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Constitutional Court suspends PM Paetongtarn from office
Constitutional Court suspends PM Paetongtarn from office
Tuesday 1 July 2025 02:43 PM
BANGKOK: Thai Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra was suspended by the country’s Constitutional Court today (July 1), as it opened a probe into her conduct in a diplomatic spat with Cambodia.
Motorcyclist survives crash after falling asleep on motorway
Motorcyclist survives crash after falling asleep on motorway
Tuesday 1 July 2025 11:30 AM
BANGKOK: A young man riding a motorcycle illegally on a motorway in Thailand narrowly escaped death after falling asleep and crashing into the back of a lorry.
Paetongtarn to serve as PM and culture minister in new Cabinet lineup
Paetongtarn to serve as PM and culture minister in new Cabinet lineup
Tuesday 1 July 2025 10:26 AM
BANGKOK: Paetongtarn Shinawatra is to take on the dual role of prime minister and culture minister after the new Cabinet lineup was announced in the Royal Gazette this morning (July 1).
PM could face court test
PM could face court test
Tuesday 1 July 2025 09:04 AM
BANGKOK: The Constitutional Court is expected to decide today (July 1) on whether to accept a petition accusing Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra of serious ethical violations, which could put her position at risk.
Thailand expands universal healthcare to include hormone therapy for LGBTQ+
Thailand expands universal healthcare to include hormone therapy for LGBTQ+
Monday 30 June 2025 02:00 PM
BANGKOK: The Ministry of Public Health has approved a B145 million healthcare benefit to provide gender-affirming hormone therapy for transgender and gender-diverse individuals under the country’s B30 universal healthcare scheme.
‘Delighted’ PM hands out national ID cards to minority ethnic groups
‘Delighted’ PM hands out national ID cards to minority ethnic groups
Monday 30 June 2025 09:00 AM
CHIANG RAI: Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra has granted Thai national ID cards to 21 representatives of minority ethnic groups in the northern province as part of the government’s policy to resolve issues of statelessness and ensure access to government welfare.
Hun Sen says Thailand owes him gratitude, threatens to expose Shinawatras
Hun Sen says Thailand owes him gratitude, threatens to expose Shinawatras
Friday 27 June 2025 03:10 PM
YANGON: Cambodian Senate President Samdech Hun Sen has asserted that Thailand owes him a debt of gratitude for once sheltering members of the Shinawatra family, in the latest exchange in the ongoing dispute between him and Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra.
NACC to probe justice minister, DSI chief
NACC to probe justice minister, DSI chief
Friday 27 June 2025 08:03 AM
BANGKOK: The National Anti-Corruption Commission (NACC) has resolved to set up an investigative panel to probe Justice Minister Pol Col Tawee Sodsong and Department of Special Investigation (DSI) director-general Pol Lt Col Yutthana Praedam, following complaints of misconduct and political persecution related to the recent Senate election investigation.
Casino bill slips to bottom of agenda
Casino bill slips to bottom of agenda
Thursday 26 June 2025 12:00 PM
BANGKOK: The government has bowed to growing public pressure by stepping back from its push to pass a bill to establish integrated entertainment complexes with casinos. The bill will now be deprioritised when parliament reconvenes next week.
NACC launches initial review of audio clip
NACC launches initial review of audio clip
Thursday 26 June 2025 09:52 AM
BANGKOK: The National Anti-Corruption Commission (NACC) has acknowledged the start a preliminary investigation into the audio recording of a conversation between Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra and Cambodian Senate President Hun Sen.
Somsak signs order requiring doctor’s prescription for cannabis
Somsak signs order requiring doctor’s prescription for cannabis
Wednesday 25 June 2025 09:30 AM
BANGKOK: Public Health Minister Somsak Thepsutin said yesterday (June 24) he had signed an order restricting cannabis use to strictly medical purposes.
‘Graft to blame’ for police air crashes
‘Graft to blame’ for police air crashes
Tuesday 24 June 2025 01:00 PM
BANGKOK: The president of the Anti-Corruption Organisation of Thailand (ACT) said systemic corruption is to blame for the recent crashes of two police aircraft, which claimed the lives of nine police officers.
Military seals border with Cambodia
Military seals border with Cambodia
Tuesday 24 June 2025 09:07 AM
BANGKOK: The Thai army and navy have sealed the border with Cambodia in retaliation for Cambodia’s threat to the Thai territory and the negative impacts of scam centres in the nearby country.
Thai PM confirms coalition support amid Cambodia crisis
Thai PM confirms coalition support amid Cambodia crisis
Monday 23 June 2025 09:00 AM
BANGKOK: Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra reaffirmed the unity of the remaining coalition partners yesterday (June 22) following the withdrawal of the Bhumjaithai Party while a Cabinet reshuffle is expected to be finalised by the end of this month.
Nationwide protests urge PM to step down
Nationwide protests urge PM to step down
Saturday 21 June 2025 10:07 AM
BANGKOK: Protests are spreading across the country as demonstrators call for Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra to resign or dissolve parliament following the release of a controversial leaked audio clip featuring her and Cambodian Senate President Hun Sen.
Army commander tells PM to ‘support national interest’ in border dispute
Army commander tells PM to ‘support national interest’ in border dispute
Friday 20 June 2025 12:23 PM
BANGKOK: Second Army Region Commander Lt Gen Boonsin Padklang has advised Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra to “be mindful” and support the national interest with a moral policy when handling the border dispute with Cambodia.
Thai PM apologises as crisis threatens to topple government
Thai PM apologises as crisis threatens to topple government
Friday 20 June 2025 09:00 AM
BANGKOK: Thai Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra apologised yesterday (June 19) for a leaked phone call with former Cambodian leader Hun Sen that has provoked widespread anger and put her government on the brink of collapse.
Bhumjaithai quits Thai coalition over phone-call furore
Bhumjaithai quits Thai coalition over phone-call furore
Thursday 19 June 2025 10:23 AM
BANGKOK: The Bhumjaithai Party has announced its withdrawal from Thailand’s coalition government, while calling for Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra to take responsibility for comments in a leaked audio clip that threaten confidence in her leadership.
Scam gang targeting Australians busted in Thailand
Scam gang targeting Australians busted in Thailand
Wednesday 18 June 2025 01:34 PM
SAMUT PRAKAN: Thai police have arrested 13 foreign nationals accused of running a call centre scam that defrauded Australian nationals out of about B32 million over the past year.
Cambodia bans all imports of Thai fruit, vegetables
Cambodia bans all imports of Thai fruit, vegetables
Wednesday 18 June 2025 07:47 AM
TRAT: Cambodia banned all imports of Thai fruit and vegetables yesterday (June 17) in response to Thailand’s refusal to fully open all border checkpoints.

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