The Latest Breaking News from Prayut Chan-o-cha

Saudi's Crown Prince welcomes PM Prayut

RIYADH: Prime Minister and Defence Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha paid a courtesy call on His Royal Highness Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz, Crown Prince, Deputy Prime Minister and Defence Minister of Saudi Arabia at Al Yamamah Palace on Tuesday.

Bangkok Post · Jan 25, 2022

PM calls for speedy charter passage

Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha urged parliamentarians to accept and pass two organic laws related to elections expected to be tabled before parliament next month, government spokesman Thanakorn Wangboonkongchana said.

Bangkok Post · Jan 24, 2022

Saudi trip 'breakthrough'

Experts believe Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha's visit to Saudi Arabia heralds a major breakthrough in efforts to restore diplomatic ties between the two countries, which have been strained for more than 30 years.

Bangkok Post · Jan 24, 2022

Foreign property lures are rejected

The Centre for Economic Situation Administration (CESA) chaired by Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha on Friday put the brakes on proposals to increase foreign ownership quotas for condominiums from 49% and expand property leasehold rights for foreigners from 30 years to 50 years.

Bangkok Post · Jan 21, 2022

PM upbeat despite threat of new party

Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha vowed not to give up fighting for the good of the country on Friday amid speculation that he would face growing political pressure following the departure of 21 MPs led by Capt Thamanat Prompow from the ruling Palang Pracharath Party (PPRP).

Bangkok Post · Jan 21, 2022

Prayut sings 'don't give up' during ministerial meeting

A video showing Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha singing briefly about never giving up while chairing a meeting of the Centre for Economic Situation Administration at Government House on Friday soon became a minor hit.

Bangkok Post · Jan 21, 2022

State vows to maintain price controls

The government has pledged to cap the prices of diesel and cooking gas for as long as possible to stabilise the costs of consumer goods.

Bangkok Post · Jan 20, 2022

Weathering the storm

Academics believe Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha still has an ace up his sleeve and will deal with pressure for political changes and steer the government forward following the Palang Pracharath Party's (PPRP) decision to expel secretary-general Thamanat Prompow and his faction.

Bangkok Post · Jan 20, 2022

PM rules out early election

Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha said on Thursday he has no plan to reshuffle the cabinet or call snap elections following the ouster of renegade MPs from the ruling Palang Pracharath Party (PPRP).

Bangkok Post · Jan 20, 2022

Academics: PPRP squabble risks early polls

The ouster of an influential Thai lawmaker and his supporters from the Palang Pracharath Party (PPRP) in the ruling coalition may trigger an early general election and hamper Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha's ability to pass key legislation, including the budget for next year.

Bangkok Post · Jan 20, 2022