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  • Thailand NewsThaksin-era furniture returns as Paetongtarn takes office

    Thaksin-era furniture returns as Paetongtarn takes office

    The iconic furniture from Thaksin Shinawatra’s administration has been reinstated in the Prime Minister’s office, just in time for his daughter, Paetongtarn Shinawatra, to take the reins as Thailand’s youngest premier. The sofa set and wooden desk, once the centrepieces of the PM’s office during Thaksin’s tenure (2001-2006), were returned today to their original spots in the Thai Khu Fah…

  • Politics NewsThai politics in Cabinet fever as PM race heats up, 7 candidates

    Thai politics in Cabinet fever as PM race heats up, 7 candidates

    Following the removal of former Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin, several media outlets are closely watching the selection of the next PM and the formation of the new Cabinet with seven potential candidates from five coalition government parties. According to Section 159 of the Constitution, the appointment of the PM of Thailand involves five conditions: The House of Representatives must appoint…

  • Cannabis NewsSupporters urge Thai PM to prevent Cannabis reclassification

    Supporters urge Thai PM to prevent Cannabis reclassification

    Wisarat Phanprasat, head of the Western Herbal Community Business Network in Kanchanaburi, led a significant demonstration alongside over 1,000 cannabis supporters, submitting a draft of the People’s Cannabis Act and a petition to the prime minister. This event took place in front of the United Nations in Bangkok. The primary demand was to oppose the classification of cannabis as a…

  • Thailand NewsThai PM denies plans to limit Bank of Thailand governor’s powers

    Thai PM denies plans to limit Bank of Thailand governor’s powers

    Thailand Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin dismissed any intention of modifying the law to restrict the authority of the Bank of Thailand’s (BoT) governor amidst a disagreement over the central bank’s interest rate policy. Responding to queries about potential amendments to the Bank of Thailand Act to limit the governor’s powers, the 62 year old Thai prime minister assured that such…

  • Thailand NewsThai government’s rainy day plan: Combating drought and El Nino

    Thai government’s rainy day plan: Combating drought and El Nino

    Confronted with the detrimental impacts of the El Nino weather phenomenon, the Thai government is mobilising to tackle the decreasing rainfall and drought plaguing the nation’s agricultural sector, according to Thailand Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin. Following a special Cabinet meeting yesterday, PM Srettha highlighted the government’s commitment to the welfare of the agricultural community and the nation at large. The…

  • Thailand NewsThai PM’s night market escapade in Khon Kaen stirs up lotto luck frenzy

    Thai PM’s night market escapade in Khon Kaen stirs up lotto luck frenzy

    Thailand Prime Minister and Finance Minister Srettha Thavisin last night visited a bustling night market in Khon Kaen, sparking interest among superstitious locals looking for lottery numbers. The visit was filled with interactions with local traders enjoying their evening meals. PM Srettha and his entourage, including Sermsak Pongpanich, Minister of Culture, Precha Phonphanich, son of Sermsak, and Suriya Chuengrungrueangkit, Minister of Transport,…

  • Thailand NewsThai Prime Minister pledges to tackle fisheries industry woes

    Thai Prime Minister pledges to tackle fisheries industry woes

    Srettha Thavisin, the Thai Prime Minister, promised to address the issues plaguing the fisheries industry in his visit to Samut Songkhram yesterday. This move came after representatives from the industry called upon the newly formed government to revise laws to mitigate the effects of restrictions put in place to combat illegal, unreported and unregulated (IUU) fishing. Srettha stated that the…

  • Politics NewsSrettha Thavisin endorsed by US, EU, and Singapore

    Srettha Thavisin endorsed by US, EU, and Singapore

    Srettha Thavisin, recently elected as Thailand’s 30th prime minister, received a warm welcome and expression of support from the United States, the European Union, and Singapore. The allies are enthusiastic about further strengthening their strategic alliances with Thailand under the new leadership. Antony Blinken, the US secretary of state, emphasized the shared values between the two nations and their joint…

  • Thailand NewsNew Thai PM, Srettha, vows to elevate Thai well-being, royal PM appointment postponed

    New Thai PM, Srettha, vows to elevate Thai well-being, royal PM appointment postponed

    The newly elected Prime Minister of Thailand promised to elevate the well-being of the Thai people after yesterday’s Parliament meeting to select a new PM. However, the scheduled royal ceremony for the installation of the new PM at 8pm encountered a delay. During the Parliament meeting to select a new PM, the Pheu Thai Party’s candidate, Srettha Tavisin, managed to…

  • Thailand NewsNew era in Thailand: Srettha Tavisin voted 30th Prime Minister of Thailand

    New era in Thailand: Srettha Tavisin voted 30th Prime Minister of Thailand

    Thailand can finally hail a new leader after Pheu Thai Party candidate Srettha Tavisin secured enough votes from members of the National Assembly of Thailand to become the kingdom’s 30th prime minister. Today, August 22, marked a day of significance for Thailand, as the nation witnessed two important events. Leading the headlines was the return of a former Thai PM,…

