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The latest move to coddle and recognise Myanmar's junta government by caretaker Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha's outgoing regime does not add up. Sanctioned and supported by Gen Prayut, Foreign Minister Don Pramudwinai arranged an Asean-wide ministerial meeting in Pattaya on June 18 with Myanmar's junta-appointed Foreign Minister Than Swe with…

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Prayut starts ‘packing up’ belongings

Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha has begun packing up his belongings in preparation for vacating his office at Government House.

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Don claims progress in talks on Myanmar

Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Affairs Minister Don Pramudwinai on Monday said the latest informal meeting with some representatives from the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (Asean) and the bloc's dialogue partners yielded "some progress", though he declined to say what steps were discussed at the meeting.

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Prayut tries out Bangkok's new monorail

Caretaker Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha took a test ride on Bangkok's new Yellow Line monorail route on Monday morning, and found it "comfortable".

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Move Forward fever grips SE Asia

The Move Forward Party's (MFP) triumph in the general election has sparked new hope for political change in the region, as experts expect the ascendance of an MFP-led progressive government will help shift the landscape of international relations in Southeast Asia toward a more liberal democracy.

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Water plans need review

Drought has always been a part of Thailand's weather cycle, but this year's situation is a cause for concern due to the El Nino southern oscillation that is affecting the entire Southeast Asian region.

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Prayut says Thaksin's plans to return are a police matter

Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha said plans by fugitive former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra to return from self-exile to Thailand were not brought up during a meeting with the head of police on Monday.

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PM updated on nuclear fusion progress

Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha is pleased with the development of Thailand's Tokamak I (TT-1) nuclear fusion energy technology, saying it will play an important role in the country's sustainable energy aspirations.

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Ministry told to explore diesel tax cut extension

Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha assigned the Finance Ministry and relevant agencies on Tuesday to study the possibility of extending the excise tax cut on diesel of 5 baht per litre, which is scheduled to end on July 20 this year.

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PM wants swift action on ‘Patani State’ probe

Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha on Tuesday urged security agencies to speed up investigating a group of activists calling for a referendum on establishing an independent Muslim “Patani State” in the South.

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BMA’s Green Line debt ‘can’t be solved’

The overdue payment of around 50 billion baht that the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) owes to Bangkok Mass Transit System Plc (BTSC) will have to wait for a new government to resolve, the caretaker government said on Tuesday.

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China and Thailand to expand military ties amid Asia-Pacific 'security challenges'

China stands ready to expand military cooperation and maintain regional stability with Thailand, with a series of joint drills planned for this year.

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On solid foundations or shaky ground?

The Move Foward Party (MFP)-led alliance is conjuring up the impression that it has already assumed control of the country's administration, according to a political source.

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Prayut urges action on 'Pattani State' call

Outgoing Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha has told the National Security Council (NSC) to take action against a group of activists that called for a public referendum on whether there should be a Muslim "Pattani State" independent from Thailand.

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Move Forward leader backs major 2028 expo bid

PHUKET: Prime ministerial candidate Pita Limjaroenrat has vowed his government will support Phuket in hosting the Specialised Expo 2028.

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Pro-Pita group wants complaints dismissed

A group of demonstrators on Thursday demanded the Election Commission dismiss all complaints against Move Forward Party leader Pita Limjaroenrat and endorse official election results as soon as possible to pave the way for his government.

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Prayut hints his time as PM is over

Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha made remarks on Tuesday suggesting he sees little opportunity for him returning to power for another term.

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Prayut concedes his time as PM is over

Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha made remarks on Tuesday suggesting he sees little opportunity for him returning to power for another term.

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Activists want PM investigated over anti-torture law delay

Civil society groups have asked the National Anti-Corruption Commission (NACC) to investigate Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha and his cabinet over the postponement of the anti-torture law.

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When 312 can equal zero

Mathematics can be tricky, especially when 312 could equate to zero in the world of politics, according to veteran politician and political critic Jatuporn Prompan.

Big parties reject idea of forming national coalition

The United Thai Nation, Pheu Thai and Move Forward parties have all shrugged off a suggestion by Senator Jadet Insawang that all parties consider forming a national coalition in the event the country faces a new political crisis.

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Defence body eyes reform

The Defence Council has declared its own plan to reconfigure the armed forces in response to the Move Forward Party (MFP) pressing for military reform.

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More graft than ever

A high-profile scandal involving kickback payments for overloaded lorries is just the tip of the corruption iceberg.

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Sri Lanka PM hails ties on Vesak Day

Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha on Wednesday welcomed Prime Minister of Sri Lanka Dinesh Gunawardena on his official visit to the kingdom and congratulated the country for its speedy economic recovery, said government spokesman Anucha Burapachaisri.

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