The Latest Breaking News from Jurin Laksanawisit

Chuan's return 'worth considering'

A suggestion that House Speaker Chuan Leekpai should return to lead the Democrats is worth considering in a bid to restore public faith in the party, according to Deputy Democrat Party leader Sathit Pitutecha.

Bangkok Post · Apr 27, 2022

Thailand inks deal with Gansu region

Thailand signed a memorandum of understanding on Wednesday to form deeper trade partnerships through a so-called mini free trade agreement (mini-FTA) with China's Gansu province, aiming to push trade to reach 1.26 billion baht over the next 12 months.

Bangkok Post · Apr 27, 2022

Fresh durian rail cargo on way to China

A large batch of durians worth 75 million baht is on its way by train to China via Laos, according to the State Railway of Thailand (SRT).

Bangkok Post · Apr 26, 2022

Thais, Vietnam talk trade

Following talks between cabinet ministers, Thailand and Vietnam aim to increase the value of bilateral trade to US$25 billion by 2025.

Bangkok Post · Apr 20, 2022

No escaping this scandal

The leader of the Democrat Party Jurin Laksanawisit has finally apologised for the high-profile sex scandal involving the party's ex-deputy Prinn Panitchpakdi.

Bangkok Post · Apr 20, 2022

Jurin sorry as assault probe widens

The leader of the Democrat Party has apologised for the sex scandal involving a former deputy party leader and acknowledged his own responsibility by resigning from two government committees on gender equality and women's policies.

Bangkok Post · Apr 19, 2022

Thai party apologises as sexual misconduct cases mount against executive

The leader of one of Thailand's biggest political parties apologised on Tuesday over the conduct of a former executive accused by more than a dozen women of sexual abuse in what some activists have called the country's first "MeToo" moment.

Reuters · Apr 19, 2022

Democrat leader apologises, takes responsibility in Prinn sex cases

The leader of the Democrat Party has apologised for the sex scandal involving a former party deputy leader and accepted responsibility.

Bangkok Post · Apr 19, 2022

Prinn's case, party's fault

At last, #MeToo -- the global campaign to seek justice for victims of sexual assault -- has come alive in Thailand. While the original campaign began in the US when a number of Hollywood actresses spoke out against a formidable movie mogul, the Thai version has sparked no less controversy,…

Bangkok Post · Apr 18, 2022

Democrats split over ethics probe

High-profile sexual harassment cases involving former Democrat deputy leader Prinn Panitchpakdi are shaking up the party, with some senior members calling on its executives to take responsibility for appointing him to the position.

Bangkok Post · Apr 16, 2022