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Cambodian notebook ‘records recent mine laying’
Read more: Cambodian notebook ‘records recent mine laying’A notebook purportedly from the Cambodian military indicates that it is laying additional anti-personnel mines along the contested border, according to Thailand’s 2nd Army Area.
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Early dissolution seen rattling bourse
Read more: Early dissolution seen rattling bourseAnalysts said that while Thai and foreign investors have expected an early dissolution of parliament, Thursday’s announcement by Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul adds a short-term negative sentiment towards the stock market as it creates uncertainty in regard to policy continuity.
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Anutin signs PM nomination agreement
Read more: Anutin signs PM nomination agreementBhumjaithai Party leader Anutin Charnvirakul signed a written agreement with the People’s Party to support his bid for prime minister and stated he would form a minority coalition government as soon as possible.
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People’s Party backs Anutin for PM, Pheu Thai moves for House dissolution
Read more: People’s Party backs Anutin for PM, Pheu Thai moves for House dissolutionPeople’s Party (PP) leader Natthaphong Ruengpanyawt announced support for Bhumjaithai Party (BJT) leader Anutin Charnvirakul as the new prime minister on Wednesday morning, but the caretaker prime minister from the ruling Pheu Thai Party countered with a move for a House dissolution.
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Cambodian troop rejig ‘no threat to Thai sovereignty’
Read more: Cambodian troop rejig ‘no threat to Thai sovereignty’The recent Cambodian troop movements along the border, including the deployment of a Bodyguard Headquarters (BHQ) unit near Phu Makua, do not threaten Thai sovereignty, Second Army Region commander Lt Gen Boonsin Padklang said.
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Troop rejig ‘no threat to sovereignty’
Read more: Troop rejig ‘no threat to sovereignty’The recent Cambodian troop movements along the border, including the deployment of a Bodyguard Headquarters (BHQ) unit near Phu Makua, do not threaten Thai sovereignty, Second Army Region commander Lt Gen Boonsin Padklang said.
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Ex-National Office of Buddhism boss, actors to join temple saga
Read more: Ex-National Office of Buddhism boss, actors to join temple sagaActors, comedians, musicians and the former chief of the National Office of Buddhism (NOB) are on the list of witnesses to be grilled in connection with the financial dealings of Phra Alongkot, the disgraced ex-abbot of Phrabat Namphu Temple in Lop Buri.
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Pheu Thai keeps dissolution as an option
Read more: Pheu Thai keeps dissolution as an optionThe Pheu Thai party is still seeking to form the next government but is prepared to dissolve parliament, a senior party official said on Tuesday, a move that could trigger a general election.