Paetongtarn Shinawatra Officially Set to Become Thailand’s 31st and Youngest Ever Prime Minister
National —
On August 16th, 2024, the House of Representatives held a special session to elect a new Prime Minister, following the Constitutional Court’s decision to end Srettha Thavisin’s term.
Chaired by House Speaker Wan Muhamad...
Chamber of Commerce Confident in Economic Stability Despite PM’s Removal
PRESS RELEASE:
Thailand's economy is expected to remain resilient despite the recent Constitutional Court ruling that removed Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin and his Cabinet from office. The court's 5-4 decision has caused short-term concerns about...
Thai Parliament to Hold Special Session on August 16th to Approve New Prime Minister
National —
At 5:00 PM on August 14th, 2024, Parit Wacharasindhu, a Member of Parliament (MP) from the People’s Party, expressed his party's concerns following the Constitutional Court's decision to remove Srettha Thavisin from the...
Thai Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin Removed From Office by Constitutional Court
National —
In a groundbreaking development, the Thai Prime Minister, Mr. Srettha Thavisin, has been removed from his prime ministerial post by the Thai Constitutional Court on Wednesday, August 14th, 2024.
The court ruled 5-4 today...
Thai Constitutional Court to Deliver Ruling on PM Srettha Thavisins Impeachment Tomorrow
National —
At 9:45 AM on August 13th, 2024, Thai national media questioned Wissanu Krea-ngam, the advisor to the Prime Minister, regarding Thai Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin's closing statement in court following the impeachment request...
Thai Prime Minister Srettha Launches Beach Conservation Project in Phuket
Phuket –
The Thai Prime Minister has launched the Phuket Sandbox Beaches Conservation project.
On Thursday, August 8th, Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin led the opening ceremony for the project at Dolphin Park on Patong Beach. He...
Prime Minister Srettha Visits Phuket to Review on Marine Conservation and Waste Reduction
PRESS RELEASE:
Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin is scheduled to visit Phuket today to review initiatives focused on marine conservation and waste reduction.
Thipamart Oop-noi, Director of the Marine and Coastal Resources Research Center (Upper Andaman Sea),...
Thai Constitutional Court Dissolves Move Forward Party, Imposes 10-Year Ban on 11 Executive Members
National —
At 9:30 AM on August 7th, 2024, the Thai Constitutional Court convened to discuss and vote on Thirayuth Suwankaesoorn's petition seeking the dissolution of the Move Forward Party (MFP) and the revocation of...
Over 10.5 Million Register for 10,000-Baht Digital Wallet Stipend on Opening Day
PRESS RELEASE:
Over 10.5 million people had registered for the much-awaited digital wallet stipend program within the first six hours of the registration opening earlier today.
Deputy Finance Minister Julapun Amornvivat said this figure exceeded initial...
Thai PM Praises Public Confidence as Digital Wallet Initiative Drives App Surge
National —
On July 30th, 2024, Thai Government spokesperson Chai Watcharong announced a significant increase in the usage of the "Thang Raj" application following a detailed briefing on the "10,000-baht Digital Wallet" scheme.
Since July 24th,...
