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Thaksin's jail term could be cut further

Former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra has the same rights as all other inmates to receive further reductions to his jail sentence, said former deputy prime minister Wissanu Krea-ngam.

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Former Thai leader Thaksin Shinawatra, jailed after returning from exile, requests a royal pardon

Former Thai Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra, who recently returned from exile and began serving an eight-year prison term, has requested a royal pardon

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Wissanu has seen no pardon request

Outgoing Deputy Prime Minister Wissanu Krea-ngam said on Wednesday he cannot say whether Thaksin Shinawatra's formal application for a royal pardon has been filed.

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Wissanu: Thaksin will go to jail on arrival

Fugitive former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra will go to jail when he returns to the country, according to Wissanu Krea-ngam, deputy prime minister and acting justice minister.

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Thaksin can seek royal pardon: Wissanu

Former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra can ask for a royal pardon on the first day of his imprisonment, acting Deputy Prime Minister Wissanu Krea-ngam said on Thursday.

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Thaksin return hits new delay

The return to Thailand of fugitive former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra remains on track but the plan is likely to be slightly delayed to avoid any political turbulence, according to his daughter Paetongtarn Shinawatra.

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Don't lament Pirapan quitting, says UTN

The United Thai Nation (UTN) Party has called on its supporters not to feel disappointed by party leader Pirapan Salirathavibhaga's decision to resign as a list MP to concentrate on his duty as the prime minister's secretary-general.

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Speaker to be named July 4

The selection of the new House speaker will take place on July 4 as the Move Forward Party (MFP) and the Pheu Thai Party remain deadlocked over who gets the position.

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Wissanu plays down court's MFP query

Deputy Prime Minister Wissanu Krea-ngam on Tuesday played down the Constitutional Court's decision to seek an update from the Office of the Attorney-General (OAG) on a petition against the Move Forward Party (MFP) for allegedly attempting to overthrow the constitutional monarchy.

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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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New PM likely on July 13

A joint sitting of the House of Representatives and the Senate is expected to convene on July 13 to select a new prime minister, according to a source at the cabinet meeting.

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House Speaker bears burden if PM is suspended

Deputy Prime Minister Wissanu Krea-ngam says the House speaker bears full responsibility if the individual they propose for royal endorsement as the next prime minister is unable to fulfil their duties due to suspension by the Constitutional Court.

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Suspension threatens Pita PM bid

Anyone who is suspended by the Constitutional Court pending legal proceedings cannot be nominated for prime minister, according to Deputy Prime Minister Wissanu Krea-ngam.

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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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Male govt employees to get 15 days paternity leave

The government has broadened paternity leave periods to cover male government employees, allowing them to have 15 days' paid leave after their child's birth.

Coalition figures question ‘new election’ scenario

Two key members of the new coalition have questioned why caretaker Deputy Prime Minister Wissanu Krea-ngam raised the spectre of a new election if a shareholding complaint against Move Forward Party (MFP) leader Pita Limjaroenrat is upheld.

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Pita case could force new poll

Details of shareholding violation complaints against Move Forward Party (MFP) leader Pita Limjaroenrat will decide his fate and determine if the May 14 general election is nullified, according to caretaker Deputy Prime Minister Wissanu Krea-ngam.

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Panel to ensure anti-torture law compliance

The government has set up a panel to lay down regulations to ensure state agencies comply with the Prevention and Suppression of Torture and Enforced Disappearance Act.

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Wissanu: Comprehensive complaint may result in annulled election

The details listed in complaints will determine if Move Forward Party leader Pita Limjaroenrat is disqualified from being prime minister and whether the May general election should be annulled, according to caretaker Deputy Prime Minister Wissanu Krea-ngam.

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Deal to allow alien workers to stay, work

The cabinet has approved the extension of employment contracts that allow more than 200,000 migrant workers to keep their jobs at least until the new government takes office, according to Deputy Prime Minister Wissanu Krea-ngam.

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Court 'may act on' Pita share issue

The Constitutional Court may suspend Move Forward Party (MFP) leader Pita Limjaroenrat if it agrees to hear the case involving his media share ownership, says Deputy Prime Minister Wissanu Krea-ngam.

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Stage set for speaker showdown

The Pheu Thai Party is still locking horns with the Move Forward Party over the House Speaker position, insisting the position be filled by one of its candidates ahead of a scheduled meeting on Tuesday to thrash out a solution to the dispute.

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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.

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PTP faction eyes two cabinet seats

A Nakhon Ratchasima-based political faction of the Pheu Thai Party (PTP) said it expects to be allocated two cabinet seats after winning 14 House seats in Sunday's general election.

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