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Bhumjaithai boycott pumps up pressure on Prayut

The boycott of Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha’s cabinet meeting by seven ministers on Tuesday is being seen as another sign of discord growing in the former army chief's troubled 18-party coalition.

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Time running out for govt before next poll

The government may be alive, but it might as well be considered dead if we take into consideration all the buzz about its prospects in the next election.

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Premier walks on thin ice

The possibility of the government completing its four-year term in March next year hangs in the balance as a mid-year censure debate will be critical to its fate.

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Prayut urges faster Covid jabs for children 5 and over

Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha has called on public health authorities to speed up Covid-19 shots for children as the virus continues to spread among kids and their vaccination rate remains very low.

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Covid rules must apply to everyone

Since the very beginning of the Covid-19 pandemic, the Prayut Chan-o-cha administration has been known for sending mixed signals. But the unpredictable nature of the outbreak means the government can no longer afford to mince its words when it comes to disease-control regulations. It has to be firm in underscoring…

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PM Prayut vows not to cling to power

Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha on Friday said he will serve in the role as long as he is allowed to by law, adding that the next general election will be held after the two organic laws related to elections clear parliament.

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Prayut on trigger-happy students: 'Enough'

Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha is demanding that all hands from Uthenthawai vocational school and the Education Ministry put an end to problems after the latest controversy involving students firing guns into the air on campus.

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Education reform project aligns with Thailand 4.0

The cabinet has approved an education reform project aimed mainly at equipping graduates with knowledge and work skills enabling them to serve the country’s changing labour market, Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha said on Thursday.

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PPRP stars not aligned

The crushing defeat in the Jan 30 by-election has shocked the ruling Palang Pracharath Party (PPRP) and Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha.

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PPRP on back foot after by-election loss

The ruling Palang Pracharath Party (PPRP) has pledged to make a greater effort to appeal to the general public following a crushing defeat in Bangkok's Constituency 9 on Sunday.

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PM orders cheaper ATK Covid tests, govt can issue 20m kits per month

Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha has ordered the rollout of low-cost antigen test kits (ATK) so people can use them more easily as evidence of Covid-19 infection.

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By-election loss bad for PPRP, worse for PM

It was a case of third time not lucky for the ruling Palang Pracharath Party (PPRP), and its frontman Prime Minister Gen Prayut Chan-o-cha. The setback suffered by the PPRP in the by-election on Sunday for Bangkok's Constituency 9 covering Laksi and parts of Chatuchak district was its third defeat…

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Saudi Arabia no 'gold mine'

The thawing of three decades of frosty relations with Riyadh has lifted the hopes of job seekers and labour exporters eager to get back in the oil-rich kingdom of Saudi Arabia.

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Rush to Riyadh may harm workers

Last week, Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha returned from Riyadh with big news for workers -- Saudi Arabia has high demand for labour, and eight million jobs are now up for grabs.

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Mine closure haunts govt

Between 2014–2019, the National Council for Peace and Order (NCPO), led by Gen Prayut Chan-o-cha, invoked more than 400 orders using Section 44 of the military government's interim charter. Most of these orders, especially the ones on national security, were criticised for infringing upon human rights and freedom of expression,…

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Axe-wielding may be too late to save PM

The infighting in the Palang Pracharath Party (PPRP) that resulted in the purge of Capt Thamanat Prompow and 20 other politicians in his pocket has shaken the Prayut Chan-o-cha coalition government's stability.

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Saudi labour deal to take shape 'in 2 months'

Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha wants the new labour cooperation deal between Thailand and Saudi Arabia to be implemented within two months, says government spokesman Thanakorn Wangboonkongchana.

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Purge tests PM's resolve

All eyes are on Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha's next move following the purge of 21 MPs from the ruling Palang Pracharath Party (PPRP) including Thamanat Prompow, the party's former secretary-general.

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New chapter with Saudis feted

Thailand and Saudi Arabia have agreed to fully restore diplomatic relations, opening a new chapter in their relations and creating opportunities for bilateral cooperation and development between the two kingdoms.

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Thai invite for crown prince

Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha has extended an invitation to His Royal Highness Prince Mohammad bin Salman bin Abdulaziz, crown prince, for a visit to Thailand.

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PM foresees great benefits from Saudi Arabia ties

The country is likely to benefit greatly from the restoration of normal relations with Saudi Arabia, including the possibility of progress towards peace in the far South, according to Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha.

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Thai Products Expected to Increase Competitiveness in Saudi Market

Thai Prime Minister and Minister of Defense, General Prayut Chan-o-cha, visited Saudi Arabia on Tuesday as part of the Kingdom's efforts to strengthen mutual relations and build bridges of communication with all world countries. Following the visit, Saudi investors expect an increase in the competitiveness of rice prices and the…

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Saudi FM: Keen on Expanding Communication with Thailand

Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah said on Tuesday the Kingdom is keen on building bridges of communication with Thailand and working with all partners around the world to support international peace and security. He said Tuesday's visit by Thai Premier Prayut Chan-o-cha to Riyadh is part…

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Saudi Arabia to Resume Flights to Thailand in May

Saudia Airlines announced on Tuesday that it will resume operating direct flights from Saudi Arabia to Thailand from May. The announcement was made after the two kingdoms restored their diplomatic relations. Thai Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha was in Saudi Arabia on Tuesday where he met with Crown Prince Mohammed bin…

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Reopening of Saudi ties means job opportunities for Thai workers

Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha's official visit to Saudi Arabia has reopened opportunities for Thai workers in the Mideast country, government deputy spokeswoman Ratchada Dhnadirek said.

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