The Latest Breaking News from Privy Council

Sentencing completes spectacular fall from grace for ex-MP Jeffrey Donaldson

The former MP has been stripped of his knighthood and membership of the privy council.

Evening Standard · Oct 15

Natthaphong’s risky political gamble

The main opposition People’s Party (PP) is under intense scrutiny after its criticism of privy councillors attending a recent high-level water management meeting chaired by Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul appeared to backfire, opening a broader debate about the party’s political strategy and direction ahead of the Bangkok gubernatorial election on…

Bangkok Post · Jun 12

People’s Party faces another dissolution bid

Election Commission reviewing petition arising from comments about Privy Council

Bangkok Post · May 26

King tells Rishi Sunak he was 'reduced to tears' over public support since cancer diagnosis

The King has been pictured with the Prime Minister at Buckingham Palace for the first time since his diagnosis

Evening Standard · Feb 21, 2024

Jatuporn gets 2 years over 2007 Prem protest

The Criminal Court has sentenced Jatuporn Prompan, former chairman of the red-shirt United Front for Democracy against Dictatorship (UDD), to two years in prison in connection with the violent 2007 protest at the Si Sao Thewes Residence, then home of late Privy Council president Prem Tinsulanonda.

Bangkok Post · May 18, 2023

The owner of Hays Travel Dame Irene Hays becomes High Sheriff of Tyne and Wear for 2023/24

Dame Irene Hays received a Warrant direct from His Majesty’s Privy Council to take up the position

Chronicle Live · Apr 7, 2023

Prem probe must be fair

A teacher in Bangkok is under investigation for gross disciplinary violations over personal comments that she made about the late former prime minister and president of the Privy Council, Prem Tinsulanonda, which some observers have slammed as bullying.

Bangkok Post · Dec 28, 2022

PM orders probe of teacher’s Prem claims

Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha said the education minister would investigate claims that a public school teacher told students that the former Privy Council president and prime minister Prem Tinsulanonda was a dictator.

Bangkok Post · Dec 26, 2022

Penny Mordaunt insists she is happy despite no promotion in Rishi Sunak's cabinet

Ms Mordaunt had been vying to become the next Prime Minister but after failing to get enough backers she will continue as Commons Leader

Wales Online · Oct 27, 2022

What is 'kissing hands'? Traditional protocol between King Charles and Rishi Sunak

King Charles will carry out the 'kissing hands' ritual to appoint a new prime minister for the first time during his reign when he meets Rishi Sunak on Tuesday to invite him to form a new government

Daily Mirror · Oct 25, 2022