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Talk about forming govt 'premature'

Chaiwut Thanakamanusorn, a deputy leader of the Palang Pracharath Party (PPRP), has brushed aside talk of forming a government with the main opposition Pheu Thai Party after the next election, saying it was premature to discuss the matter.

Bangkok Post · Oct 24, 2022

PPRP affirms support for Prayut as PM pick

The Palang Pracharath Party (PPRP) is downplaying remarks by a party member who suggested Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha should step aside and let PPRP leader Prawit Wongsuwon run in the next election as the party's sole prime ministerial candidate.

Bangkok Post · Oct 23, 2022

PPRP eyes Pridiyathorn as economic tsar

The Palang Pracharath Party (PPRP) has yet to approach former deputy prime minister MR Pridiyathorn Devakula who is seen as a potential candidate to become the ruling party's new economic mastermind, party leader Gen Prawit Wongsuwon said on Friday.

Bangkok Post · Oct 21, 2022

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PM's chief adviser resigns amid cabinet reshuffle speculation

Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha confirmed on Wednesday that his chief adviser Thosaporn Sirisumphand had resigned from the post.

Bangkok Post · Oct 19, 2022

Prawit meets farmers in an effort to woo voters

Deputy Prime Minister Prawit Wongsuwon on Monday pledged to maintain the price of oil palm during his visit to the southern province of Surat Thani, in what was widely seen as a bid to court voters.

Bangkok Post · Oct 17, 2022

Be careful, Prawit

Deputy Prime Minister Gen Prawit Wongsuwon is expected to be among the prime ministerial candidates nominated by the ruling Palang Pracharath Party (PPRP) in next year's general election, expected in May.

Bangkok Post · Oct 16, 2022

PPRP seeks economic experts

A Palang Pracharath Party MP is urging Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha to become an executive member of the PPRP to seek out potential members with economic expertise and help with internal affairs ahead of the general election.

Bangkok Post · Oct 16, 2022

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Prawit: SEA Games champion or football association chief goes

Deputy Prime Minister Prawit Wongsuwon has given an ultimatum to the football chief, saying he should be sacked if the Thai team fail to lift a trophy at the next Southeast Asian Games.

Bangkok Post · Oct 12, 2022

Sam Mitr to keep faith in Gen Prayut

Sam Mitr faction leaders have confirmed they will still back Gen Prayut Chan-o-cha as the prime ministerial candidate of the Palang Pracharath Party (PPRP).

Bangkok Post · Oct 12, 2022

PPRP not fazed by 'exodus'

The ruling Palang Pracharath Party (PPRP) is on the verge of falling apart with dozens of MPs widely believed to be looking to defect ahead of the general election tentatively scheduled to take place in May.

Bangkok Post · Oct 10, 2022

Prayut set for rough ride

Gen Prayut Chan-o-cha may have cleared the tenure obstacle after winning the Constitutional Court's judgement to stay on as prime minister. However, the road ahead may be long and challenging.

Bangkok Post · Oct 8, 2022

Chao Phraya flood plan gets all-clear

A national water management meeting chaired by Deputy Prime Minister Prawit Wongsuwon on Friday approved a Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) plan to improve drainage efficiency on the eastern side of the Chao Phraya River to prevent flooding.

Bangkok Post · Oct 8, 2022

PPRP has tough election road ahead

The Constitutional Court ruling that allowed Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha to continue to serve the country as PM was hardly a surprise.

Bangkok Post · Oct 7, 2022

Rift rumours fly as Prawit skips cabinet meet

Deputy Prime Minister Prawit Wongsuwon took sick leave on Wednesday and missed the first cabinet meeting chaired by Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha following his return to Government House.

Bangkok Post · Oct 6, 2022

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Bangkok Post · Oct 5, 2022

Rift rumours fly as Prawit skips cabinet

Deputy Prime Minister Prawit Wongsuwon took sick leave on Wednesday and missed the first cabinet meeting chaired by Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha following the latter's return to Government House.

Bangkok Post · Oct 5, 2022

New calls for cabinet rejig

A cabinet reshuffle is expected to take place soon and may involve the ruling Palang Pracharath Party (PPRP) after some party members lobbied for their leader Gen Prawit Wongsuwon to take over the interior portfolio ahead of the general election.

Bangkok Post · Oct 5, 2022

Ex-top cop seen as likely PM candidate for PPRP

Former national police chief Pol Gen Chakthip Chaijinda is in the spotlight as a potential candidate for prime minister in the next general election, running under the banner of the ruling Palang Pracharath Party (PPRP).

Bangkok Post · Oct 5, 2022

Prawit sick, unable to attend cabinet meeting

Deputy Prime Minister Prawit Wongsuwon reported sick and was unable to attend Wednesday's cabinet meeting, which had been postponed from Tuesday.

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Bangkok Post · Oct 4, 2022

Be cautious on sub deal

Only two days after assuming office, new navy chief commander Adm Choengchai Chomchoengpaet made his mark by saying the navy still could not accept a deal that offered new China-made engines to replace German engines for three submarines.

Bangkok Post · Oct 3, 2022

Water retention, diversion to protect Bangkok from flood

Deputy Prime Minister Prawit Wongsuwon has ordered that the flood surging downriver from the North be retained in upstream provinces, and also be diverted to a canal to the east of Bangkok, to protect the capital from flooding.

Bangkok Post · Sep 30, 2022

Prayut at Defence Ministry, will return home to hear court's ruling

Suspended prime minister Prayut Chan-o-cha went to work at the Defence Ministry on Friday morning and was expected to go home in the afternoon to hear the Constitutional Court’s ruling on his eight-year tenure.

Bangkok Post · Sep 27, 2022

Court drops lawsuit over 'containment'

The Civil Court has dropped a case filed by political activists against Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha, Deputy Prime Minister Prawit Wongsuwon and national police chief Suwat Jangyodsuk for allegedly overreacting to a street protest in central Bangkok almost two years ago.

Bangkok Post · Sep 22, 2022

Wissanu tight-lipped on future of House

Deputy Prime Minister Wissanu Krea-ngam downplayed speculation on Thursday that suspended Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha may dissolve parliament after the Apec summit in November.

Bangkok Post · Sep 22, 2022

Prawit walks back baht comments

Acting prime minister Prawit Wongsuwon, who earlier this week called for measures to halt the baht’s slide, said on Thursday the government won’t meddle with the central bank and how it handles the currency.

Bangkok Post · Sep 21, 2022

Pheu Thai eyes Chaikasem for PM

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 time as premier has already ended.

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