Calls for Pheu Thai Dissolution Over Thaksin’s Alleged Political Domination
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At 10:00 AM, on September 11th, 2024, Dr. Warong Dechgitvigrom, the Chief Advisor of the Thai Pakdee Party, submitted a petition to the Election Commission (EC) requesting an investigation into two key issues...
NACC Urged to Probe PM Paetongtarn for Mini Heart Gesture During Cabinet Photo
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On September 10th, 2024, Mr. Ruangkrai Leekitwattana, a member of the Palang Pracharath Party, submitted a letter to the National Anti-Corruption Commission (NACC) requesting an investigation into Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra.
The investigation concerns...
Fears of Price Hikes and Unemployment as 400 Baht Minimum Wage Set for October...
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On September 10th, 2024, Thai national media reported that Thai private sector operators in the Upper Northeastern region expressed concerns about the nationwide minimum wage increase to 400 baht per day, set to...
Thai Government to Roll Out 10,000 Baht Cash Payments in Digital Wallet Scheme
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On September 9th, 2024, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defense Phumtham Wechayachai revealed details about the 10,000-baht digital wallet scheme, set to be discussed at the first Cabinet meeting on September 17th.
Phumtham...
10,000 Baht Rollout Could Spark Recovery in Slumping Restaurant Sales
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On September 9th, 2024, Mrs. Thaniwan Kulmongkol, the president of the Thai Restaurant Association, expressed concern over the continued slump in consumer spending in the restaurant industry, with overall sales falling below 50%.
Thaniwan...
Thai Tourism Minister Vows to Continue Visa-Free Policies and Boost Domestic Travel
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On September 5th, 2024, newly-appointed Deputy Finance Minister Chulaphan Amornvivat gave an interview regarding the Entertainment Complex (Casino) project after completing public hearings on the draft bill, with over 80% of respondents expressed...
Thai Royal Command Issued: Prime Minister Paetongtarns Cabinet Takes Shape
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On September 4th, 2024, the Royal Thai Government Gazette published a royal command appointing new ministers under the administration of Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra.
His Royal Majesty the King, Maha Vajiralongkorn, endorsed the...
Acting Deputy PM Confirms New Cabinet List Ready for Submission
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At 8:50 AM on September 3rd, 2024, Acting Deputy Prime Minister Phumtham Wechayachai, standing in for the Prime Minister, stated that the Cabinet list, prepared by Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra, is ready and...
Bhumjaithai Party Advocates for Full Cannabis Legalization in Thai Coalition Policies
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At 5:30 PM on September 2nd, 2024, Chaichanok Chidchob, the Bhumjaithai Party Secretary-General, and the party's executive committee held a press conference to announce their stance on six key policies.
Chaichanok revealed that Bhumjaithai,...
Acting Deputy PM Aims for Swift Completion of New Thai Cabinet Review by Mid...
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On August 31st, 2024, Acting Deputy Prime Minister Phumtham Wechayachai, standing in for the Prime Minister, provided an update on the vetting process for the ministers in the "Paetongtarn 1" Cabinet.
This follows...
