Thai King Maha Vajiralongkorn appoints Paetongtarn Shinawatra as new PM
She will hope to avoid the fate of her father and aunt, both of whom were ousted as prime minister by the army during a two-decade power struggle between Thaksin …
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Thailand’s Pheu Thai party chooses Paetongtarn Shinawatra as PM candidate
Thailand’s Pheu Thai party has chosen 37-year-old Paetongtarn Shinawatra, the daughter of billionaire former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra, as its candidate for prime minister, it announced on Thursday, a day …
Thailand PM Srettha Thavisin dismissed by court – ‘the show is over’
The appointment showed Srettha “has no honesty and breached ethical standards”, the judge added. Recently dismissed Thai prime minister Srettha Thavisin speaks to members of media at the Government House …
Thailand’s Srettha next in firing line as country struggles to shrug off political chaos
The lawyer, Pichit Chuenban, once represented Thaksin Shinawatra, the billionaire two-time prime minister who still wields considerable influence despite his advancing years (75) and lack of formal political role. Srettha, …
Coronation wins landmark tax dispute case, deals blow to SARS
Asset management company Coronation Fund Managers has won its case at the Constitutional Court over a R794 million tax matter. The South African Revenue Service (SARS) had accused Coronation of …
‘Train-wreck Day’ for Thailand as courts hold political future in their hands
Tuesday is being cast as “Judgement Day” or “Train-wreck Day” by Thai media, as courts will hear evidence against Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin that could lead to him being suspended …
Thailand’s Move Forward Party braces for possible court ruling on dissolution
The Constitutional Court will deliberate on Wednesday on a case brought by the Election Commission alleging the call to amend the tough royal defamation law – known as 112 – …
Thailand’s Move Forward party, winner of last year’s election, vows to fight dissolution
The surprise winner in Thailand’s general election last year said it will “fight tooth and nail” against a move to disband it, citing improper procedures by the election commission. The …
Thailand’s ex-PM Thaksin to face trial for royal defamation amid conservative backlash against his influence
Thaksin did not appear before the court on Wednesday after his lawyers asked for a postponement, saying he had contracted Covid-19. “The Attorney-General has decided to indict Thaksin Shinawatra on …
Ethics probe into Thai PM Srettha ‘show of force’ by country’s old powers: analysts
The petition alleged his appointment breached Section 160 of the constitution, which stipulates ministers must be “of evident integrity” and blocks those who fail to meet the grade. Pichit Chuenban, …