Government
Government-related news in Thailand, covering policy changes, elections, and official statements.
- Politics News
Government loses another MP as member heads to prison
Another blow to the ruling Palang Pracharath party and coalition…
- Politics News
Coalition considers demoting clumsy deputy agriculture minister, Thammanat Prompow
Key members of Palang Pracharath are now discussing the future…
- Politics News
Opposition says Thammanat should not have been appointed minister
PHOTO: Bangkok Post “It is old stuff from the opposing…
- Politics News
Government not tackling Thailand’s economic woes – poll
Most people regard the government of Thai PM Prayut Chan-o-cha…
- Politics News
Thai Army chief writing a thesis about the spread of ‘fake news’
Thailand’s Army Commander-in-Chief, General Apirat Kongsompong, says he has “serious concerns” over the spread…
- Politics News
Message from His Majesty the King of Thailand to be read to cabinet today
PHOTO: The Nation In what is being seen by some…
- South Thailand News
Deputy PM scoffs at demands from southern insurgency group
FILE PHOTO Southern peace talks continue to go nowhere as…
- Phuket News
Palang Pracharath MP chastises Karon Police for not offering protection during condo visit
VIDEO & SCREENGRAB: M Today The Palang Pracharath member of…
- Politics News
Thai coalition will meet with disgruntled MPs today
PHOTO: Thai PM praying he can glue back all the…
- World News
Airport shutdown tarnishes Hong Kong’s business image
PHOTO & VIDEO: Bill Barnett, c9hotelworks.com Thousands of supporters of…
- World News
Myanmar flood toll reaches 51 – 4,000 houses submerged
PHOTOS: Myanmar Times Burmese troops have been deployed to flood-hit…
- Thailand News
Serbian government grants citizenship to Thailand’s former PM Yingluck
The Serbian government has granted citizenship to Thailand’s former PM…
- Politics News
Thai Government suffers first defeat in lower house
PHOTO: Thai PBS Highlighting the Government’s frail grip on power,…
- Politics News
New Parliament House opens for sittings of MPs next week
PHOTO: Artists impression of a completed Parliament House not he…
- World News
Dams, politics and greed are killing the mighty Mekong River
Original story by Piyaporn Wongruang – The Nation | PHOTO: Sophie…
- Politics News
Thai Navy pushing Cabinet for a second Chinese submarine
The Royal Thai Navy say they want to purchase a…
- Politics News
80 opposition MPs ready to go to battle with ‘newbie’ Thai PM
He’s never spoken in a Thai parliament. He’s never been…
- Politics News
Government unveils 12 policies – BKK street food return and a higher minimum wage
One of the new parliament’s first debates, when it sits…
- Politics News
Constitutional Court accepts petition over Prayut’s fitness to be PM
The Constitutional Court yesterday accepted a petition from opposition MPs…
- Transport News
15 baht flat fares for BTS Skytrain – Transport Minister
The government’s new Transport Minister, Saksayam Chidchob, has reiterated its…
- Politics News
Military relinquish power as the new Thai cabinet prepares to be sworn in today
“Thailand is now fully a democratic country with a constitutional monarchy,…
- Politics News
Thaksin Shinawatra starting new party called Pheu Dharma
Despite his self-imposed exile in 2008 and living overseas ever…
- Business News
Somkid says new Thai Government will speed up stimulus spending as growth falters
PHOTO: The Nation Somkid Jatusripitak, a day after being officially…
- Politics News
New Thai cabinet now endorsed by HM The King
PHOTO: Adapted from Bangkok Post The new Thai cabinet has…
- Politics News
Final cabinet posts will contribute to frailty of new Thai government
Before the ink is even dry on the Cabinet list,…
- Business News
Somkid blames sluggish formation of Thai government for GDP downgrading
Deputy PM Somkid Jatusripitak is saying the delay in forming…
- Thailand Election News
Vote for new Thai PM on Wednesday – Democrats and Palang Pracharat still at loggerheads
The countdown is on to next Wednesday’s vote for a…
- Thailand Election News
Another week of negotiations and still no clear coalition emerges
PHOTO: The Nation – Palang Pracharat pose for a show…
- Thailand Election News
Thanathorn forced to sit out Parliament opening today amid media share controversy
“This is not the time to lose hope. It’s the…
- Thailand Election News
Coalition talks. And then there were…. THREE
PHOTO: Facebook page of Bhumjaithai leader Anutin Charnvirakul With HM…