  • Politics NewsThaksin Shinawatra’s 15-year exile ends with immediate jail term upon return (video)

    Thaksin Shinawatra’s 15-year exile ends with immediate jail term upon return (video)

    Former Thailand Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra was jailed this morning only hours after his aeroplane touched the tarmac at Don Mueang International Airport in Bangkok – ending his 15-year self-imposed exile. The 74 year old ex PM’s aircraft landed at 9am today and he was immediately escorted to the Supreme Court to acknowledge and begin an eight-year prison sentence. Despite…

  • Thailand NewsParliament’s prime delay: PM selection meeting postponed as Constitution Court weighs Pita renomination

    Parliament’s prime delay: PM selection meeting postponed as Constitution Court weighs Pita renomination

    Parliament President Wan Muhamad Nor Matha (Wan Nor) officially announced today that the prime minister selection meeting, scheduled for tomorrow, is postponed until further notice. The delay is a result of the postponement of the Constitution Court to decide on the renomination of Pita Limjaroenrat as a PM candidate. The Thai Ombudsman last week requested the Constitution Court to determine…

  • Thailand NewsThai Ombudsman deems rejection of MFP leader’s renomination as PM as unconstitutional

    Thai Ombudsman deems rejection of MFP leader’s renomination as PM as unconstitutional

    The Thai Ombudsman yesterday declared Parliament‘s rejection of Move Forward Party (MFP) leader Pita Limjaroenrat’s renomination as a prime ministerial candidate as unconstitutional. As a result, the case will be forwarded to the Constitutional Court for further review. This request followed a solution passed by the Parliament Assembly, which blocked Pita’s bid to become PM. The Ombudsman believes that this…

  • Thailand NewsMove Forward Party’s ‘Pita’-ful plan: Deputy leader aims for Thailand’s PM seat

    Move Forward Party’s ‘Pita’-ful plan: Deputy leader aims for Thailand’s PM seat

    The deputy leader of the Move Forward Party (MFP) revealed to the media today that the party plans another attempt to put forward leader Pita Limjaroenrat as Thailand’s next prime minister. Natthawut Buapratum made known the MFP will discuss the matter with the eight coalition parties. Natthawut revealed that Pita’s bid to become PM was blocked by many MPs and senators…

  • Thailand NewsElection letdown: MFP leader falls short of prime ministerial votes in Thai race

    Election letdown: MFP leader falls short of prime ministerial votes in Thai race

    Pita Limjaroenrat, the leader of the Move Forward Party (MFP) and the top vote-getter in the General Election 2023, fell short of securing enough votes from the members of Parliament and senators to become the Thai Prime Minister. Despite obtaining 323 votes, Pita failed to reach the required threshold of 375 votes. The newly elected President of Parliament, Wan Muhamad…

  • Politics NewsPower play unleashed: New Thai prime minister set to take centre stage in thrilling joint sessions showdown

    Power play unleashed: New Thai prime minister set to take centre stage in thrilling joint sessions showdown

    The Deputy House Speaker-elect announced today the highly anticipated installation of the new prime minister of Thailand is likely to be installed within the first three joint sessions of the House of Representatives and the Senate, scheduled over the next two weeks. Deputy House Speaker-elect Pichet Chuamuangphan said that the three sessions are planned for July 13, 19 and 20,…

  • Politics NewsThai authorities search for graffiti activists insulting ex PM Prayut

    Thai authorities search for graffiti activists insulting ex PM Prayut

    Authorities are searching for a group of political activists who spray-painted offensive words disparaging Thailand’s suspended prime minister Prayut Chan-o-cha in a number of public places throughout the northeastern province of Nakhon Ratchasima. The media reported that the activists held a public expression of solidarity at several spots in Nakhon Ratchasima without permission on Wednesday, August 24. The activities were…

  • Politics NewsThai PM hits back at opposition “try and bring back Thaksin”

    Thai PM hits back at opposition “try and bring back Thaksin”

    “I know you may admire some people who previously held this position and praise them for doing a better job than me. That’s fine. Just bring them back if you can.” The first day of the no confidence debate saw some fiery exchanges between the PM and the opposition MPs goading him on his record and time as premier. Prime…

  • Thailand video newsThailand News Today | “The Last Supper of the Prime Minister”

    Thailand News Today | “The Last Supper of the Prime Minister”

      The next political challenge for Thai PM Prayut Chan-o-cha is next month when a censure motion is put to the lower house by opposition MPs. The debate is scheduled for July 18 – 22 and there is no certainty how the votes will eventually fall at this time. Renegade MPs, new political factions, the PM’s falling popularity, and a…

  • Politics NewsThai PM faces fourth censure motion next month

    Thai PM faces fourth censure motion next month

    The next political challenge for Thai PM Prayut Chan-o-cha is next month when a censure motion is put to the lower house by opposition MPs. The debate is scheduled for July 18 – 22 and there is no certainty how the votes will eventually fall at this time. Renegade MPs, new political factions, the PMs falling popularity and a looming…

