Thai Politics
Updates on Thai politics, including government actions, opposition movements, and policy changes.
- Politics News
Thamanat elected to role of head ‘fixer’ in Palang Pracharat party
Thamanat Prompow, still the Thai deputy agricultural minister, now has…
- Politics News
Thai PM ignores demands to step down, insists he’s going nowhere
The Thai PM is fending off near-daily calls for his…
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PM moved vaccine funds from Health Ministry to Central Fund in case of “urgent need”
The PM has been re-jigging the government coffers, saying he…
- Politics News
Former Finance Minister petitions to revoke approval of government’s 700 billion baht loan
A former politician, who served as Finance Minister from 2011…
- Politics News
Government accused of infighting, putting Thailand’s recovery at risk
Both opposition politicians and members of the coalition have come…
- Covid-19 News
Thailand’s global reputation for pandemic management goes down the pan
Oh, how the tables have turned… This time last year,…
- Politics News
Thanathorn acknowledges, responds to lèse majesté charge
The former leader of the now disbanded Future Forward Party…
- Thailand News
Thailand News Today | Imprisoned protesters cry foul, investigation into scout drowning | March 19
Link to Jett’s VDO: https://youtu.be/uJd0qrU9xqE Thailand’s Public Health Minister says…
- Thailand News
Thailand News Today | Pollies in jail, Covid originated in Thailand? | Feb 25
Today on Thailand News Today, a number of government ministers…
- Politics News
Behind bars: government ministers among 29 jailed for Yingluck protests
A number of government ministers have been jailed for their…
- Politics News
Former Thai PM Thaksin makes appearance on popular Clubhouse app
Ex-PM Thaksin Shinawatra, who has been living in exile for…
- Politics News
Thai PM walks out of parliament, accusing MPs of not listening to him
Thai PM Prayut Chan-o-cha has walked out of a parliamentary…
- Thailand News
Thai PM is ready to work closely with the US President
Thailand’s PM Prayut Chan-o-cha sent a letter of congratulations to…
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Thailand’s emergency decree extended again
Thailand’s nationwide Emergency Decree has been extended again, this time…
- Politics News
Multiple challenges to Thai PM’s leadership have failed
Some compare him to Teflon for his ability to survive…
- Thailand Protest News
Protest leader Parit distances himself from Free Youth’s justification of communism
Pro-democracy protest leader Parit Chiwarak, aka “Penguin”, has sought to…
- Thailand Protest News
US senators introduce resolution in support of Thailand’s pro-democracy movement
The US Senate has called on the Thai government to…
- Politics News
Court to deliver verdict on PM’s military residence this afternoon
Security is expected to be extremely tight at Bangkok’s Constitutional…
- Politics News
Election Commission to investigate charges that Progressive Movement is run as a political party
Political activist Srisuwan Janya is accusing the Progressive Movement of…
- Thailand Protest News
Protester slammed for dressing as schoolgirl to highlight sexual harassment in Thai schools
2 government MPs have criticised a member of the “Bad…
- Thailand News
Apirat Kongsompong appointed deputy director of Crown Property Bureau
His Majesty King Vajiralongkorn has appointed former army chief Apirat…
- Thailand Protest News
Anti-government activists condemn rejection of iLaw draft, vow to fight on
Protests are set to continue following Parliament’s decision yesterday to…
- Thailand Protest News
Human rights group iLaw calls on Parliament to approve draft charter amendment
The director of iLaw, a Thai human rights non-profit group,…
- Thailand Protest News
Bangkok police urge drivers, pedestrians, to avoid Parliament area ahead of today’s protest
Police in Bangkok say motorists and pedestrians should steer clear…
- Thailand Protest News
Protesters advise police of plan for today’s Bangkok rally, several routes affected
The pro-democracy group, “Bad Students”, has formally submitted details of…
- Politics News
Pheu Thai MP says charter amendment court hearing is government delaying tactic
The Pheu Thai MP for Ubon Ratchathani has attacked the…
- Thailand Protest News
Student protesters to repeat calls for PM’s resignation at Bangkok rally tomorrow
A group of student activists going by the name, “Bad…
- Politics News
Parliament to debate draft charter amendments over 2 days next week
Parliament Speaker Chuan Leekpai says members will meet on November…
- Thailand Protest News
Protest leader calls on rally “guards” to refrain from violence
Prominent human rights lawyer and protest leader, Anon Nampa, is…
- Thailand Protest News
Army chief dismisses rumours of impending coup – VIDEO
Thailand’s Army chief Narongpan Jitkaewthae has described the chances of…
