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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.

Bangkok Post · Jun 1, 2023

More graft than ever

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

Bangkok Post · Jun 1, 2023

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.

Bangkok Post · May 31, 2023

Wherever UTN goes, so must Prayut

The United Thai Nation (UTN) Party could join the coalition alliance if Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha remains in the group, said UTN secretary-general Akanat Promphan on Saturday.

Bangkok Post · May 28, 2023

Post-poll lull has a lot to answer for

After a clear election victory, Thailand should already have a new government in office by now with Pita Limjaroenrat as prime minister, as his Move Forward Party (MFP) together with opposition ally Pheu Thai Party won a clear mandate of more than 58% of 500 lower house seats. Yet their…

Bangkok Post · May 25, 2023

Arena injured receive King's patronage

His Majesty the King will cover the medical expenses of people injured when a roof collapsed at a school during a storm in Phichit on Monday evening, Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha says.

Bangkok Post · May 25, 2023

Govt dodges anti-torture law bullet

The caretaker government does not have to take responsibility after the Constitutional Court invalidated the executive decree suspending four provisions of the anti-torture law, according to Deputy Prime Minister Wissanu Krea-ngam.

Bangkok Post · May 24, 2023

Prayut allays fears over transfer of power

Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha on Tuesday assured the nation of a smooth transition from the caretaker government to the new government, adding that sufficient measures are being maintained to shore up the economy during the process.

Bangkok Post · May 23, 2023

'No changes' so far to UTN Party leadership

Members of the United Thai Nation (UTN) Party on Monday dismissed rumours that they were considering replacing their leader, Pirapan Salirathavi­bhaga, saying they will not do so because the new party is off to a good start and will continue improving to win public support.

Bangkok Post · May 22, 2023

Thai humanitarian aid for cyclone-hit Myanmar

Caretaker Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha, on behalf of the Thai government, handed over humanitarian aid for victims of Cyclone Mocha to Myanmar ambassador U Chit Swe at Government House on Monday.

Bangkok Post · May 22, 2023