  • Politics NewsFormer Thai PM denies his daughter will run for the top job

    Former Thai PM denies his daughter will run for the top job

    On Clubhouse this week, a favourite platform for former PM Thaksin Shinawatra, Thailand’s former elected leader denied rumours that his youngest daughter, Paetongtarn, will run in the next Thailand election as the nominated PM candidate for the Pheu Thai Party. Instead, he wants to see her in the party working on the marketing and strategic side of things. On April…

  • Thailand video newsThailand News Today | C.O.E replacement, Easing of restrictions, Thai Airways full resumption | Oct 14

    Thailand News Today | C.O.E replacement, Easing of restrictions, Thai Airways full resumption | Oct 14

    Jett goes through all the latest headlines in Thailand that include the new Thailand pass system, further easing of the restriction and curfew in Thailand, health minister disagrees with the PM and the full resumption of Thai Airways starting October 31st.

  • Thailand video newsThai announcements, Graphic violence, Vaccinated foreigners, COE | Thaiger Bites | Ep. 36

    Thai announcements, Graphic violence, Vaccinated foreigners, COE | Thaiger Bites | Ep. 36

    Jay and Tim go through viewer comments from our Youtube shows and the Thaiger talk forum as they go deep into the dark red zone!

  • Thailand NewsThailand News Today | Polishing the Area Quarantine, protesters moved to prison | March10

    Thailand News Today | Polishing the Area Quarantine, protesters moved to prison | March10

    Ministers are meeting in Phuket today to discuss the details of the new area quarantine, the Thai PM anoints the media scrum by spraying hand sanitiser at them…. or something, and the north and north east of Thailand today are facing very poor air quality, Chiang Mai getting the award for having the worst air quality in the world today…

  • Covid-19 NewsPM to receive AstraZeneca vaccine on Sunday

    PM to receive AstraZeneca vaccine on Sunday

    The Thai PM, Prayut Chan-o-cha will receive the AstraZeneca Covid-19 vaccine on Sunday, while Health Minister Anutin Charnvirakul will receive the Chinese jab. According to a Bangkok Post report, Sopon Mekthon from the sub-committee on vaccine management says both politicians will receive their vaccines at the Bamrasnaradura Infectious Disease Institute. On Monday, the vaccination of priority groups in specific provinces…

  • Thailand NewsThailand News Today | Week In Review | February 14

    Thailand News Today | Week In Review | February 14

    Thailand News Today covers five days of the news week, except this week which was the Chinese New Year on Friday. Now we have a weekend edition which goes over the biggest, or best stories, from the past week. Out every Saturday afternoon, catch up with Jett and Tim’s major Thai news stories from Thailand News Today. Welcome to the…

  • Thailand NewsThailand News Today | Home-made Thai vaccine ready to start trials | February 11

    Thailand News Today | Home-made Thai vaccine ready to start trials | February 11

    Thailand’s Health Minister, Anutin, is now claiming that the first stage of human trials of a locally-produced vaccine brew will get underway next month. The local Thai vaccine is a joint collaboration between the Government Pharmaceutical Organisation and the Faculty of Tropical Medicine of Mahidol University. It’s understood the vaccine has performed satisfactorily in animal testing, showing an ability to…

  • Covid-19 NewsPM vows action against ‘not factual’ information on vaccine plan

    PM vows action against ‘not factual’ information on vaccine plan

    PM Prayut Chan-o-cha will order legal action against anyone who “distorts information” about the government’s Covid-19 vaccination plan after the banned opposition politician Thanathorn Juangroongruangkit had raised the topic of “Royal Vaccine: Who Benefits and Who Doesn’t?” on his Facebook Live feed on Monday. On the Facebook Live, Thanathorn criticised the government’s vaccine procurement and production, commenting that the government…

  • Crime NewsPM visits shooting victims in hospital as the nation mourns

    PM visits shooting victims in hospital as the nation mourns

    The soldier who shot dead at least 25 people in a bloodbath in Korat was killed in a police assault at around 9am today, ending a rampage that lasted more than 17 hours. The shooter has been identified as 32 year old Jakrapanth Thomma, an officer working for the army’s 22nd Ammunition Battalion. He stole weapons and a Humvee, (a…

  • Thailand NewsPope will meet His Majesty the King and the Prime Minister during visit to Thailand

    Pope will meet His Majesty the King and the Prime Minister during visit to Thailand

    PHOTO: AFP The Catholic Bishops Conference of Thailand have released the itinerary for the Pope’s visit to Thailand next month, confirming that Pope Francis will meet separately with His Majesty the King, PM Prayut Chan-o-cha, as well as the Supreme Patriarch and head of the Buddhist faith in Thailand. The Pope’s Bangkok visit will last three days, beginning when he…