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Anupong sticks to guns, but praises buddy Prawit

Interior Minister Anupong Paojinda says it is up to Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha to decide on a cabinet reshuffle and even if there is one, it will never break the bond between the three "Por" generals.

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More tax incentives for electric vehicles

The cabinet on Tuesday approved two more tax incentives to promote use of electric vehicles and help make Thailand a major EV production base, Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha said.

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New monthly handouts approved

The cabinet on Tuesday approved a new phase of its co-payment subsidy scheme and doubled its monthly handout for poor and needy people for September and October.

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Recovery steps falter

Parliament may cool down after legislators finished their job grilling the government in the censure debate last week, but how the Prayut Chan-o-cha administration will better combat economic hardship remains a burning issue.

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The economy is facing many challenges resulting from worsening global economic conditions.

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Thaksin: 'See you in Thailand next year'

NAKHON RATCHASIMA: Former prime minister in exile Thaksin Shinawatra hopes the long-distance birthday party thrown for him this year will be his last.

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PM, cabinet survive vote of confidence after censure debate

Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha and 10 other cabinet ministers, targeted by the opposition during a three-day debate, on Saturday won a vote of confidence held at the end of proceedings.

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Post-vote spotlight on Jurin and Anupong

Top executives of the Democrat and Palang Pracharath parties have downplayed the results of Saturday’s confidence vote that put two cabinet ministers in the spotlight.

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Prayut, 10 other ministers survive no-confidence vote

Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha and 10 other cabinet ministers won a vote of confidence on Saturday after they were targeted by the opposition during the three-day debate.

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Bangkok governor thanks PM for flood support

Bangkok governor Chadchart Sittipunt has voiced his appreciation after the premier allowed City Hall to use military trucks to transport people to safety in flooded areas.

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Prayut defends weapons deals

Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha insisted the government will purchase submarines and F-35 fighter jets as he defended the country's military spending on the last day of the censure debate on Friday.

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'No reshuffle,' says defiant PM

Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha has denied speculation of a possible cabinet reshuffle in the wake of the censure debate, with a vote of confidence to be held on Saturday.

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Govt leaders targeted over GT200 fakes

A Move Forward Party (MFP) MP slammed the government over fraudulent GT200 bomb detectors, saying the former military leaders who approved the procurement of the devices over a decade ago, and who are now in power, must still be held accountable.

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Digging dirt in cabinet

The outcome of the House's censure debate is predictable. Most MPs are likely to vote in favour of Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha tomorrow. Yet, the opposition parties have managed to question the government's credibility by making strong cases against a few ministers accused of abusing power and fraud.

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Keeping democratic institutions weak

The worst thing one can do in Thai politics is to run for office and win by a landslide. When this happens, the knives will come out and the massive election winner will be overthrown before long -- one way or another -- because the real source of power in…

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Opposition: PM shouldn't be proud of his coup

Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha should not be proud of his coup d'etat, and it was wrong of him to imply he was, the opposition chief whip said on Thursday.

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Thaksin: I'll be back

Ousted premier Thaksin Shinawatra has responded to Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha's come-home challenge, saying he will return to Thailand.

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Lottery needs a proper fix

It appeared as a happy ending for struggling lottery vendors who decided to end a rally after their demands for government assistance in securing a quota of cheaper tickets were met. However, only time will tell whether the vendors' plight will really be resolved.

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I'll be back, says Thaksin, taking a dig at the PM

Ousted premier Thaksin Shinawatra has responded to Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha's come-home challenge, saying he will return to Thailand.

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Thailand seeks ways to navigate worsening global crisis

A special committee and sub-committee have been set up to help steer government efforts in mitigating the impacts of worsening global economic conditions on Thailand.

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Tourism operators expect little help on stimulus

Tourism and hospitality businesses that proposed stimulus measures to Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha remain sceptical that the suggestions will be put into practice, as related authorities may be reluctant to help.

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PM rips Pheu Thai over Thaksin

Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha was locked in a fierce debate with the opposition on the first day of the no-confidence motion as he challenged the Pheu Thai Party to bring two former prime ministers in self-exile abroad back to solve the country's problems.

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Prayut 'unfazed' by censure

Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha on Monday appeared unfazed by the upcoming no-confidence debate, despite uncertainties over how small coalition parties would cast their votes.

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Thai 3Rs secret to handling US, China

Recent visits by the foreign ministers of China and the US created lots of buzz among the Thai public and diplomatic community regarding the direction of Thai foreign policy. Many questions were raised but no satisfactory answers were given.

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