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Srettha vows to tackle drought, debt, drugs in Maha Sarakham

SUNDAY, MAY 05, 2024

Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin led a team of ministers from the ruling Pheu Thai Party to visit the northeastern province of Maha Sarakham on Sunday and promised to tackle the problems of drought, debt and drugs for local residents.

10-year-old rice fit for human consumption, Phumtham to prove on Monday

SUNDAY, MAY 05, 2024

Deputy Prime Minister and Commerce Minister Phumtham Wechayachai reiterated on Sunday that over 145,000 sacks of rice stored for years at two warehouses in Surin province are still of good quality and edible.

Most Thais unsure charter would be rewritten during current House term: poll

May 05, 2024

Most Thais support the government’s plan to rewrite the Constitution without changing the essence of the first two chapters, according to an opinion survey whose results were announced on Sunday.

Srettha following Thaksin’s lead to boost popularity, say observers

May 04, 2024

Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin appears to be following in the tracks of his predecessor, Thaksin Shinawatra, when it comes to boosting his popularity through provincial visits and the “PM Meets the People” television show, observers say.

Pichit stays silent amid probe into his eligibility to be a minister

May 03, 2024

The newly appointed PM’s Office Minister, Pichit Chuenban, was reluctant to speak to the media on Friday amid calls to probe his eligibility for a Cabinet post because of his previous jail sentences.

PM floats idea for Liverpool-Man U clash in meeting with English stars

May 03, 2024

Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin discussed the idea of holding a match between English Premier League rivals Liverpool and Manchester United in Thailand during a meeting with three Merseyside superstars on Friday.

PM takes swipe at BOT, as commercial banks reduce lending rates

May 03, 2024

Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin took a swipe at the central bank governor at a Pheu Thai Party event on Friday, saying it should not forget its responsibilities to the people.

Senate election will not be free and fair, warns veteran politician

May 03, 2024

The new selection process for senators lacks transparency and may lead to serious political lobbying and vote buying, a veteran politician warned.

Pheu Thai candidates to vie for PAO president’s post in 9 provinces

May 03, 2024

The ruling Pheu Thai Party announced it was putting forward candidates for Provincial Administrative Organisation (PAO) president in nine provinces next year.

Srettha’s ‘meet the people’ TV show set to kick off on May 11

May 03, 2024

Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin will from next week revive the “premier meets the people” television show to shed light on his government’s progress.

Srettha insists Pichit fit for Cabinet despite past jail sentence

May 03, 2024

Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin has defended his decision to appoint Pichit Chuenban as PM’s Office minister despite critics pointing to the latter’s previous jail sentence.

We Watch calls on EC to relax Senate election rules, inclusion of the public

May 02, 2024

An election watchdog group on Thursday called on the Election Commission (EC) to suspend its Senate election rules, saying they were designed to gag candidates, the media and the people.

MP suspects arson behind fires at industrial warehouses in two provinces

May 02, 2024

The chairman of a House committee said on Thursday that he suspected arson attacks at two industrial warehouses in Rayong and Ayutthaya provinces.

Air Force wants to procure four fighter jets at THB19 billion in fiscal 2025

May 02, 2024

A final decision will be made by June whether to purchase four Gripen fighter jets or F series fighter jets, the Air Force commander-in-chief said on Thursday.

Reaching out to the public would violate election law, EC warns Senate candidates

May 02, 2024

Senate election candidates are required by the Constitution and election law to introduce themselves to peer candidates, not to the people, Election Commission (EC) secretary-general Sawang Boonmee reiterated on Thursday.