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Thaksin stuns Bangkok’s political establishment by returning from Dubai ahead of his Tuesday hearing

Thaksin stuns Bangkok’s political establishment by returning from Dubai ahead of his Tuesday hearing

September 8, 2025

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Thaksin shocks Bangkok by returning from Dubai just hours before Tuesday’s Supreme Court hearing, thrilling Pheu Thai supporters, rattling critics and plunging Thai politics into… Read More ›

Bizarre court challenge launched by Pheu Thai against interim government deal that elected Anutin as PM

Bizarre court challenge launched by Pheu Thai against interim government deal that elected Anutin as PM

September 8, 2025

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Pheu Thai launches a shocking court challenge seeking to remove Anutin and Natthaphong as MPs, claiming the interim government MOU violates Thailand’s rigid 2017 Constitution… Read More ›

Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul tells guests at Royal Command ceremony his duty was to the people

Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul tells guests at Royal Command ceremony his duty was to the people

September 7, 2025

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Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul pledges to serve the people tirelessly, with no holidays or breaks, promising a fully committed Cabinet, swift action on economic, security,… Read More ›

Anutin begins work on cabinet at party HQ. Civil servants elevated to lead Finance and Foreign Affairs

Anutin begins work on cabinet at party HQ. Civil servants elevated to lead Finance and Foreign Affairs

September 7, 2025

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Prime Minister-elect Anutin Charnvirakul begins work at Bhumjaithai HQ, elevating civil servants to lead Finance and Foreign Affairs while appointing a former PTT executive to… Read More ›

Thaksin tells Pheu Thai leaders he will return on Monday to face Tuesday’s Supreme Court hearing

Thaksin tells Pheu Thai leaders he will return on Monday to face Tuesday’s Supreme Court hearing

September 6, 2025

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Former Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra vows to return to Thailand on Monday to face the Supreme Court as Pheu Thai regroups, while the People’s Party… Read More ›

Anutin’s revenge as he comes back to power as Prime Minister elect after resigning from cabinet in June

Anutin’s revenge as he comes back to power as Prime Minister elect after resigning from cabinet in June

September 5, 2025

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Anutin strikes back as former deputy PM defies all odds to become Thailand’s next Prime Minister, sparking shock and fury nationwide after Thaksin departs, leaving… Read More ›

Has Thaksin flown the Thai coop for the second time? All will be revealed next Tuesday before the court

Has Thaksin flown the Thai coop for the second time? All will be revealed next Tuesday before the court

September 5, 2025

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Thaksin’s shock flight to Dubai sparks déjà vu panic across Thailand. Officially, it’s medical—but critics say exile 2.0. With a court date looming and his… Read More ›

Acting PM Phumtham has a bad day at the office. Police complaints filed over failed dissolution gambit

Acting PM Phumtham has a bad day at the office. Police complaints filed over failed dissolution gambit

September 4, 2025

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Acting PM Phumtham suffers a crushing day as his failed attempt to dissolve parliament triggers multiple criminal complaints, Section 157 and lèse-majesté charges, sidelining Pheu… Read More ›

People’s Party ready to elect Anutin Charnvirakul Prime Minister on Friday as election call is thwarted

People’s Party ready to elect Anutin Charnvirakul Prime Minister on Friday as election call is thwarted

September 4, 2025

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People’s Party set to elect Anutin Charnvirakul as PM Friday after the Privy Council blocked caretaker PM Phumtham’s last-ditch bid to dissolve parliament, leaving Pheu… Read More ›

Cannabis entrepreneur embraces new Public Health regulations with ‘budtenders’ and medical support

Cannabis entrepreneur embraces new Public Health regulations with ‘budtenders’ and medical support

September 3, 2025

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Thai cannabis entrepreneur Tom Kreusophon embraces new health ministry regulations, highlighting trained budtenders, licensed dispensaries, telemedicine support and strict oversight that transforms the market into… Read More ›

