Move Forward Party to Propose Bill to Eliminate Senate’s Power to Choose Thai Prime...
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After failing to push their leader Pita Limjaroenrat to become the Prime Minister, the Move Forward Party is now planning to propose a bill to amend Article 272 of the charter, which grants...
Thai Charter Court Dismisses Petition from Move Forward Party Around Re-nomination as Prime Minister
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On Wednesday, August 16th, the Constitutional Court of Thailand voted unanimously to drop the petition from the election-winning Move Forward Party to review a parliamentary decision that blocked its leader Pita Limjaroenrat from...
PM and Cabinet announce policies to the National Assembly
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Key policies have been presented at the National Assembly led by Prime Minister and Finance Minister Srettha Thavisin to address Thailand's economic, social and political challenges.
The government has committed to fostering unity and...
Thaksin’s Daughter is now the Leader of the Pheu Thai Party
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Paetongtarn Shinawatra, the daughter of Thailand's former Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra, has been elected as the first female leader of the ruling Pheu Thai Party.
Paetongtarn, 37, was the sole candidate at...
Parnpree Resigns After Cabinet Reshuffle
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Foreign Affairs Minister Parnpree Bahiddha-Nukara resigned from his cabinet position on Sunday (Apr 28), following a cabinet reshuffle that resulted in him losing his additional role as deputy prime minister. Despite retaining his...
Bhumjaithai Party Reaffirms Stance on Cannabis in Thailand, Opposing Recriminalization
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At 10:00 AM, on July 10th, 2024, Bhumjaithai Party spokesperson Boonthida Somchai addressed the media following the Narcotics Control Board's decision to reclassify cannabis as a type 5 narcotic.
Boonthida emphasized the party's...
Thailand to lower Covid-19 surveillance level to communicable disease that must be monitored, effective...
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The Ministry of Public Health on Wednesday, September 21st, announced the reduction of Covid-19 surveillance from a dangerous communicable disease to a communicable disease that must be monitored, effective on October 1st.
Deputy Government...
Outspoken Former MP from the Move Forward Party Proposes to Cancel Alcohol Sales Ban...
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Mrs. Amornrat Chokpamitkul, a former MP for the Move Forward Party, posted her opinions on Facebook stating Thailand should cancel an alcohol sales ban on religious holidays due to its lack of reasonable...
Pheu Thai Party Looks at All Options to Form New Thai Government
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The Pheu Thai Party is currently negotiating with parties outside the existing coalition in a bid to form a government as a leader instead of the Move Forward Party.
Pheu Thai leader Chonlanan Srikaew...
Pheu Thai Announces 11-Party Coalition
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The Pheu Thai Party has announced the final 11-party composition of its coalition government. The coalition includes key parties from the previous government.
The new alliance notably incorporates both the Palang Pracharath and United...
