The Latest Breaking News from Prayut Chanocha

PM quells talk of new pandemic

Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha has urged the public not to fret as authorities continue their search for a European man who is believed to have infected the Thai man recently confirmed as Thailand's second monkeypox case.

Bangkok Post · Jul 30, 2022

PM's debate 'win' may prove pointless

Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha survived the no-confidence debate, albeit narrowly. Yet his victory in parliament, a result of cash handouts to minnow parties and heavy bargaining, doesn't necessarily mean he and his government have won the support of the public.

Bangkok Post · Jul 29, 2022

Myanmar sets new low

After 18 months of tap-dancing about the world community's demands for a ceasefire and peaceful negotiations since its coup, Myanmar's military government has portrayed its dark spirit by executing four political activists. They were among 114 opposition activists given the death sentence by the junta court since early this year.

Bangkok Post · Jul 27, 2022

Recovery steps falter

Parliament may cool down after legislators finished their job grilling the government in the censure debate last week, but how the Prayut Chan-o-cha administration will better combat economic hardship remains a burning issue.

Bangkok Post · Jul 24, 2022

Thaksin: 'See you in Thailand next year'

NAKHON RATCHASIMA: Former prime minister in exile Thaksin Shinawatra hopes the long-distance birthday party thrown for him this year will be his last.

Bangkok Post · Jul 24, 2022

PM, cabinet survive vote of confidence after censure debate

Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha and 10 other cabinet ministers, targeted by the opposition during a three-day debate, on Saturday won a vote of confidence held at the end of proceedings.

Bangkok Post · Jul 23, 2022

Post-vote spotlight on Jurin and Anupong

Top executives of the Democrat and Palang Pracharath parties have downplayed the results of Saturday’s confidence vote that put two cabinet ministers in the spotlight.

Bangkok Post · Jul 23, 2022

Prayut, 10 other ministers survive no-confidence vote

Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha and 10 other cabinet ministers won a vote of confidence on Saturday after they were targeted by the opposition during the three-day debate.

Bangkok Post · Jul 23, 2022

Bangkok governor thanks PM for flood support

Bangkok governor Chadchart Sittipunt has voiced his appreciation after the premier allowed City Hall to use military trucks to transport people to safety in flooded areas.

Bangkok Post · Jul 23, 2022

Prayut defends weapons deals

Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha insisted the government will purchase submarines and F-35 fighter jets as he defended the country's military spending on the last day of the censure debate on Friday.

Bangkok Post · Jul 22, 2022