Politics

Way cleared for Pita’s election as PM but seeds sown for political conflict with criminal probe under poll law

Way cleared for Pita’s election as PM but seeds sown for political conflict with criminal probe under poll law

June 11, 2023

Culture, Living, Personal, Politics, Thai World:

Leading legal expert at Thammasat University rubbishes the case against the Prime Minister-elect Pita Limjaroenrat based on case law precedent and Thailand’s civil code relating… Read More ›

Dangerous political flux in the aftermath of the General Election is growing and poses a threat

Dangerous political flux in the aftermath of the General Election is growing and poses a threat

June 8, 2023

Economy, Foreigners, Living, More News from Thailand, Politics, Thailand:

Weeks after the May 14th election a decisive result has been thrown into question with ‘roadblocks’ being erected in front of Mr Pita Limjaroenrat’s road… Read More ›

Democrat Party top leader warns of voices of hate toppling the ‘spirit of democracy’ in Thailand

Democrat Party top leader warns of voices of hate toppling the ‘spirit of democracy’ in Thailand

June 4, 2023

Economy, Living, Personal, Politics, Thai World, Thailand:

The warning comes days after the outgoing Democrat Party leader Mr Jurin Laksanawisit scotched any suggestion that secret talks concerning an alternative coalition government between… Read More ›

Pita shares cast a pall over historic May 14th Election, fears that the results may be nullified by a court

Pita shares cast a pall over historic May 14th Election, fears that the results may be nullified by a court

June 3, 2023

Economy, Living, Personal, Politics, Thai World, Thailand:

This week, there appeared to be little traction in the public’s mind or acceptance that the results of the General Election outcome, acclaimed, more and… Read More ›

Rejected ฿10k digital wallet plan ditched by Pheu Thai with moves towards a social welfare state

Rejected ฿10k digital wallet plan ditched by Pheu Thai with moves towards a social welfare state

June 1, 2023

Economy, Living, Personal, Politics, Thai World, Thailand:

Earlier proposals by the Pheu Thai Party for a ฿600 minimum wage by 2027 and a guaranteed salary of ฿25,000 for graduates at the same… Read More ›

Thai Marijuana tycoons ponder mixed messaging from the Move Forward-led coalition on the drug

Thai Marijuana tycoons ponder mixed messaging from the Move Forward-led coalition on the drug

May 31, 2023

Culture, Foreigners, Living, More News from Thailand, Politics, Thailand:

Move Forward deputy leader has given an assurance to operators licenced by authorities in respect of marijuana or cannabis that their businesses will not be… Read More ›

Thailand’s economy at a tipping point as markets wake up to the potential for political turmoil

Thailand’s economy at a tipping point as markets wake up to the potential for political turmoil

May 30, 2023

Economy, Living, Media, Personal, Politics, Thai World, Thailand:

Baht is down against the dollar but what may take Thailand’s leadership by surprise is both the perception of the election result outside the kingdom… Read More ›

Move Forward’s ฿450 minimum wage in 100 days seen as an earthquake moment for Thai factories

Move Forward’s ฿450 minimum wage in 100 days seen as an earthquake moment for Thai factories

May 29, 2023

Economy, Living, Personal, Politics, Thai World, Thailand:

Business leaders sending a strong warning to the proposed new government that the private business sector cannot absorb a shock rise in the minimum daily… Read More ›

Compromise mooted between Pheu Thai and Move Forward on House Speaker job before key meeting

Compromise mooted between Pheu Thai and Move Forward on House Speaker job before key meeting

May 27, 2023

Foreigners, More News from Thailand, Politics, Thailand:

This week’s deadlock has dismayed many insiders within both the Move Forward and Pheu Thai camps with rising speculation of an alternative coalition involving the… Read More ›

Bhumjaithai and Palang Pracharat won 27% of constituency seats only polling 4% in the party list vote

Bhumjaithai and Palang Pracharat won 27% of constituency seats only polling 4% in the party list vote

May 27, 2023

Living, Personal, Politics, Thai World, Thailand:

Election results being confirmed by the Election Commission shows an extraordinary level of capability by both the Bhumjaithai Party and Palang Pracharat Party candidates at… Read More ›

