PRIME MINISTER Srettha Thavisin has embarked on a three-day visit to the three Muslim-majority provinces of South Thailand, specifically to promote tourism. The trip will include a range of social, cultural and economic activities designed to highlight the growth potential of Narathiwat and Yala, which share a direct land border with Malaysia, and Pattani,
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PM buys oil painting at Pattani market for 30,000 baht
By Thai Newsroom Reporters PRIME MINISTER SRETTHA Thavisin today (Feb. 27) purchased an oil painting entitled “Peace” for 30,000 baht in cash from an artist in Pattani. At a community market in the capital district of the southern province, the prime minister viewed and obviously admired the oil painting on display and bought it
Read moreSrettha shrugs off alleged Thaksin’s role in Cabinet reshuffle
By Thai Newsroom Reporters PRIME MINISTER SRETTHA Thavisin today (Feb 26) shrugged off criticism that de facto Pheu Thai boss-cum-convict on parole Thaksin Shinawatra would quietly play a pivotal role in a future reshuffle of cabinet members. The prime minister categorically dismissed speculation that a cabinet reshuffle might probably be looming under the influence
Read moreSrettha quietly visits Thaksin at home
By Thai Newsroom Reporters PRIME MINISTER SRETTHA Thavisin quietly visited de facto Pheu Thai boss-cum-convict on parole Thaksin Shinawatra at the latter’s home today (Feb. 24). Srettha talked with Thaksin over lunch at Chan Song Lah residence where the host was seen wearing soft splints around his neck and right arm. They held a
Read moreAs Thaksin returns home, Srettha quashes talk of two prime ministers
AFTER de facto Pheu Thai boss Thaksin Shinawatra returned to his Chan Song Lah residence upon being released on parole early this morning (Feb. 18) Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin said not to talk about how many prime ministers there are in the country because according to the constitution there is only one, and that
Read moreSrettha remains non-committal over possible meeting with Thaksin
By Thai Newsroom Reporters PRIME MINISTER SRETTHA Thavisin today (Feb.17) remained non-committal over the possibility that he could meet with de facto Pheu Thai boss-cum-convict on parole Thaksin Shinawatra for consultations over his running the country. The Pheu Thai-endorsed prime minister sidestepped a reporter’s question as to whether he might probably manage to see
Read moreSomsak downplays tale of two prime ministers
By Thai Newsroom Reporters DEPUTY PRIME MINISTER SOMSAK Thepsuthin today (Feb.16) downplayed criticism that Thailand might be virtually, simultaneously run by two prime ministers – the current Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin and former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra. Somsak confirmed Srettha who lawfully performs as head of government will not be overruled by anyone else
Read morePM would dissolve House rather than resign over possible digital wallet fiasco
By Thai Newsroom Reporters PRIME MINISTER SRETTHA Thavisin would ultimately choose to dissolve the House of Representatives and call a general election rather than resign if the Pheu Thai digital wallet campaign was eventually rejected at parliament, according to a partisan source. Srettha has earlier confided to some of his personal associates that he
Read morePM reaffirms intention to complete full term
By Thai Newsroom Reporters PRIME MINISTER SRETTHA Thavisin reassured today (Feb.13) he has unfaltering intention to run the country throughout the Pheu Thai-led government’s four-year term during which, he said, the people’s welfare will be better. The Pheu Thai-endorsed Srettha was apparently responding to sustained speculation that he might possibly be pressed to resign
Read morePM: Will keep urging central bank to cut rates
By Reuters and published by CNA PRIME MINISTER Srettha Thavisin said on Friday (Feb. 9) he will continue to urge the central bank to cut interest rates. His comments on social media platform X come just days after the Bank of Thailand left the key rate unchanged at 2.50 percent, the highest level in
Read morePM annoyed 10,000 baht digital wallet scheme stuck with graft-busters
PRIME MINISTER Srettha Thavisin said this morning (Feb. 3) at Don Mueang Airport before flying to Sri Lanka for an official visit that although the Thai people cannot wait any longer for the 10,000 baht digital wallet project to start, his government is still waiting for a recommendation from the National Anti-Corruption Commission (NACC),
Read moreSrettha having said he would amend Section 112 just an opinion: Party
PHEU THAI today (Feb. 1) explained that Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin having once said he would amend Section 112 of the Criminal Code, or the lese majeste law, was just his opinion and not part of the party’s campaign leading up to the general election last May, Matichon newspaper said. This came after the
Read morePM continues working despite suffering from flu
PRIME MINISTER Srettha Thavisin has caught the flu but will continue working as usual tomorrow (Jan. 31) with there being an appointment for a dinner meeting with military leaders in the evening, TV Channel 7 said today. Srettha met reporters before attending a meeting with Phue Thai MPs at the party’s headquarters and it
Read moreDon’t delve into German President making a comparison: Pita
FORMER Move Forward leader and party-listed MP Pita Limjaroenrat urged the public to not focus on any possible comparison visiting German German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier might make after holding talks with both him and Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin, Manager Online and Amarin TV said today (Jan. 26). Speaking to reporters prior to attending a
Read morePM holding talks with several key business leaders at Davos
IN attending the World Economic Forum (WEF) 2024 at Davos, Switzerland, taking place during Jan. 15-19, Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin is holding talks with several key business leaders with as many as 14 meetings scheduled for today (Jan. 17), Thai Rath newspaper said. The Prime Minister’s schedule today is as follows: 1) Attend the
Read moreSrettha vows to run country throughout four-year term
By Thai Newsroom Reporters PRIME MINISTER SRETTHA Thavisin said today (Jan.11) he unfalteringly intends to run the country throughout a four-year term of the executive branch rather than be possibly replaced by Pheu Thai leader Paetongtarn Shinawatra. The Pheu Thai-backed prime minister said he will definitely not opt out either by resigning or dissolving
Read moreDigital wallet scheme to be rolled out by May: PM
By Reuters and published by CNA THAILAND’S plan to kick-start its economy via a 500-billion-baht ($14.3-billion) ‘digital wallet’ handout programme will proceed by May, Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin told reporters today (Jan. 9). His comments come after the Office of the Council of State, an independent panel that provides legal advice to governments, found
Read moreSrettha tipped to run country at least throughout this year: NIDA Poll
By Thai Newsroom Reporters PRIME MINISTER SRETTHA Thavisin is believed to be able to run the country throughout this year, regardless of following years to say the least, according to a NIDA Poll released today (Jan.7). The NIDA Poll, conducted last month among a total of 1,310 people from all walks of life in
Read morePM taken to task over Thaksin case during budget debate
By Thai Newsroom Reporters PRIME MINISTER SRETTHA Thavisin was today (Jan.3) taken to task for allegedly doing nothing about de facto Pheu Thai boss-cum-convict at large Thaksin Shinawatra since he returned from self-exile abroad last year. During today’s budget debate at parliament, former deputy prime minister-cum-former commerce minister Jurin Laksanavisit took the floor to
Read moreToo soon to say whether Paetongtarn will join the Cabinet: Phumtham
By Thai Newsroom Reporters PHEU THAI WHEELER-DEALER Phumtham Wechayachai commented today (Jan.2) it is too soon to say for the time being whether Pheu Thai leader Paetongtarn Shinawatra might probably be named a new member of cabinet. Phumtham said whether Paetongtarn, daughter of de facto Pheu Thai boss-cum-convict at large Thaksin Shinawatra, could possibly
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