THE second stage of the senatorial election that took place at the provincial level nationwide yesterday (June 16) saw 3,000 candidates elected to join the final round scheduled for June 26, Naewna newspaper said this morning (June 17). Of the 3,000 candidates who reached the national level voting 2,164 were men and 836 women
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Somsak 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 moreWith Thaksin on parole, Thailand might be run by two prime ministers
By Thai Newsroom Reporters MOVE FORWARD LEADER Chaithawat Tulathon said today (Feb.15) Thailand might probably be run simultaneously by two prime ministers after de facto Pheu Thai boss-cum-convict Thaksin Shinawatra has been released on parole. Apart from Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin legally tasked with the running of the country, the de facto Pheu Thai
Read morePheu Thai pushes Prayut to act on ministers with 2 wives
PHEU Thai Party deputy leader Yutthapong Charasathien today (Jan. 8) challenged Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha to take action on some ministers in his cabinet who have two wives, Matichon newspaper said. The Pheu Thai MP for Maha Sarakham said in being a politician one had to be ethical and urged Prayut to not be
Read moreThai Sang Thai/Sang Anakhot Thai merger can’t be ruled out: Sita
By Thai Newsroom Reporters POSSIBILITIES OF A MERGER between the Thai Sang Thai and Sang Anakhot Thai parties during a run-up to the next general election could not be entirely ruled out, according to Thai Sang Thai secretary-general Sita Tiwari. Sita commented today (Oct. 14) the possibilities of the speculated merger between the Thai Sang
Read moreNetaji and my grandfather: The untold story
By Aneesha Madan and published by The Times of India DARSHAN Singh Bajaj was sent to Bangkok at the young age of 14 years to avoid the bubonic plague in Punjab. After the day’s work, he took to staging plays which were pieces from the great Indian epics of Ramayana and Mahabharata. After the
Read moreReferendum on banning protests for 2 years proposed
THE deputy head of Palang Pracharath Party today (Nov. 2) suggested that a referendum be held on banning protests for two years with a key aim being to prevent Covid-19 spreading in this country, Thai Rath newspaper reported. Mr. Paiboon Nititawan, the party’s deputy leader, said in order to save budget the referendum could be
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