The Latest Breaking News from Prawit Wongsuwon

SAT nod for broadcasting fund request

The Sports Authority of Thailand (SAT) board -- chaired by Deputy Prime Minister Prawit Wongsuwon -- on Friday approved a request by the SAT to borrow 1.4 billion baht from the National Sports Development Fund (NSDF) to fund the national broadcasting rights of the World Cup, a source has said.

Bangkok Post · Nov 18, 2022

PPRP's break-up all part of the 'plan'

When all the Apec summit formalities are over, it's likely Prime Minister Gen Prayut Chan-o-cha will make the uncertainty about his political future clearer, particularly over whether he will cut links with the ruling Palang Pracharath Party (PPRP) and align with the Ruam Thai Sang Chart Party (RTSCP), recently set…

Bangkok Post · Nov 18, 2022

Prawit orders security agencies to step up vigilance

Deputy Prime Minister Prawit Wongsuwon has ordered all security agencies to step up their vigilance following the bombing of two petrol stations in Pattani province on Tuesday night, his spokesman said on Wednesday.

Bangkok Post · Nov 16, 2022

Prawit promises strong PPRP showing at next polls

Palang Pracharath Party (PPRP) leader Prawit Wongsuwon pledged on Friday to lead the ruling party into the next general election and emerge victorious, but he refused to divulge any clues regarding the party's prime ministerial candidate.

Bangkok Post · Nov 11, 2022

PM Prayut silent on joining new party

Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha remained tight-lipped on Wednesday, refusing to rise to speculation he planned to join the new Ruam Thai Sang Chart Party of his adviser Pirapan Salirathavibhaga.

Bangkok Post · Nov 9, 2022

Footy cost riles scholars

Media academics have voiced strong objections to the National Broadcasting and Telecommunication Commission (NBTC) spending 1.6 billion baht on the rights to broadcast live World Cup 2022 matches free of charge.

Bangkok Post · Nov 8, 2022

Ruam Thai Sang Chart would welcome Gen Prayut if he wants to move

Ruam Thai Sang Chart would welcome Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha if he decided to move from Palang Pracharath, party leader Pirapan Salirathavibhaga said on Tuesday.

Bangkok Post · Nov 8, 2022

Govt U-turns on land plan

The government is reportedly backing down from its plan to allow wealthy foreigners to purchase up to one rai of land for residential purposes in return for investments, after the proposal drew fierce criticism.

Bangkok Post · Nov 7, 2022

Prawit wouldn't try to stop Prayut leaving party

Deputy Prime Minister Prawit Wongsuwon has confirmed his close ties with Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha, but said he would not try to stop him leaving the Palang Pracharath Party (PPRP) with some of its MPs if he ever planned to.

Bangkok Post · Nov 7, 2022

Coalition dance begins

Several possible formulas for the formation of the next government are emerging with Bhumjaithai, the second largest coalition partner, poised to emerge as the most coveted party, according to politicians and experts.

Bangkok Post · Nov 6, 2022