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Coups, courts, protests and Prayut: a Thai timeline

The Constitutional Court suspended Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha on Wednesday while it hears a case that could see the former general removed from office.

Bangkok Post · Aug 24, 2022

Govt spokesman: Prawit caretaker PM now Prayut suspended

Deputy Prime Minister Prawit Wongsuwon is now caretaker prime minister while Gen Prayut Chan-o-cha remains in cabinet in his role as defence minister, a government spokesman said on Wednesday.

Bangkok Post · Aug 24, 2022

Prayut silent amid tenure controversy

Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha remains tight-lipped about the opposition's move to seek a Constitutional Court ruling over a dispute regarding the eight-year limit on his premiership.

Bangkok Post · Aug 17, 2022

Prayut 'unfazed' by censure

Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha on Monday appeared unfazed by the upcoming no-confidence debate, despite uncertainties over how small coalition parties would cast their votes.

Bangkok Post · Jul 18, 2022

Prayut vows EV production within year

Thailand aims to assemble electric vehicles (EVs) domestically within a year, faster than the previous target of 2024, says Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha.

Bangkok Post · Jun 29, 2022

PM touts digital hub at summit

Declaring Thailand as Asean's Digital Hub would be a great opportunity to showcase advances in Thai 5G technology on a regional level, Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha said on Thursday.

Bangkok Post · Jun 16, 2022

Testing times for the 'brothers-in-arms'

The political mercury is rising as the opposition bloc warms up for another challenge to Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha, this time in the form of a planned no-confidence motion.

Bangkok Post · May 6, 2022

'Soft power' goal proves a tough nut to crack

The government's plan to harness "soft power" to propel Thailand into becoming a leading country of the world may sound impressive.

Bangkok Post · May 2, 2022

Talk of Prawit's possible path to top makes waves

Deputy Prime Minister and Palang Pracharath Party (PPRP) leader Prawit Wongsuwon could be nominated for prime minister if a political "incident" were to force Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha out of office, according to Gen Wit Devahastin na Ayudhya, leader of the Setthakij Thai Party.

Bangkok Post · Apr 30, 2022

'Soft power' is not built upon sweet music

The buzz over #khaonieomamuang and #MILLILiveatCoachella seems to have an ironic twist with Prime Minister Gen Prayut Chan-o-cha jumping on the bandwagon and claiming he was the one who nudged Thailand to develop its "soft power" to attract the world's attention.

Bangkok Post · Apr 18, 2022