The Latest Breaking News from Wissanu Kreangam

Thaksin's jail term could be cut further

Former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra has the same rights as all other inmates to receive further reductions to his jail sentence, said former deputy prime minister Wissanu Krea-ngam.

Bangkok Post · Sep 4, 2023

Former Thai leader Thaksin Shinawatra, jailed after returning from exile, requests a royal pardon

Former Thai Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra, who recently returned from exile and began serving an eight-year prison term, has requested a royal pardon

The Independent UK · Aug 31, 2023

Wissanu has seen no pardon request

Outgoing Deputy Prime Minister Wissanu Krea-ngam said on Wednesday he cannot say whether Thaksin Shinawatra's formal application for a royal pardon has been filed.

Bangkok Post · Aug 31, 2023

Speaker to be named July 4

The selection of the new House speaker will take place on July 4 as the Move Forward Party (MFP) and the Pheu Thai Party remain deadlocked over who gets the position.

Bangkok Post · Jun 29, 2023

Wissanu plays down court's MFP query

Deputy Prime Minister Wissanu Krea-ngam on Tuesday played down the Constitutional Court's decision to seek an update from the Office of the Attorney-General (OAG) on a petition against the Move Forward Party (MFP) for allegedly attempting to overthrow the constitutional monarchy.

Bangkok Post · Jun 27, 2023

Prayut starts ‘packing up’ belongings

Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha has begun packing up his belongings in preparation for vacating his office at Government House.

Bangkok Post · Jun 21, 2023

New PM likely on July 13

A joint sitting of the House of Representatives and the Senate is expected to convene on July 13 to select a new prime minister, according to a source at the cabinet meeting.

Bangkok Post · Jun 20, 2023

House Speaker bears burden if PM is suspended

Deputy Prime Minister Wissanu Krea-ngam says the House speaker bears full responsibility if the individual they propose for royal endorsement as the next prime minister is unable to fulfil their duties due to suspension by the Constitutional Court.

Bangkok Post · Jun 14, 2023

Suspension threatens Pita PM bid

Anyone who is suspended by the Constitutional Court pending legal proceedings cannot be nominated for prime minister, according to Deputy Prime Minister Wissanu Krea-ngam.

Bangkok Post · Jun 13, 2023

Activists want PM investigated over anti-torture law delay

Civil society groups have asked the National Anti-Corruption Commission (NACC) to investigate Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha and his cabinet over the postponement of the anti-torture law.

Bangkok Post · Jun 6, 2023