Suphoth defends his resignation for expediency reasons

Suphoth Sublom on Wednesday dismissed speculation that he was trying to escape accountability for graft, saying his resignation from the position of permanent secretary for transport was meant as administrative expediency. Read more

Suphoth defends his resignation for expediency reasons

Thaksin 'hasn't abandoned reds'

Pheu Thai MP Vorachai doubts authenticity of online criticism of ex-premier Read more

Thaksin 'hasn't abandoned reds'

EC reviewing petitions to disband PT, Democrats

The Election Commission has completed one check and is investigating three other complaints, which could lead to the disbandment of the Pheu Thai Party. Read more

EC reviewing petitions to disband PT, Democrats

PM's hotel meeting 'appropriate'

Ombudsman Siracha Charoenpanij said yesterday he did not think Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra had been involved in anything indecent when meeting with businessmen at a Bangkok hotel in February. Read more

PM's hotel meeting 'appropriate'

Populist policies imprudent and payouts to reds unwise: Wissanu

Former deputy prime minister Wissanu Kruengam lambasted the government yesterday on two issues - imprudent implementation of populist policies and paying Bt7 million compensation per red-shirt victim without a legal mandate. Read more

Populist policies imprudent and payouts to reds unwise: Wissanu
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Govt to pay compensation for political victims tomorrow
May 23, 2012 5:14 pm

Govt to pay compensation for political victims tomorrow

Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra will tomorrow chair the ceremony to hand out the Bt579 million compensation for 522 victims of the 2010 political mayhem, Justice Minister Pracha Promnok said on..

Democrats charge top DSI officials for lapse of duty
May 23, 2012 4:16 pm

Democrats charge top DSI officials for lapse of duty

Democrat MPs, led by Suthep Thaugsuban, on Wednesday called for the National Anti Corruption Commission to look into the dropping of royal insult charges in connection with a probe into the alleged..

July 19 circulated for Cabinet reshuffle
May 23, 2012 2:12 pm

July 19 circulated for Cabinet reshuffle

PM's Office Minister Woravat Auapinyakul said on Wednesday that he was in no position to comment on the Cabinet line-up in the face of the latest speculation that Commerce Minister Boonsong..

Sonthi tipped to join House committee for budget vetting
May 23, 2012 12:44 pm

Sonthi tipped to join House committee for budget vetting

The nomination of Matibhum Party leader Sonthi Boonyaratglin to vet the 2013 Budget Bill is appropriate without a hidden agenda, Rak Santi Party leader Purachai Piumsombun said on Wednesday.

Budget debate approved in first reading
May 23, 2012 10:29 am

Budget debate approved in first reading

The House voted 274 to 1 to approved the 2013 budget bill Wednesday afternoon.

EC reviewing petitions to disband PT, Democrats
May 23, 2012 1:00 am

EC reviewing petitions to disband PT, Democrats

The Election Commission has completed one check and is investigating three other complaints, which could lead to the disbandment of the Pheu Thai Party.

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