Prime Minister Prayut also quits and leaves politics
After nine years in charge of Thailand, Prime Minister Prayut Chan-ocha has announced his retirement from politics. He will also say goodbye to his party, the United Thai Nation Party. Despite this, he will remain prime minister until further notice, until a new government squad is formed.
Some thoughts on the upcoming election
It is clear to everyone that the elections of next May 14 are important for the political and social future of Thailand. What is at stake, according to Tino Kuis?
The influence of the military on Thai society
Thailand's parliamentary elections will be held on May 14. The reign of General Prayut, who came to power in a coup d'état in 2014, may then come to an end. On social media, it can be read that the Thai people will not tolerate another coup against a democratically elected government. Nevertheless, the chance of a new coup by the military is considerable. In this article we therefore look at the influence of the army and the military on Thai society.
Thailand's Prime Minister, Prayut Chan-O-Cha, has announced that he will dissolve parliament "in March" ahead of new parliamentary elections to be held in May. The exact date for the elections is not yet known, but it is expected to take place on Sunday 7 May. According to the constitution, elections must take place 45 to 60 days after the dissolution of the House of Commons.
A candid interview with Prime Minister Prayut
Good afternoon Kuhn Prayut. Thank you for finding the time for this interview. And also that you promised to answer all my questions on any subject. I know that you are only interviewed by your own people and that you have read the questions in advance so that you can rehearse the answers. However, I can assure readers that this is not the case now.
Last week's governor election for the province of Bangkok has put political relations in Thailand on edge. The ruling party Palang Pracharath must fear for the power they now possess after last week's outcome. Political analysts expect that Palang Pracharath will not be able to match the electoral success of 2019 in the upcoming national elections.
Former Police Major General Paween Pongsirin* is happy and relieved to have been able to tell his story through MP Rangsiman Rome of the Move Forward Party. The former agent investigated the human smuggling of Rohinya migrants and mass graves in which the bodies of dozens of Rohinya were found. Because of his research, he received death threats from senior military officers, police officers and civil servants, had to end the investigation early and fled to Australia at the end of 2015, where he asked for asylum.
Draft law proposed by Thai government strangles NGOs
The Thai government submitted a draft law entitled “Operations of Not-for-Profit Organizations” to parliament on December 21, 2021. Under this law, NGOs (Non-Governmental Organizations) must submit an annual report with full disclosure, including about their finances. If they affect 'the security of the state, public order, good morals or the happy normal existence of persons', they can be severely punished.
Thai prime minister claims not to want to be a dictator
Thai Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha denies trying to stay in power for up to 20 years. He says it is not true that he is using the 20-year national strategy as an excuse to stay in power for up to 20 years. According to a Bangkok Post report, the prime minister rejected the allegation yesterday, during a speech at an event of the Thai Chamber of Commerce.
Prime Minister Prayut announced in a speech on national TV on Monday evening that Thailand will open to vaccinated international tourists from at least 1 countries on November 10. Also new is that the whole country is opening up and not just the predetermined tourist areas.
Reader Submission: Thailand and Traditions
I have nothing against traditions but some I really don't understand, I respect everyone's traditions, but what I saw on live streams on September 29th really didn't make me good.
How Thailand is becoming a progressive country in the 21st century
During the September 22 online opening of a seminar hosted by the Office of the National Economic and Social Development Council (NESDC), Prime Minister of Thailand Prayut Chan-o-cha revealed the Thai government's plan to in the 21st century into a progressive community with a sustainable economy.
With the rise in Covid-19 infections, the pressure on Prime Minister Prayut is also increasing. Yet he says he will not step down and he will not dissolve the House of Representatives.
Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha hopes and expects that the Covid-19 situation in the country will improve over the next four to six weeks.
Thai Prime Minister Prayut surrenders 3 months salary
During a video conference at the Center for COVID-19 Situation Administration (CCSA), Thailand's Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-Cha announced that he will be donating his three-month salary to help those in need due to the Covid-19 pandemic. be helped.
People who take to the streets in Thailand without a face mask risk a fine of 20.000 baht, which is about 525 euros. This rule applies in 48 provinces. For that reason, Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha has been fined 6.000 baht for not wearing a mask while meeting with his advisers at a vaccine procurement meeting.
First Covid-19 vaccines arrived in Thailand today
The first 200.000 doses of Covid-19 vaccines from China arrived at Suvarnabhumi this morning. Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha and senior officials witnessed a THAI Airways International plane carrying the vaccine from Beijing land at the airport at 10.05:XNUMX am.