Missed opportunities due to delay in government formation likely
MONDAY, AUGUST 14, 2023
Foreign businesses are putting the brakes on investment, giving rise to concerns that the delayed formation of a new Thai government could lead to missed opportunities to attract foreign funding.
Thai consumer confidence index falls in July for the first time in 14 months
FRIDAY, AUGUST 11, 2023
The delay in government formation, the rising cost of living and conditions of recession in the global economy have resulted in Thailand’s Consumer Confidence Index (CCI) in July dropping for the first time in 14 months.
'Smooth government formation key to bring investments into Thailand'
THURSDAY, JULY 06, 2023
The process of forming the next government could have a positive or negative impact on Thailand's investment sentiment, and it was up to all parties to decide which was the best way forward for the kingdom, Kobsak Pootrakool, chairman of the Federation of Thai Capital Market Organisations (Fetco), said at a press conference on Thursday.
Pita could become PM on July 20 after 3 voting rounds: deputy speaker
THURSDAY, JULY 06, 2023
Deputy House speaker Pichet Chuamuangphan predicts that Move Forward leader Pita Limjaroenrat will need up to three rounds of voting to garner the 376 parliamentary votes necessary to become prime minister.
Srettha vows to help taxi drivers if Pheu Thai helms Transport Ministry
FRIDAY, JUNE 16, 2023
Pheu Thai Party adviser Srettha Thavisin said on Friday that his party was ready to take charge of the Transport Ministry and rectify problems faced by taxi drivers that have gone unaddressed for a decade.
Timeline to the formation of a new government after the May 14 election
MONDAY, MAY 15, 2023
As Thailand ushers in another landmark moment in the country’s political history on Sunday, The Nation provides a timeline of events after the May 14 general election leading up to the formation of the next government.
Democracy camp ready to give up PM post to block pro-junta camp
SUNDAY, MAY 12, 2019
ANTI-JUNTA PARTIES Pheu Thai and Future Forward hinted at being ready to sacrifice hopes of naming the next prime minister if that’s what it will take to block the generals from remaining in politics, even as medium-sized parties become the determining factor in forming the next government.