Weak baht takes centre stage The Finance Ministry will hold talks with the Bank of Thailand to discuss and delve into the factors behind the weakening baht, said Finance Minister Arkhom Termpittayapaisith. Bangkok Post · Sep 21, 2022
Pheu Thai to propose Chaikasem for PM if court vetoes Prayut The main opposition Pheu Thai Party will nominate Chaikasem Nitisiri for prime minister should the Constitutional Court rule at the end of the month that Gen Prayut Chan-o-cha's term of office has already ended. Bangkok Post · Sep 21, 2022
Sugary drink makers get tax reprieve Manufacturers of sugary drinks have been given more time to adjust their recipes after the government pushed back the latest hike in the excise levy for another six months. Bangkok Post · Sep 20, 2022
Acting PM Prawit asks Finance Ministry to monitor weak baht Acting Prime Minister Prawit Wongsuwan has asked the Finance Ministry to closely monitor the weak baht and its volatility and seek broad opinion to determine policies, a government official said on Tuesday. Bangkok Post · Sep 20, 2022
11 projects to boost govt soft power Deputy Prime Minister Prawit Wongsuwon, in his capacity as chairman of a committee tasked with developing the deep South, on Monday approved 11 projects to be carried out in the restive region, in a bid to boost the government's soft power projection and stabilise the area. Bangkok Post · Sep 20, 2022
Court to give ruling on PM Prayut's tenure on Sept 30 The Constitutional Court on Wednesday set Sept 30 for its ruling on when Gen Prayut Chan-o-cha's eight-year tenure as prime minister began and ends. Bangkok Post · Sep 14, 2022
MP wants new Prawit watch probe Move Forward Party list-MP Theeratchai Panthumas called on the National Anti-Corruption Commission (NACC) on Tuesday to reopen an investigation into the ownership of luxury watches by Deputy Prime Minister Prawit Wongsuwon, who claimed to have borrowed them from a late close friend. Bangkok Post · Sep 13, 2022
Most people unsatisfied with Prawit as caretaker PM: poll A majority of people are not satisfied with Deputy Prime Minister Prawit Wongsuwon's performance as caretaker prime minister, according to the result of an opinion survey by the National Institute of Development Administration, or Nida Poll. Bangkok Post · Sep 11, 2022
Curtain falling for old power cliques With public anxiety growing over the future of Prayut Chan-o-cha in the role of prime minister, society has become shrouded with rumour and speculation. Bangkok Post · Sep 9, 2022
Thailand sends condolences, sorrow on passing of Queen Elizabeth Thailand has expressed its "deepest sorrow" at death of Queen Elizabeth II and government offices will fly the national flag at half-mast for three working days as a mark of respect. Bangkok Post · Sep 9, 2022
VIDEO: This Week's Top Stories September 9 This week: Queen Elizabeth II dies, long-term visas, anti-Prawit German, student murders and a rude tuk-tuk driver Bangkok Post · Sep 9, 2022
Prayut's PM tenure until 2025? The possibility that Gen Prayut Chan-o-cha will remain as prime minister until 2025 was under discussion on Tuesday, after a document believed to be from Meechai Ruchuphan, former chairman of the Constitution Drafting Committee (CDC), indicated that Gen Prayut’s eight-year tenure as prime minister began in 2017. Bangkok Post · Sep 6, 2022
PM's tenure case set to begin The Constitutional Court will hold a special meeting on Thursday to examine statements given by suspended Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha and former charter drafters over the dispute related to the limit on his eight-year tenure. Bangkok Post · Sep 5, 2022
German targeted over protest against Prawit, Prayut A member of a royalist group is asking police to take action against a German man who protests against Acting Prime Minister Prawit Wongsuwon and Prayut Chan-o-cha. Bangkok Post · Sep 5, 2022
Bangkok Post · Sep 4, 2022 Maid case sparks Isoc probe call The opposition Pheu Thai Party on Sunday demanded Gen Prawit Wongsuwon, the caretaker prime minister and director of the Internal Security Operations Command (Isoc), tackle the patronage system in the security agency.
Bangkok Post · Sep 4, 2022 German targeted by royalist over protest against Prawit, Prayut A key member of a royalist group is asking police to take action against a German man on a solo, public crusade against Acting Prime Minister Prawit Wongsuwon and Prayut Chan-o-cha.
Bangkok Post · Sep 2, 2022 Suspended PM, acting PM on tours Suspended Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha visited Ayutthaya province to inspect flood prevention while his deputy Prawit Wongsuwon, now the acting premier, is touring provinces to inspect water management.
Bangkok Post · Sep 2, 2022 Group to go ahead with anti-govt rally The Kana Lomruam Prachachon (Melting Pot Group) is going ahead with its weekend protest in central Bangkok despite admitting it is not quite the right time to successfully bring down the government.
Bangkok Post · Sep 1, 2022 The rebranding of 'big brother' Gen Prawit A day after Gen Prayut Chan-o-cha was suspended from his prime ministerial duties, Paiboon Nititawan, deputy leader of the ruling Palang Pracharath Party, was handing out a biography on Gen Prawit Wongsuwon, now acting PM, to reporters.
Bangkok Post · Sep 1, 2022 Chao Phraya overflow warning for 11 provinces Residents of 11 provinces in the Chao Phraya River basin have been warned to brace for possible river overflows on Sept 5 and 6.
Bangkok Post · Sep 1, 2022 Prawit: No severe flooding this year Deputy Prime Minister Prawit Wongsuwon has given his personal assurance there will be no recurrence of the disastrous 2011 floods this year.
Bangkok Post · Aug 30, 2022 Prayut team drafting response to suspension for end of week A team of legal advisers to Gen Prayut Chan-o-cha is working on a statement in response to the Constitutional Court's order suspending him from his duties as prime minister.
Bangkok Post · Aug 30, 2022 Prawit chairs first cabinet meeting, PM's seat left empty Deputy Prime Minister and caretaker prime minister Prawit Wongsuwon chaired his first weekly cabinet meeting on Tuesday, but the prime minister's seat normally occupied by Prayut Chan-o-cha was left empty in his honour.
Bangkok Post · Aug 28, 2022 PM shrugs off court's blow to his pride The Constitutional Court's decision to suspend prime minister Prayut Chan-o-cha from performing his duties appears to have dealt a big blow to him even though deputy spokeswoman Tipanan Sirichana has insisted he is still the de jure prime minister pending the court's ruling on his term in office expected within…
Bangkok Post · Aug 28, 2022 Reshuffle must be clean The National Police Policy Board will meet today to decide on an annual reshuffle of high-ranking officers in the police force, including the selection of a new national police chief to replace incumbent Pol Gen Suwat Jangyodsuk, who retires at the end of next month.