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Wanchai out of line

A negative gesture by outspoken Senator Wanchai Sornsiri towards Pheu Thai's prospective "landslide" victory and its candidacy for the premiership has cast the upper house in bad light.

Bangkok Post · Feb 15, 2023

Democrats name Jurin their PM candidate

The Democrat Party will nominate its leader Jurin Laksanawisit as the party's prime ministerial candidate at the coming general election, spokesman Ramet Rattanachaweng said on Wednesday.

Bangkok Post · Feb 15, 2023

Retirees wanted as volunteers

The Ministry of Education aims to recruit 30,000-plus retirees to volunteer in a new programme designed to assist others, including elderly people who need help with life-long education and occupational training.

Bangkok Post · Feb 15, 2023

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'No room to sway senators'

Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha on Tuesday insisted that he is in no position to influence the Senate to endorse his bid to carry on as PM after the next election.

Bangkok Post · Feb 14, 2023

New Thai-Malaysia economic dynamics

Without any diplomatic pleasantries, Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha kicked off bilateral talks last week with his Malaysian counterpart, Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim, by stating clearly that Thai-Malaysian ties have not been progressing very well. The opening remarks drew a big smile from Mr Anwar as a sign of appreciation. It…

Bangkok Post · Feb 13, 2023

Corrupt officers 'must go'

Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha admitted on Monday that police corruption has been going on for years, and stakeholders must make a concerted effort to clean up the police force.

Bangkok Post · Feb 13, 2023

PM Prayut says he’s ready for 2-day debate

Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha said on Monday he is ready to answer opposition questions raised during this week's two-day general debate amid reports about a plot to sabotage it.

Bangkok Post · Feb 13, 2023

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Prayut trails entertainers in Valentine's Day poll

Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha managed only fifth place, behind pop singers and actresses, among celebrities people would give a rose to on Valentine's Day, according to a survey.

Bangkok Post · Feb 13, 2023

Prayut trails entertainers in Valentine's Day rose poll

Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha managed only fifth place, behind pop singers and actresses, among celebrities named by admirers as people they would wish to give a rose on Valentine's Day, according to a survey by Bangkok University, or Bangkok Poll.

Bangkok Post · Feb 13, 2023

Leave TAO pay out of poll

As the country gears up for the next election, tentatively scheduled to take place in early May, parties are racing to roll out populist pledges to attract voters.

Bangkok Post · Feb 12, 2023

Poll: Prayut top PM pick in Nakhon Si Thammarat

Gen Prayut Chan-o-cha of the United Thai Nation Party (UTN) is the top choice for prime minister among voters in Nakhon Si Thammarat, followed by Paetongtarn "Ung-Ing" Shinawatra of the Pheu Thai Party, in an opinion survey by the National Institute of Development Administration, or Nida Poll.

Bangkok Post · Feb 12, 2023

PM praises Thailand's 10th ranking in Power Index

Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha was pleased with the 10th ranking of Thailand in the Asia Power Index 2023, said government spokesman Anucha Burapachaisri on Saturday.

Bangkok Post · Feb 11, 2023

Stripping away the mask

The opposition has outlined a dozen issues to be launched in this week's general debate aimed not at bringing down the government straight away but running it into disrepute for the next polls three months down the road.

Bangkok Post · Feb 11, 2023

Some senators 'won't vote for Ung-Ing'

Senator Wanchai Sornsiri says a group of senators, including himself, will not vote for Paetongtarn "Ung-Ing" Shinawatra of the Pheu Thai Party to become the next prime minister.

Bangkok Post · Feb 11, 2023

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Bangkok Post · Feb 11, 2023

BGRIM signs Malaysian energy deal

B.Grimm Power Plc (BGRIM) plans to supply electricity from renewable sources to TNB Power Generation Malaysia in an effort to support energy security in Asia and assist the Asean Power Grid project.

Bangkok Post · Feb 11, 2023

Police reform an unmitigated failure

Bribery, extortion, graft, abuse of power, a hand in illegal businesses — you name it, these are just a few of the sins committed by numerous bad cops. And quite a few of the offenders rank in the upper echelons of the police force, which is stripping public confidence and…

Bangkok Post · Feb 11, 2023

Food for thought

A hunger strike campaign by two young political activists demanding the release of all political prisoners as well as the abolition of the lese majeste and sedition laws has drawn concern from across the political spectrum.

Bangkok Post · Feb 10, 2023

PM praises role of social media

Social media is helping to expose and resolve cases of corruption, which has become entrenched in society, Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha said on Friday during a speech on the role of young ambassadors in further developing the country and on the global stage.

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Bangkok Post · Feb 10, 2023

Anwar wants Thailand to do more on Myanmar

Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has asked Thailand to play a more active role in resolving the conflict in Myanmar, making comments that signal Southeast Asia is divided on how to handle the junta that seized power two years ago.

Bangkok Post · Feb 9, 2023

Thais join quake mission

His Majesty King Maha Vajiralongkorn Phra Vajiraklaochaoyuhua has sent messages of condolences to the presidents of the Republic of Türkiye and the Syrian Arab Republic after the recent earthquake, which had killed over 16,000 people as of Thursday.

Bangkok Post · Feb 9, 2023

Anwar begins productive visit

Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim’s arrival in the kingdom on an official visit produced quick results with the sealing of four energy-related and economic agreements on Thursday.

Bangkok Post · Feb 9, 2023

TAOs buoyed by Prayut's wage pledge

More than 400,000 officials from tambon administrative organisations (TAO) across Thailand are expecting the interior minister to approve their proposed salary increases as their wages have not been boosted for 15 years.

Bangkok Post · Feb 8, 2023

MP offers May 7 poll date

The House is expected to be dissolved on March 15 and a general election held on May 7, according to Chinnaworn Boonyakiat, a Democrat Party MP for Nakhon Si Thammarat who also serves as a deputy chief government whip.

Bangkok Post · Feb 7, 2023

Parties urged to shun populism

Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha has warned against populist policies being rolled out by political parties to attract voters ahead of the upcoming general election, saying their election pledges could inflict financial burdens on the national budget.

Bangkok Post · Feb 7, 2023

Govt pledges aid for quake-hit Turkey, Syria

The government is offering to send assistance and a rescue team to help with search and rescue efforts after a 7.8-magnitude earthquake hit southern Turkey and its neighbour Syria.

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