The Latest Breaking News from Suriya Juangroongruangkit

Suriya backs ministry staff shake-up

Agriculture and Cooperatives Minister Suriya Juangroongruangkit has confirmed submitting proposals to the cabinet for the appointment and transfer of senior ministry officials.

Bangkok Post · Jul 21

What's on tap for the Thai shrimp industry?

The shrimp industry has become a hot topic for the government after Malaysia suspended imports of Thai shrimp on June 1. Although this trade dispute may soon be resolved following meetings in early July, Thailand's shrimp industry continues to grapple with a longstanding and more significant challenge that has persisted…

Bangkok Post · Jul 17

Govt scrambles for markets

The government is seeking new markets for Thai shrimps after Malaysia announced an import suspension earlier this month, says Commerce Minister Suphajee Suthumpun.

Bangkok Post · Jun 10

EC to launch probe into poll candidacy

The Election Commission has agreed to launch an inquiry to determine if Move Forward Party (MFP) leader Pita Limjaroenrat has violated Section 42(3) and Section 151 of the organic law on the election of MPs by applying as a list-MP candidate despite knowing he may not have been eligible to…

Bangkok Post · Jun 9, 2023

Pheu Thai denies 'secret' PPRP deal

A rumoured "secret deal" between Pheu Thai and the Palang Pracharath Party (PPRP) has been thrust into the limelight again as the wife of a close friend of Deputy Prime Minister and PPRP leader Prawit Wongsuwon has been named candidate No.22 on Pheu Thai's party list.

Bangkok Post · Apr 4, 2023

Claims of fixing law for Thaksin refuted

Somsak Thepsutin, a former justice minister and new Pheu Thai Party member, has denied an accusation that he had revised a ministerial regulation to help fugitive former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra.

Bangkok Post · Mar 31, 2023

Somsak and Suriya officially join Pheu Thai

Somsak Thepsutin and Suriya Juangroongruangkit have officially joined the Pheu Thai Party, defecting from the ruling Palang Pracharath Party (PPRP) in which they were known as key figures in the Sam Mitr faction.

Bangkok Post · Mar 23, 2023

Somsak, Suriya deal blow to PPRP

The defection of two key figures of the Sam Mitr faction, Suriya Juangroongruangkit and Somsak Thepsutin, from the Palang Pracharath Party (PPRP) to the Pheu Thai Party has dealt a blow to the ruling party.

Bangkok Post · Mar 19, 2023

Suriya, Somsak to remain with PPRP

Industry Minister Suriya Juangroongruangkit has confirmed he and Justice Minister Somsak Thepsuthin, both key members of the Sam Mitr faction, will remain with the Palang Pracharath Party (PPRP).

Bangkok Post · Feb 7, 2023

EV producers cheered by bookings at motor show

Bookings for 5,800 electric vehicles (EVs) at the Thailand International Motor Expo are providing fuel for the government's ongoing efforts to develop the domestic EV industry.

Bangkok Post · Dec 14, 2022