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Govt 'will battle on to 2023'

Former prime minister Abhisit Vejjajiva said the Prayut Chan-o-cha government will try to stay on until the end of its tenure next year, though it will struggle with a range of challenges that will cause its popularity to wane.

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PM 'upbeat' over tourist numbers

Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha is upbeat after hearing the kingdom is expected to welcome over 9 million inbound international visitors and generate 1.27 trillion baht by the end of the year, said government spokesman Thanakorn Wangboonkongchana.

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PM downplays fighter incursion

Myanmar has apologised to Thailand after one of its fighter jets crossed into Thai airspace over Phop Phra district of Tak on Thursday, Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha said.

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PM: Myanmar apologises over jet crossing

Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha says Myanmar has apologised after one of its fighter jets crossed into Thailand’s airspace over Tak province on Thursday and insists the incursion was not a big deal.

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The politics of the Chadchart juggernaut

In countries where integrity, competence and popular legitimacy in leadership are valued -- for example, in Scandinavia, Singapore or Taiwan -- Bangkok governor Chadchart Sittipunt would be considered fairly average. He would merely be another good leader who exudes modesty, humility, capability and authenticity, always in touch with and answerable…

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Censure win 'short-lived'

Just like it did in the past, Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha's administration may just survive the no-confidence motion slated to take place later this month.

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Prayut vows EV production within year

Thailand aims to assemble electric vehicles (EVs) domestically within a year, faster than the previous target of 2024, says Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha.

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PM calls for unity among Thais

Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha has compared the country to a vehicle with 70 million passengers that needs unity to move forward.

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Tourist rush bolsters outlook for economy, baht

Foreign tourist arrivals into Thailand are set to beat official forecasts with the lifting of pandemic-era restrictions, a rare positive for the nation’s Covid-battered economy and currency.

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Prayut visiting Shinawatra stronghold

CHIANG MAI: Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha on Wednesday visited the home province of the Shinawatra family where he inspected water management, a trade fair and local development projects.

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Prawit admits PPRP's popularity dropping, but he's not worried

Deputy Prime Minister and Palang Pracharat leader Prawit Wongsuwon admitted on Tuesday that the party’s popularity is falling, but expressed no worries about it.

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6 reasons to recalibrate Thai-US ties

After years of benign neglect, Thailand is seeing some earth-shaking developments from the US, with the Biden administration apparently suddenly realising that Thailand remains a key ally in the region that has not yet been fully utilised. At this juncture, the time is right. Both countries are planning to commemorate…

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Prayut: Poll is just a poll

Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha has dismissed the findings of an opinion poll that placed him behind the opposition's Paetongtarn Shinawatra, saying his actions spoke louder than any pollster's political survey.

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Pheu Thai vows no complacency after opinion poll victory

Leading opposition party Pheu Thai has promised not to sit on its laurels after an opinion poll showed Paetongtarn "Ung Ing" Shinawatra was the people’s choice for prime minister by a considerable margin.

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Public trust 'key' to securing Pheu Thai victory

Pheu Thai securing a landslide victory after an eight-year break from power will be an uphill battle but the party has the public's confidence it can turn the tide in politics, says Nattawut Saikuar, director of the Pheu Thai Family project.

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Prayut issues ganja ban for military

Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha has ordered the Royal Thai Armed Forces not to use cannabis and a Democrat MP has asked the House Speaker to ban any use of the drug in parliament.

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Govt promotes gender equality

Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha has pledged to promote gender equality and help women realise their full potential as leaders, acknowledging women play a key role in economic and social development.

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Prawit counts on 'minnows' to back him

Deputy Prime Minister Prawit Wongsuwon has expressed confidence that small political parties will support the government in the upcoming no-confidence debate.

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Cabinet extends low-income aid

The cabinet on Tuesday approved extending the existing measures for three months devised to alleviate the hardship of low-income earners from the surge in oil prices.

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Refinery contribution for oil fuel fund approved by cabinet

The cabinet on Tuesday agreed to seek financial sources from oil refineries to support the Oil Fuel Fund and to offer tax rebates to promote domestic tourism.

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Decree to remain in place: Prayut

Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha on Monday insisted the government has not yet cancelled the emergency decree, although easing of restrictions will continue.

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Decree to remain in place, says Prayut

Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha on Monday insisted the government has not yet cancelled the emergency decree as there remain concerns that the special law is still needed, although easing of restrictions will continue and the cabinet will reassess the situation when the time is right.

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Subtle diplomatic dance

Last week's visit to the kingdom by US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin was seen as underscoring Washington's recognition of Thailand as a significant player in the region's security.

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Uproot graft to clip trafficking

The news about 59 Rohingya "abandoned" near southernmost Satun province early this month reminds us that fighting the heinous crime of human trafficking will be a hard-won battle.

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More entry barriers lifted

The Thailand Pass registration and Covid-19 insurance requirements will be lifted for all people arriving in Thailand from July 1.

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