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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

Don't rule out Pheu Thai-PPRP coalition

Attempts by the Pheu Thai Party to flirt with the ruling Palang Pracharath demonstrate the long-standing bond between fugitive ex-prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra and Deputy Prime Minister Prawit Wongsuwon.

Bangkok Post · Nov 4, 2022

Prayut to attend key Asean summit in Phnom Penh

Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha will be in Cambodia from Nov 10-13 to attend the Asean Summit, according to the Foreign Affairs Ministry.

Bangkok Post · Nov 4, 2022

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New mindset 'key to green growth'

Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha on Wednesday called for all stakeholders to change their business mindset and put a focus on sustainability as he touted Thailand's bio-circular-green (BCG) economic model as a solution to climate change and a core strategy for sustainable economic growth.

Bangkok Post · Nov 2, 2022

'Future' foods to be dished out at Apec

Four out of 21 newly created "future" Thai dishes in the final round of the government's ongoing food startup competition will be selected to be served along with the formal menu designed by a renowned Thai chef at Apec 2022's gala dinner later this month.

Bangkok Post · Nov 1, 2022

PM: No early dissolution

Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha and his deputy, Gen Prawit Wongsuwon, on Tuesday rejected speculation by the opposition that the House could be dissolved in December.

Bangkok Post · Nov 1, 2022

Prayut: Foreign land ownership rules can change

A new bill to allow eligible foreigners to hold land ownership in Thailand are being vetted by the Council of State and it can still be changed, Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha said on Tuesday.

Bangkok Post · Nov 1, 2022

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Prawit, others reject House dissolution speculation

Deputy Prime Minister Prawit Wongsuwon and other executives of the ruling Palang Pracharath Party (PPRP) on Tuesday rejected speculation that Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha will dissolve the House on Dec 24.

Bangkok Post · Nov 1, 2022

Teams compete to prepare Thai Apec menu

Dishes prepared by 21 teams competing to present their special Thai menu to Apec delegates in Bangkok this month are on display at Government House, and the public can taste them and vote for their favourite.

Bangkok Post · Nov 1, 2022

Prayut can't stay PM after 2025: Wissanu

Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha's tenure will end in 2025 if he is re-elected in the upcoming election, Deputy Prime Minister Wissanu Krea-ngam told the press on Monday.

Bangkok Post · Nov 1, 2022

Businesses striving to reduce plastic waste

Businesses can apply the circular economy model to help the government reduce plastic waste and prevent its release into the ocean, which threatens to have a serious impact on the marine ecosystem and human health.

Bangkok Post · Nov 1, 2022

18 leaders confirmed to attend Apec summit

Eighteen leaders of Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (Apec) member countries have confirmed they will attend the Nov 18-19 summit in Bangkok, Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha said on Monday.

Bangkok Post · Oct 31, 2022

Move Forward's Pita is Bangkok's choice for PM: poll

Pita Limjaroenrat, the Move Forward Party (MFP) leader, is the top choice for prime minister among Bangkok residents, trailed by some distance by current prime minister Gen Prayut Chan-o-cha and Paetongtarn "Ung-ing" Shinawatra, according to an opinion survey by the National Institute of Development Administration, or Nida Poll.

Bangkok Post · Oct 30, 2022

Prayut's plans still a mystery

Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha is keeping tight-lipped about his political future although the Sept 30 Constitutional Court ruling allows him to stand for re-election and serve what remains of his eight-year premiership.

Bangkok Post · Oct 29, 2022

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Bangkok Post · Oct 28, 2022

Ex-Democrat deputy chief quits the party

Former deputy Democrat Party leader Trairong Suwannakhiri has resigned from the party, saying he wants to support a new political outfit that shares similar ideologies.

Bangkok Post · Oct 28, 2022

No middle way

Re: "Coming out swinging", (BP, Oct 23), and "New parties present faint flicker of hope", (Opinion, Oct 22).

Bangkok Post · Oct 28, 2022

Prayut, Lao PM agree more bridges needed

Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha and his Lao counterpart Phankham Viphavanh agree there should be more bridges linking their countries across the Mekong River, the government spokesman said.

Bangkok Post · Oct 28, 2022

PM heads to Laos for bridge opening

Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha will visit Laos for a foundation-laying ceremony for the fifth Friendship Bridge with the kingdom on Friday.

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Bangkok Post · Oct 27, 2022

Chasing dynamic development

Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha said he aims to balance decisive action with patience and prudent planning to overhaul the country's structural development under the so-called three-pillared strategy.

Bangkok Post · Oct 27, 2022

PM to attend Lao Friendship Bridge ceremony

Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-Cha will visit Laos for the foundation-laying ceremony of the fifth Friendship Bridge over the Mekong River on Friday.

Bangkok Post · Oct 26, 2022

Don't touch liquor bill: MP

A Move Forward Party (MFP) MP has warned the government to keep its hands off a bill seeking to liberalise the liquor industry amid reports of attempts to shoot it down in parliament.

Bangkok Post · Oct 26, 2022

PM urges tight security for Apec

Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha has ordered the National Security Council (NSC) to ensure safety measures are in place for the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (Apec) Summit being held in the capital next month.

Bangkok Post · Oct 26, 2022

Cabinet rejig serves who?

Increasing calls for a cabinet reshuffle by coalition parties must be giving Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha a headache. While reshuffles have become known to be little more than a form of political horse trading, the prime minister must think of the country and the public first before making any decisions.

Bangkok Post · Oct 25, 2022

Prayut ignores Pheu Thai speculation

Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha has kept tight-lipped on the main opposition Pheu Thai Party's indication that Gen Prawit Wongsuwon -- his deputy and leader of the Palang Pracharath Party (PPRP) -- could be someone it could do business with in forging an alliance after the next polls and not him.

Bangkok Post · Oct 25, 2022

PM confident on Apec turnout

Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha said on Tuesday most of the 21 Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (Apec) leaders have confirmed their participation at the summit set for Nov 18-19 in Bangkok.

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