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Prawit prepares to retire from politics after withdrawing as PM candidate
Read more: Prawit prepares to retire from politics after withdrawing as PM candidatePalang Pracharath Party leader Prawit Wongsuwon has signalled his intention to step away from politics after withdrawing as the party’s prime ministerial candidate.
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Thailand tightens reporting of non-resident cash inflows
Read more: Thailand tightens reporting of non-resident cash inflowsThailand is taking a closer look at capital inflows by non-residents as part of the central bank’s effort to manage baht movements.
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Thailand, Cambodia agree on weapon withdrawal, mine clearance, border reopening
Read more: Thailand, Cambodia agree on weapon withdrawal, mine clearance, border reopeningThailand and Cambodia have agreed on the withdrawal of heavy weapons and military equipment, mine clearance, Cambodia-based scam suppression and partial border reopening, according to the acting Thai defence minister.
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Thaksin calm, slept well during first night in prison
Read more: Thaksin calm, slept well during first night in prisonFormer Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra spent a calm first night in Klong Prem Central Prison, according to corrections officials.
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Thaksin to serve year-sentence in Bangkok’s Klong Prem Central Prison
Read more: Thaksin to serve year-sentence in Bangkok’s Klong Prem Central PrisonThe Department of Corrections has transferred former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra to Bangkok’s Klong Prem Central Prison, where he will serve his one-year sentence.
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Nattaphon to keep defence portfolio
Read more: Nattaphon to keep defence portfolioPrime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul confirmed on Tuesday that Gen Nattaphon Narkphanit will continue handling defence-related matters in his new cabinet, which is undergoing final vetting and is expected to be completed this week.
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Thailand passes key aviation safety audit
Read more: Thailand passes key aviation safety auditThailand has passed a key audit by the International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO), reflecting the country’s strength as a leader in aviation safety, the Civil Aviation Authority of Thailand (CAAT) said on Tuesday.
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Call for action to curb soaring baht
Read more: Call for action to curb soaring bahtRegulators are being asked to intervene in the market to tame the Thai baht, which has appreciated to a four-year high and could rise further because of a weakening US dollar.