By Thai Newsroom Reporters THAILAND’S DEMOCRATIC RULE might possibly be disrupted again by a military coup which would be viewed as “the only solution” for the powers-that-be, said Pheu Thai Party leader Chonlanan Srikaew today (Jan. 26). Chonlanan told reporters at parliament that democratic rule might possibly come to an end due to a
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No cabinet reshuffle or House dissolution anytime soon: Prayut
By Thai Newsroom Reporters PRIME MINISTER PRAYUT Chan-o-cha today (Jan 20) said he has not as yet contemplated reshuffling his cabinet or dissolving the House of Representatives anytime soon, following a sudden ouster of Palang Pracharath Party secretary-general Thammanat Prompow and 20 Palang Pracharath MPs from the biggest government party. Prayut told reporters at
Read moreHouse panel: Not enough evidence to back claim Prayut paid MPs 5m baht bribe
A HOUSE of Representatives committee that investigated an allegation that Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha paid 5 million baht cash bribe to government MPs to vote for him during the no-confidence debate early September said today (Jan. 5) there was not enough evidence and eyewitnesses to support the claim, Amarin TV said. Dr. Sukit Atthopakorn,
Read moreThaksin foresees change of government in second half
FORMER prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra said yesterday (Jan. 3) that Thailand will likely get a new government in the second half of this year and although this will be a tough year for Thai people things should change in the latter half, Amarin TV said today. In an interview with Theroom44channel.com the former premier said
Read morePrayut shrugs off persistent lack of House quorum
By Thai Newsroom Reporters PRIME MINISTER PRAYUT Chan-o-cha today (Dec. 24) shrugged off the persistent lack of a quorum in the House of Representatives, bluntly saying it was no cause for concern to him. Prayut commented that a House quorum, either adequate or lacking, specifically during the deliberation of significant items of agenda was
Read moreLack of House quorum triggered by Prayut’s absence: Opposition MP
By Thai Newsroom Reporters THE REPEATED LACK OF A QUORUM in the House of Representatives has obviously followed Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha’s absence in the first place, commented an opposition lawmaker today (Dec. 19). Pheu Thai MP Yutthapong Charatsathian charged that Prayut has rarely attended House meetings and instead assigned cabinet members to respond
Read morePM advises people to raise chickens for eggs to overcome poverty
DURING a visit to southernmost Yala province today (Dec. 15) Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha at one point focused on household debt and suggested that each household raise two chickens for eggs, TV Channel 7 said. In discussions with state agencies in this province Gen. Prayut mentioned that the government saw the poverty problem and one
Read morePM furious over critics focusing on his rich and poor comment
PRIME MINISTER Prayut Chan-o-cha is fuming over social media critics targetting his comment on the rich and poor using the expressway and public roads which he pointed out is a misinterpretation, Sanook.com said today (Dec. 5) In the speech Gen. Prayut gave at the opening of the Suk Pracha Romklao Housing Project at one point
Read moreYoung woman called to police station for telling PM to retire
A YOUNG woman who told Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha that if he could not develop the country quickly he should retire quickly was today (Dec. 4) called to the police station to record her action, Sanook.com said. The incident occurred on Wednesday Dec. 1 during the Prime Minister’s visit to Kham Chanot Wang Nakhin
Read morePrayut tells coalition partners to indefinitely put off partying
By Thai Newsroom Reporters PRIME MINISTER PRAYUT Chan-o-cha today (Nov. 30) told coalition partners in government to indefinitely put off partying among themselves in the wake of an Omicron variant. During today’s cabinet meeting at Government House, Prayut called for the indefinite postponement to the planned partying among all cabinet members and MPs attached
Read moreAnti-Prayut activists, academics, MPs alerted of hackers on their iPhone
By Thai Newsroom Reporters STREET ACTIVISTS, UNIVERSITY academics and opposition MPs critical of Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha have been warned of unidentified hackers trying to access their iPhone data storage systems. House Committee on Political Development, Mass Communication and Public Participation Chairman Natcha Boonchai-insawat said today (Nov. 25) an estimated 20 political activists, academics
Read morePrayut to be told to dissolve House if lack of quorum repeated: Prawit
By Thai Newsroom Reporters PRIME MINISTER PRAYUT Chan-o-cha would be told to dissolve the House of Representatives and call a general election if lack of a quorum for House meetings repeatedly occurred, according to Palang Pracharath Party leader Prawit Wongsuwan. Prawit who concurrently performs as deputy premier was quoted as saying during yesterday’s (Nov.
Read moreThaksin: Name of Prayut’s new party similar to Sudarat’s party
FORMER Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra said this evening (Nov. 23) in a Clubhouse chat, where he uses the alias Tony Woodsome, that the name of Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha’s new party is similar to one set up by former Pheu Thai Party heavyweight Khunying Sudarat Keyuraphan, Matichon newspaper said. At one point of his
Read moreRoads around Govt House closed as musicians show up to submit petition
WITH representatives of musicians showing up to submit a petition to Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha this morning (Nov. 23) police closed the roads around the Government House to ensure security, Thai Rath newspaper said. Gen. Prayut arrived at Government House at 9 a.m. to attend a Cabinet meeting scheduled for every Tuesday but roads
Read morePrayut denies military is competing in the marketplace
PRIME Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha said today (Nov. 21) his order for troops to grow parsley and use military vehicles to transport goods was not aimed at competing with anyone and urged the public to not listen to ill-intentioned people, Amarin TV said. Both the Royal Thai Army and Navy are preparing military vehicles to
Read moreCIA Deputy Chief quietly meets with Prayut, focus on Myanmar not confirmed
By Thai Newsroom Reporters A DEPUTY DIRECTOR OF THE UNITED STATES’ Central Intelligence Agency today (Nov. 19) met with Thai Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha to discuss bilateral and regional security cooperation. National Security Council secretary-general Supot Malaniyom confirmed CIA deputy director David S. Cohen informally discussed with Prayut some bilateral and regional security cooperation
Read morePrayut holds talks with deputy CIA chief
HUSH-HUSH talks were held between Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha in his capacity as the defence minister and Deputy Director of Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) Mr. David S. Cohen at the Government House this morning (Nov. 19), Sanook.com said. When Gen. Prayut arrived at the Government House early this morning, his agenda till noon was
Read morePeople-endorsed constitution amendment bill voted down
By Thai Newsroom Reporters CONSTITUTION AMENDMENT legislation historically endorsed by the people to keep Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha from prolonging his rule beyond the next election was today (Nov. 17) overwhelmingly voted down by government MPs and senators. Following a marathon debate in a joint House of Representatives/Senate session, the amendment bill was rejected
Read moreBillboards welcoming Prayut to Krabi slashed and torn
By Thai Newsroom Reporters ROADSIDE BILLBOARDS welcoming Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha were slashed and torn by unknown persons in downtown Krabi, police said today (Nov. 15). Several welcome signs temporarily erected at roadside spots in the capital district of the southern province greeting the visiting Prayut and cabinet members were obviously impaired by a few
Read more‘The stupid leader is leaving us all for dead’ hashtag now trending on Twitter
By Thai Newsroom Reporters “THE STUPID LEADER IS leaving us all for dead” satirical phrase is currently a trending hashtag on Twitter literally describing how bizarre and ludicrous Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha’s handling of the people’s economic woes could allegedly be. Written in a well-known code of initials of the Thai alphabet, PNNGRJTKM, literally
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