The Latest Breaking News from Prayut Chan-o-cha

Muslim Word League Chief Holds High-level Talks with Thai Officials

Secretary-General of the Muslim World League (MWL) Sheikh Dr. Mohammad bin Abdulkarim Al-Issa and an accompanying delegation visited Thailand on Monday at the invitation from the Thai government. Al-Issa met with Thai Prime Minister General Prayut Chan-o-cha.

Asharq Al-Awsat · Feb 22, 2022

Paween 'thriller' timely reminder of chilling reality

Does it sound right for Prime Minister Gen Prayut Chan-o-cha to tell Pol Maj Gen Paween Pongsirin to come back and fight after he had been explicit that the threat against his life came from "the highest-ranking people" in the country?

Bangkok Post · Feb 21, 2022

Prayut downplays Bhumjaithai threat to quit govt

Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha has brushed aside a Bhumjaithai member's threat that the party will leave the coalition, if the government refuses to support the bill promoting cannabis as a cash crop.

Bangkok Post · Feb 21, 2022

Blame cobras and bananas

The abrupt resignation of list-MP Mingkwan Saengsuwan from his New Economics Party (NEP) and from parliament stunned fellow politicians and members of the public alike.

Bangkok Post · Feb 18, 2022

Prayut boasts of economic prowess

Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha has insisted that Thailand is better able to deal with inflation and the rising cost of living than other countries, amid criticism of the government's failure to handle the problems.

Bangkok Post · Feb 18, 2022

Prayut invokes epic myth to hammer opposition

Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha hit back at opposition parties on the first of a two-day general debate on Thursday, dismissing accusations that the government had abused its power and citing an epic Hindu tale about good triumphing over evil known as the Ramakien.

Bangkok Post · Feb 17, 2022

QSNCC picked for Apec summit venue

The Queen Sirikit National Convention Center (QSNCC) has been selected by the government to be the venue for hosting the summit of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (Apec) this year, Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha said on Thursday.

Bangkok Post · Feb 17, 2022

A no-mercy grilling

The two-day general debate that starts today in parliament could intensify the Prayut Chan-o-cha government's political vulnerability.

Bangkok Post · Feb 16, 2022

PM assures debate won't be sabotaged

Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha has insisted the government remains firmly united and that it will not be subject to sabotage in a two-day general debate starting on Thursday.

Bangkok Post · Feb 15, 2022

Anutin remains coy ahead of final Green Line vote

Anutin Charnvirakul, leader of the coalition's Bhumjaithai Party, has pledged the party's continued support for the Prayut administration.

Bangkok Post · Feb 14, 2022