uncovered in a local administration recruitment process is not unprecedented. Exam fraud is not new to Thai society. The latest case is simply more technically advanced and better organised, suggesting the continued evolution of fraud and bribery in state recruitment processes.

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Budget transfer plan under fire

Opposition MPs have criticised the government's 10.3-billion-baht budget transfer bill, saying it would have little impact on the economy and questioning the priorities behind the spending plan.

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Mainland SE Asia's shifting dynamics

To see how Thailand is really doing, one needs to be outside the country. On a recent work trip to Hanoi, I found it inescapable that Thailand continues to fall behind even as its leaders pretend otherwise. Given the last two decades of political instability and prolonged economic doldrums, this…

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Cost-shifting saga shocks

Reports that authorities have shifted the energy costs for public streetlights onto consumers are shocking.

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PM nullifies recruitment of thousands of officials after exam cheating scandal

Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul has ordered the revocation of the recruitment of thousands of local administrative officials admitted through a national-level examination allegedly plagued with massive cheating.

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Anutin orders probe into street lamp bill scandal

Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul has ordered an investigation into claims that the cost of public street lighting may have been incorporated into household electricity bills, amid growing public scrutiny over whether consumers have been unfairly bearing the expense.

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Fast Pass scheme lifts nation's profile: PM

Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul has declared Thailand the most investment-ready country in the region following the launch of the Thailand Fast Pass programme on Tuesday, which is set to accelerate approvals and permits for investors.

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Cabinet approves budget for fiscal 2027

The cabinet on Tuesday approved the proposed 2027 fiscal budget along with a budget transfer bill, with Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul instructing all ministers to be ready to explain their spending plans during parliamentary debates next week.

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PM denies 'weaponising' DSI

Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul has denied allegations that the Department of Special Investigation (DSI) is being used to discredit the main opposition People's Party (PP) following an investigation into list-MP Pawoot Pongvitayapanu over alleged links to a forex scam.

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The resilience of Thai-Russian relations

To truly grasp Thailand's current relationship with Russia, one must understand the core tenets of Thai diplomacy. In Thai foreign policy, fostering friendships, minimising enemies, and preserving room for strategic adjustment are enduring virtues. The bilateral bond between the two nations -- which will celebrate its 130th anniversary next year…

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About 30,000 scammers, 1,450 proxy firms busted

Thai police arrested about 30,000 scammers, including gang leaders, impounded about 24 billion baht of their assets and took legal action against 1,450 proxy companies over the past nine months.

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Tighten up hub plan

Thailand's ambition to become an Asean semiconductor hub deserves serious attention. The aspiration was unveiled last week when Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul announced a goal for Thailand to produce semiconductors domestically by 2050. A national committee, known as the "semiconductor board", will drive the development of the semiconductor and advanced…

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IMD ranking boost sparks reform drive

Thailand's rise in the latest IMD World Competitiveness Ranking has prompted the government to build on its strengths and address structural weaknesses to support long-term economic growth.

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Thailand eyes Russia trade

Thailand and Russia are seeking to strengthen trade and investment cooperation in sectors ranging from energy and fertilisers to digital technology and innovation.

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Phiphat loses key EEC post

Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul has assumed direct oversight of the Eastern Economic Corridor (EEC), replacing his deputy Phiphat Ratchakitprakarn.

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OECD quest spurs reform

Thailand is undertaking one of the most ambitious legal and regulatory reform programmes in its modern history as the government seeks to secure membership in the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) by 2028, says Deputy Prime Minister Pakorn Nilprapunt.

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Chips seen as next growth engine

The government has established the National Semiconductor Policy Committee to set the country’s strategy for the sector, with a target of attracting 2.5 trillion baht in investment to Thailand.

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PM Anutin heads for Asean-Russia Summit

Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul will travel to Russia to attend the Asean-Russia Commemorative Summit on Wednesday and Thursday in Kazan, where he plans to discuss trade expansion, investment cooperation and energy security with Russian President Vladimir Putin.

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PM Anutin wants foreign culprits deported faster

Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul has ordered legal amendments to speed up the deportation of foreign criminals to prevent them from repeating their offences in Thailand, according to a government spokesperson.

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PM defends co-payment initiative

Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul has defended the Thais Help Thais Plus co-payment scheme, rejecting claims that it shifts financial burdens onto citizens and saying it is helping stimulate spending, support businesses and strengthen the economy.

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PM set for Asean-Russia meet

Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul will travel to Kazan, Russia, on June 17–18 to attend the Asean–Russia Commemorative Summit, where Thailand aims to expand cooperation in trade, investment, energy and other economic sectors under its economic diplomacy policy.

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Mideast truce 'positive news'

Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul welcomed the reported ceasefire agreement between the United States and Iran, describing it as a positive development that could help ease global uncertainties and support economic stability.

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Anutin rejects opposition's concern over TH-AI plan

Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul on Monday defended the government's TH-AI Passport scheme after opposition lawmakers raised concerns over procurement procedures, budget transparency and the selection of the winning bidder for the 1.6-billion-baht project under the Ministry of Digital Economy and Society (DES).

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Anutin unveils chip hub vision

Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul has unveiled a plan to position Thailand as Asean's hub for advanced chip manufacturing, with the goal of producing "Made in Thailand" semiconductors by 2050.

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