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Stage set for speaker showdown

30. May 2023

The Pheu Thai Party is still locking horns with the Move Forward Party over the House Speaker position, insisting the position be filled by one of its candidates ahead of a scheduled meeting on Tuesday to thrash out a solution to the dispute. Les mer >>>

Police chief seeks bribe claim truth

29. May 2023

National police chief Pol Gen Damrongsak Kittiprapas has ordered highway police to investigate claims that drivers of overloaded lorries are not being arrested because they display special bribe-paid stickers. Les mer >>>

Prayut mum over rumours he will stay on

29. May 2023

Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha on Monday brushed off rumours that he will remain as prime minister if a "political accident" were to happen in the near future. Les mer >>>

Arkhom coy on diesel excise tax cut

29. May 2023

Finance Minister Arkhom Termpittayapaisith has refused to take a stance on whether the diesel excise tax cut needs to be extended, saying it depends on global oil prices. Les mer >>>

Srettha denies rumoured 'secret deal' to usurp MFP

29. May 2023

Srettha Thavisin, one of Pheu Thai's three prime ministerial candidates, on Monday denied in a tweet rumours about a "secret deal" to form another coalition led by the Pheu Thai. Les mer >>>

BoT urges upgrade of Thailand's durian production

29. May 2023

Thailand needs to improve its durian production to remain the top exporter amid tougher competition over the next five years, according to a Bank of Thailand report. Les mer >>>

Court 'may act on' Pita share issue

29. May 2023

The Constitutional Court may suspend Move Forward Party (MFP) leader Pita Limjaroenrat if it agrees to hear the case involving his media share ownership, says Deputy Prime Minister Wissanu Krea-ngam. Les mer >>>