Maris Sangiampongsa Named New Foreign Minister
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Maris Sangiampongsa has been officially appointed as Thailand's new foreign minister, following a royal endorsement published in the Royal Gazette on Wednesday (May 1).
Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin nominated the 66-year-old retired diplomat to...
Thai Prime Minister Vote Coming Thursday But Possible Further Votes Needed if Consensus Not...
The vote to select the new prime minister in the national assembly could occur over multiple meetings if a consensus cannot be reached in a single session, according to the soon-to-be deputy house speaker....
Thailand and Saudi Arabia agree to restore diplomatic relationship
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Thailand and Saudi Arabia mutually agreed to restore a diplomatic relationship and begin a new era of bilateral relations, Thai Prime Minister Prayut Chan-O'Ch stated in an official announcement after a courtesy call...
Local elections are this upcoming weekend in Thailand and a booze sales ban is...
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Sunday, December 20th, will see the first local elections held in Thailand since 2014 when a military led coup took over the government at the time.
This particular election is for chairmen and members of...
Premier Refutes MP’s Involvement in Police Appointments
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Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin has clarified the process of appointing a new police superintendent, highlighting that no Members of Parliament have requested such appointments, nor does he possess any power to interfere in...
Pheu Thai MP Questions Pita Limjaroenrat’s Motives in Chiang Mai Visit During Thaksin’s Return
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On March 16th, 2024, Mr. Anusorn Iamsa-ard, a Pheu Thai list MP, questioned the case of Mr. Pita Limjaroenrat, the Move Forward Party (MFP)'s chief adviser, in traveling to Chiang Mai to inspect...
Thai Defense Minister and Relevant Agencies Visit China for Submarine Procurement Discussion
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On March 28th, 2024, Mr. Sutin Klungsang, the Thai Minister of Defense, and relevant agencies visited China to discuss with private sectors and other agencies concerning the procurement of a Thai submarine.
The discussion aimed...
Minister Puangpet Dismisses Unverified Claims Against Prime Minister
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In response to circulating rumors, Minister attached to the Prime Minister’s Office Puangpet Chunlaiad addressed concerns regarding misleading news centered around Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin.
She highlighted that today's ease of disseminating information via...
Thai PM and Covid-19 Center to meet tomorrow, Friday, January 7th to consider tightening...
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Prime Minister Prayut Chan-O'Cha has ordered the relevant authorities to assess the situation of Covid-19 after the New Year's holiday before presenting it to the Covid-19 Center general meeting this Friday, January 7th.
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“Move Forward” Party urges PM and cabinet not to overturn its Progressive Liquor Draft...
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The oppositional "Move Forward" Party on Wednesday, October 26th, urged Prime Minister Prayut Chan-O'Cha and the cabinet not to overturn its Progressive Liquor Draft Bill in the next reading.
The response follows the rumor...