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Explainer: Replacing PM no walk in the park

Seeking someone to succeed Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha is no walk in the park. It involves navigating a complex selection process, from which terms like interim prime minister and "prime minister in reserve" have sprung. The Bangkok Post has written an explainer to shed light on the issue.

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Prayut predicts tourism will be 50% restored by next year

Thailand can expect to welcome 20 million tourists next year, or about half the pre-pandemic level, Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha said on Tuesday.

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Economy seen growing 3.5% this year: PM

Thailand's economy is expected to grow 3.5% this year, down from an earlier projection of 4.0%, Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha said on Tuesday, noting how the Russia-Ukraine war could slow the economies of the country's trading partners.

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Prawit will 'warm the chair' if PM goes before poll

Deputy Prime Minister Gen Prawit Wongsuwon will step into the hot seat should Gen Prayut Chan-o-cha complete his eight-year term in office in August, Deputy Prime Minister Wissanu Krea-ngam told reporters on Monday.

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'Soft power' goal proves a tough nut to crack

The government's plan to harness "soft power" to propel Thailand into becoming a leading country of the world may sound impressive.

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Japan ties in line for boost

The official visit by Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida, the first of its kind in nine years, will not only help cement long-term Thai-Japanese relations but also spawn new trade and investment opportunities for both sides, believe some observers.

Bangkok Post

Solutions, not excuses

Thai households have been hit hard by sharp price increases for goods, food and energy. Unsurprisingly, such compounded economic malaise has prompted people to ask the government to help them cope.

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Agencies instructed to rev up organic rice drive

The government has ordered responsible agencies to speed up the promotion of organic rice to raise the income of farmers and create sustainability in the farm sector.

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GLO to offer 5 million tickets at retail through Pao Tang app next month

At least 5 million lottery tickets will be offered by the Government Lottery Office through the Pao Tang mobile application on June 2, said government spokesman Thanakorn Wangboonkongchana.

Bangkok Post

PM hails US travel safety survey amid reopening

Thailand ranked among the top 10 countries that American travellers saw as safe destinations in a survey taken last year.

Bangkok Post

Talk of Prawit's possible path to top makes waves

Deputy Prime Minister and Palang Pracharath Party (PPRP) leader Prawit Wongsuwon could be nominated for prime minister if a political "incident" were to force Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha out of office, according to Gen Wit Devahastin na Ayudhya, leader of the Setthakij Thai Party.

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PM goes on price-rise defensive

A public outcry over the rising prices of consumer goods prompted Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha to defend his government's policies which, he claimed, were better suited to dealing with the economic crisis than many other countries.

Bangkok Post

The local politics of Thai soft power

It was yet another passing storm in Thailand's overflowing teacup. The overnight sensation of 19-year-old rapper Danupha "Milli" Khanatheerakul at the recent Coachella Music Festival in the United States has shaken Thailand to its core foundations and revealed much that is still right and all that is wrong with this…

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Kishida to visit Southeast Asia, to discuss response to Russia-Ukraine war

Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida will visit five nations in Southeast Asia and Europe over the Golden Week holidays for talks with their leaders, seeking to confirm cooperation with the countries in the face of Russia's war in Ukraine, the government said Thursday.

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What are the entry rules from May 1?

Starting from May 1, fully vaccinated travellers entering Thailand are no longer required to endure a brief hotel quarantine and take an RT-PCR Covid-19 test upon arrival.

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PPRP top brass stay poker-faced on PM pick

The ruling Palang Pracharath Party (PPRP) has triggered speculation that it may nominate alternative candidates for prime minister in the next general election after having made Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha its only choice last time.

Bangkok Post

Plug pulled on diesel cap

The government has appealed for public understanding over its decision to lift the 30-baht-per-litre diesel price cap next month.

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PPRP may nominate alternative PM candidates: Prawit

The ruling Palang Pracharath Party (PPRP) may come up with alternative candidates for prime minister in the next general election, Gen Prawit Wongsuwon said on Tuesday.

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Opposition gives censure plan timeline

The opposition plans to table a no-confidence motion against the government after the amendments to two organic laws crucial for conducting a new, dual-ballot election are submitted to parliament for second and third readings.

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More than just a mango

The recent craze over mango sticky rice had Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha mulling ways to harness Thailand's cultural influence abroad, although it begs the question of how much the state understands soft power and whether it is committed enough to carry through with the vision.

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Thailand to 'fully re-open'

The Test & Go travel scheme for foreign arrivals and RT-PCR testing upon arrival will end this month as vaccinated travellers will only need to take self-antigen tests during their stay from May 1 as part of a further easing of entry rules to boost the economy and tourism.

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Test & Go ends May 1

The Test & Go process for foreign arrivals will be terminated at the end of the month and vaccinated travellers will require only self-antigen tests for Covid-19 from May 1, Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha said on Friday.

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No Covid tests on arrival for vaccinated travellers from May 1

The Test & Go process for foreign arrivals will be terminated at the end of the month and vaccinated travellers will require only self-antigen tests for Covid-19 from May 1, to stimulate tourism and the economy, Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha said on Friday.

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Rapper's viral Coachella performance leads Thai PM to push mango sticky rice for UNESCO listing

The rapper ate a bowl of the iconic dessert on stage

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Uttama elected to lead new party, Somkid its PM candidate

Uttama Savanayana, a former key figure in Gen Prayut Chan-o-cha's coalition government, was elected leader of the new Sarng Anacot Thai Party at its first annual general meeting on Wednesday.

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