politics Archives - Ko Samui & Ko Phangan

Move Forward Party Establishes Proactive Policy Monitoring Team

richard8 months ago6 mins

The Move Forward Party has formed a policy monitoring team to oversee 15 key issues and provide constructive suggestions for improvements while supporting government initiatives that benefit the public. They aim to foster a more collaborative and efficient approach to governance for the benefit of the people. MoveForwardParty PolicyMonitoring GoodGovernance Collaboration Efficiency PublicBenefit EconomicDevelopment Agriculture Tourism

Big Joke’s House Search: A Question of Politics and Reputation

richard8 months ago4 mins

Deputy national police chief Surachate “Big Joke” Hakparn has criticized the search of his home in Bangkok, claiming it was dishonest and politically motivated. The search was conducted by cyber crime police, who provided only the house number when obtaining a warrant. According to Pol Gen Surachate, many officers involved in the search were aware that it was his residence.

PM Srettha Announces Finalized Cabinet Line-up

richard9 months ago4 mins

Newly appointed Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin announced on Monday that his cabinet lineup has been finalized. This comes amid speculation that the new defense minister could be a civilian member of the prime minister’s Pheu Thai Party. Newly appointed Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin announced on Monday that his cabinet lineup has been finalized. This comes amid speculation that the new defense minister could be a civilian member of the prime minister’s Pheu Thai Party.

Bhumjaithai Party’s Strong Position in Coalition Government

richard9 months ago3 mins

Bhumjaithai, the secondlargest party in the government coalition, has demonstrated its political strength, as it is poised to secure several crucial cabinet positions. The party, which holds 71 seats in parliament, played a strong hand in negotiations and even threatened to leave the coalition if they didn’t get their desired positions.

Pita Limjaroenrat’s Remarkable Quest to Become Thailand’s 30th Prime Minister

richard1 year ago4 mins

The recent election saw the Move Forward Party secure the highest number of MP seats. However, the question of whether their leader, Pita Limjaroenrat, will become the next Prime Minister still remains uncertain. The political landscape is complex, and numerous factors will determine the outcome.

MFP List MP-Elect Resigns Over Drink-Driving Incident

richard1 year ago3 mins

Nateepat Kulsetasit, a Move Forward Party (MFP) list MPelect, has resigned from her position as an MP candidate after being arrested for drinkdriving. She offered a public apology on Tuesday and expressed regret for her actions, stating that she had let people down and would be unable to vote for the samesex marriage legislation that she had championed.