Move Forward opposes any plan to allow a US base in Thailand and commits to uphold its sovereignty

Move Forward opposes any plan to allow a US base in Thailand and commits to uphold its sovereignty

May 26, 2023

Living, Personal, Politics, Thai World, Thailand:

Rangsiman Rome tells reporters that efforts by conservative elements or perhaps misinformation operations should stop as he clarifies the Move Forward foreign policy position. He… Read More ›

Deputy PM Wissanu says waiting out the Senate’s voting power beyond May 2024 is not really viable

Deputy PM Wissanu says waiting out the Senate’s voting power beyond May 2024 is not really viable

May 25, 2023

Economy, Living, Personal, Politics, Thai World, Thailand:

There are only three developments that can lead to a political crisis being avoided in early August with Mr Pita Limjaroenrat’s name being nominated in… Read More ›

Kooky Palang Pracharat reports rejected on Tuesday by Prawit as Pheu Thai stands by Pita for PM

Kooky Palang Pracharat reports rejected on Tuesday by Prawit as Pheu Thai stands by Pita for PM

May 23, 2023

Living, Personal, Politics, Thai World, Thailand:

Palang Pracharat Party leadership on Tuesday rejected spurious reports that the party was to disband so that its members could join the Pheu Thai Party,… Read More ›

Move Forward’s ‘Government of Hope’ coalition delivers a programme promising a new charter

Move Forward’s ‘Government of Hope’ coalition delivers a programme promising a new charter

May 22, 2023

Foreigners, Living, More News from Thailand, Politics, Thailand:

Thailand’s proposed ‘government of hope’ would be committed to upholding and protecting the status of Thailand’s revered monarchy. The comprehensive new programme leaves parties also… Read More ›

Attorney General to have final say on prosecution in court for money laundering of Senator Upakit

Attorney General to have final say on prosecution in court for money laundering of Senator Upakit

May 21, 2023

Crime, Living, Personal, Politics, Thai World, Thailand:

Senator may be on the verge of being prosecuted for money laundering and other offences if the country’s Attorney General gives the say-so following a… Read More ›

Jatuporn warns Pheu Thai may be turned as he predicts a political impasse. Should wait for 2024 

Jatuporn warns Pheu Thai may be turned as he predicts a political impasse. Should wait for 2024 

May 21, 2023

Foreigners, More News from Thailand, Politics, Thailand:

The surprise election result has raised the stakes in Thai politics as the public has voted for a party that wants to see political accountability… Read More ›

Election vote for Move Forward may have been a cry for help from voters mired in short-term debt

Election vote for Move Forward may have been a cry for help from voters mired in short-term debt

May 19, 2023

Economy, Living, Personal, Politics, Thai World, Thailand:

Business frets about political instability and the potential policies of a Move Forward Pheu Thai government but there already appears to be growing problems beneath… Read More ›

Pita, Move Forward and seven other parties meet in Bangkok and come out smiling, ready to govern

Pita, Move Forward and seven other parties meet in Bangkok and come out smiling, ready to govern

May 18, 2023

Culture, Economy, Foreigners, Living, More News from Thailand, Politics, Thailand:

The right noises are being heard with growing support, even among senators, for respecting the democratic mandate with the Move Forward Party being urged, however,… Read More ›

Pita plots a new coalition government with Pheu Thai but open conflict has already raised its head in the Senate 

Pita plots a new coalition government with Pheu Thai but open conflict has already raised its head in the Senate 

May 15, 2023

Culture, Economy, Personal, Politics, Thai World, Thailand:

Sunday’s election victory by the Move Forward Party marks a historic shift in Thai politics as the electorate voted for principle and a more progressive… Read More ›

Move Forward Party’s good election result leaves uncertainty as to who will form the next government

Move Forward Party’s good election result leaves uncertainty as to who will form the next government

May 14, 2023

Economy, Foreigners, Living, More News from Thailand, Politics, Thailand:

The results were good news for the Bhumjaithai Party and Deputy Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul and may be seen as a rejection of Mr Chuwit… Read More ›