Thailand falls deeper into the abyss of deep political crisis with two controversial decisions in minutes

Thailand falls deeper into the abyss of deep political crisis with two controversial decisions in minutes

September 3, 2025

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Thailand plunges deeper into crisis as People’s Party backs Anutin for PM under strict conditions, then caretaker government counters within minutes by seeking parliamentary dissolution,… Read More ›

Wednesday may be another red-letter day in Thai politics starting with the People’s Party’s call on PM

Wednesday may be another red-letter day in Thai politics starting with the People’s Party’s call on PM

September 3, 2025

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Red alert in Thai politics! The People’s Party is set to announce on Wednesday who it will back for Prime Minister in a high-stakes showdown… Read More ›

Back to the future as Palang Pracharat and General Prawit are ready to play their part under Anutin

Back to the future as Palang Pracharat and General Prawit are ready to play their part under Anutin

September 2, 2025

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Back to the future as Palang Pracharat and General Prawit back Anutin Charnvirakul, holding crucial votes, shaping coalition strategy, and seeking cabinet influence in a… Read More ›

People’s Party meeting on Monday ended in chaos as it failed to decide on who it will support for PM 

People’s Party meeting on Monday ended in chaos as it failed to decide on who it will support for PM 

September 2, 2025

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People’s Party meeting ends in chaos, leaving 32nd Prime Ministerial vote in limbo. Pheu Thai blindsided it with a late formal approach. Bhumjaithai’s 283-vote claim… Read More ›

Thais in Indonesia warned to avoid conflict zones as riots erupt over huge salary hikes for lawmakers

Thais in Indonesia warned to avoid conflict zones as riots erupt over huge salary hikes for lawmakers

September 1, 2025

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Thais in Indonesia are warned to avoid conflict zones as violent riots erupt over huge parliamentary pay hikes. President Prabowo cancels China trip, apologises for… Read More ›

Strong case for Chaikasem Nitisiri to lead an interim government tasked with Constitutional change

Strong case for Chaikasem Nitisiri to lead an interim government tasked with Constitutional change

September 1, 2025

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Pheu Thai aggressively promotes Chaikasem Nitisiri as Thailand’s 32nd PM to lead an interim government, push constitutional reform, uphold the rule of law and boost… Read More ›

Deputy Minister of the Interior and Democrat Party Secretary-general vows not to support Anutin as PM

Deputy Minister of the Interior and Democrat Party Secretary-general vows not to support Anutin as PM

September 1, 2025

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Democrat Party Secretary-General and Deputy Interior Minister Decha Isara vows never to support Bhumjaithai leader Anutin as PM, citing Senate collusion probes and saying the… Read More ›

Royal Thai Army moves to halt free for all illegality that has long plagued the Thai-Cambodian border

Royal Thai Army moves to halt free for all illegality that has long plagued the Thai-Cambodian border

August 31, 2025

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The Royal Thai Army is set to build a 10km wall along the Thai-Cambodian border to halt illegal crossings, block scam networks and smugglers and… Read More ›

Cobras emerge from the Pheu Thai ranks as Anutin’s PM bid faces harsh scrutiny from People’s Party MPs

Cobras emerge from the Pheu Thai ranks as Anutin’s PM bid faces harsh scrutiny from People’s Party MPs

August 31, 2025

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Cobras emerge from Pheu Thai as Anutin gains Kla Tham backing, yet People’s Party doubts cast uncertainty over his premiership bid. Defectors, protests, grassroots sentiment… Read More ›

Pheu Thai and the People’s Party to talk about an Orange Red alliance to elect Chaikasem Nitisiri as PM

Pheu Thai and the People’s Party to talk about an Orange Red alliance to elect Chaikasem Nitisiri as PM

August 31, 2025

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Pheu Thai and the People’s Party are negotiating an Orange-Red alliance to elect Chaikasem Nitisiri as Thailand’s next Prime Minister amid political turmoil and uncertainty… Read More ›

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