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Parties may propose a bill seeking to grant amnesty to convicts in politically related cases, but talks on the matter can only take place after the formation of a new parliament, according to Deputy Prime Minister Wissanu Krea-ngam.

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Thaksin jibe irks Prayut

Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha on Wednesday reacted angrily to a question about former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra.

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Voter handout 'unlawful'

Deputy Prime Minister Wissanu Krea-ngam has put the brakes on a Senate committee's proposal for 500-baht travel payouts for voters.

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No clear election timeline yet: Wissanu

The Election Commission (EC) expects to spend about 5 billion baht on the coming general election, the exact timeline of which cannot yet be drawn up, Deputy Prime Minister Wissanu Krea-ngam said on Wednesday.

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'Law delay no risk to polls,' says Wissanu

With new laws on political parties and the election of MPs yet to receive royal endorsement, it is for the Election Commission (EC) to decide how to proceed if a House dissolution takes place before that, Deputy Prime Minister Wissanu Krea-ngam said on Friday.

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Interior permanent secretary under ethics investigation

The Interior Ministry has set up an ethics committee to investigate permanent secretary Suttipong Juljarern for allegedly insulting and humiliating a junior official during a recent meeting of ministry officials, Deputy Prime Minister Wissanu Krea-ngam said on Tuesday.

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PM orders National Parks chief moved to facilitate graft probe

The prime minister signed an order shunting the Department of National Parks, Wildlife and Plant Conservation chief to an inactive post at the PM’s Office on Wednesday, to facilitate the investigation into the top official’s alleged demands for huge bribes.

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Ex-Amlo chief 'can face probe'

The National Anti-Corruption Commission (NACC) can still launch an investigation into alleged connections between the former chairman of the Anti-Money Laundering Office (Amlo) and an alleged triad boss despite his resignation, Deputy Prime Minister Wissanu Krea-ngam said yesterday.

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Court to rule on election law

A ruling on Wednesday from the Constitutional Court on the party-list election system is expected to set an important course for Thai politics.

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Court 'won't force' PM's hand

Deputy Prime Minister Wissanu Krea-ngam gave his assurance on Wednesday there is no reason for the prime minister to dissolve the House on Nov 30 or after, no matter how the Constitutional Court rules on an organic law on the elections of MPs.

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Narcotics board 'has no sway' over cannabis orders: Wissanu

The Office of the Narcotics Control Board (ONCB) has no authority to alter or reverse any ministerial announcements signed by Public Health Minister Anutin Charnvirakul concerning the decriminalisation of cannabis, Deputy Prime Minister Wissanu Krea-ngam said on Monday.

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Govt could lend money for World Cup broadcast rights

The Sports Authority of Thailand (SAT) can borrow money from the government for the purchase of broadcasting rights for the 2022 World Cup, Deputy Prime Minister Wissanu Krea-ngam said on Tuesday.

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Wissanu: Govt could lend money for World Cup broadcast rights

The Sports Authority of Thailand (SAT) can borrow money from the government for the purchase of broadcasting rights for the 2022 World Cup, Deputy Prime Minister Wissanu Krea-ngam said on Tuesday.

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Govt bows to pressure on foreign land buyers

The cabinet yesterday approved a request by the Interior Ministry to withdraw a controversial bill on land ownership by foreigners, said official spokesman Anucha Burapachaisri.

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Thai foreign land ownership proposal withdrawn from cabinet

Interior Minister Anupong Paojinda said his draft proposal to allow foreigners to own a small block of residential land was withdrawn from the cabinet agenda on Tuesday.

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PM: No early dissolution

Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha and his deputy, Gen Prawit Wongsuwon, on Tuesday rejected speculation by the opposition that the House could be dissolved in December.

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Prayut can't stay PM after 2025: Wissanu

Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha's tenure will end in 2025 if he is re-elected in the upcoming election, Deputy Prime Minister Wissanu Krea-ngam told the press on Monday.

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New flak for foreign land ownership bill

The government is listening to every concern about the proposal to allow foreigners to hold land ownership of up to one rai for residential purposes, said Deputy Prime Minister Wissanu Krea-Ngam.

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Wissanu tight-lipped on future of House

Deputy Prime Minister Wissanu Krea-ngam downplayed speculation on Thursday that suspended Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha may dissolve parliament after the Apec summit in November.

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Curtain falling for old power cliques

With public anxiety growing over the future of Prayut Chan-o-cha in the role of prime minister, society has become shrouded with rumour and speculation.

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Legal team disputes Prayut's starting date to court

Day One for Gen Prayut Chan-o-cha as prime minister was not in 2014, Deputy Prime Minister Wissanu Krea-ngam said on Friday, summing up a defence statement submitted to the Constitutional Court.

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No reason to call an election: Wissanu

There is no justifiable reason to dissolve the House at this point in time although a dissolution is technically possible even with an acting prime minister, Deputy Prime Minister Wissanu Krea-ngam said on Monday.

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Wissanu: Prayut can still be caretaker PM

Deputy Prime Minister Prawit Wongsuwon could automatically take over as caretaker prime minister, but if he does not want the role Gen Prayut Chan-o-cha could fill it in his continuing capacity as a cabinet minister, according to Deputy Prime Minister Wissanu Krea-ngam.

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PM petition awaits court nod

All eyes are on whether the Constitutional Court will on Wednesday accept a petition filed by the opposition bloc seeking a ruling on Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha's eight-year tenure.

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Cabinet, Prayut to stay despite court decision, says Wissanu

Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha and his cabinet will remain in office even if the Constitutional Court accepts a petition on his eight-year tenure for consideration, Deputy Prime Minister Wissanu Krea-ngam said on Tuesday

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