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Paetongtarn Shinawatra

Thai Government Probes Collapse of Bangkok Skyscraper as Rescue Efforts Continue

Thai Government Probes Collapse of Bangkok Skyscraper as Rescue Efforts Continue

By Sebastian Strangio
More than 70 construction workers remain trapped beneath the rubble of the State Audit Office building, which collapsed during the March 28 earthquake.
Thai Cabinet Approves Second Draft of Contentious Casino Bill

Thai Cabinet Approves Second Draft of Contentious Casino Bill

By Sebastian Strangio
Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra's government hopes that legalized gambling can deliver a jolt to the sluggish Thai economy.

Thailand’s PM Survives Parliamentary Vote of No-confidence

Thailand’s PM Survives Parliamentary Vote of No-confidence

By Sebastian Strangio
The opposition People's Party has accused Paetongtarn Shinawatra of being under the undue influence of her father, ex-PM Thaksin Shinawatra.

What’s Behind Thailand’s Planned Border Wall With Cambodia?

What’s Behind Thailand’s Planned Border Wall With Cambodia?

By David Hutt
The wall will probably never be built. But it may prod the Cambodian authorities into taking belated action against the country's online scam syndicates.

Thailand Charges 100 For Involvement in Online Fraud Operations

Thailand Charges 100 For Involvement in Online Fraud Operations

By Sebastian Strangio
The group were among 119 Thai nationals detained during a raid in the Cambodian border town of Poipet last week.
Thailand Considers Building Wall on Cambodian Border to Halt Scammers

Thailand Considers Building Wall on Cambodian Border to Halt Scammers

By Sebastian Strangio
Thai officials say that scamming syndicates displaced by crackdowns in eastern Myanmar are relocating to the Thailand-Cambodia border area.

Thai Opposition Party Files No-Confidence Motion Against PM Paetongtarn

Thai Opposition Party Files No-Confidence Motion Against PM Paetongtarn

By Sebastian Strangio
The People's Party accuses the leader of incompetence, lack of qualifications, and being under the undue sway of her father Thaksin Shinawatra.
Thailand and China Should Deepen Relations Amid ‘Unprecedented Changes’, Xi Says

Thailand and China Should Deepen Relations Amid ‘Unprecedented Changes’, Xi Says

By Sebastian Strangio
The Chinese leader also thanked visiting Thai PM Paetongtarn Shinawatra for her government's actions against online scamming compounds in Myanmar.

Five Thai Hostages Released in Israel-Hamas Prisoner Exchange

Five Thai Hostages Released in Israel-Hamas Prisoner Exchange

By Sebastian Strangio
Thirty-one Thai agricultural workers were abducted by Hamas fighters on October 7, 2023.

Thai High-Speed Rail Project Set For Completion in 2030, Government Says

Thai High-Speed Rail Project Set For Completion in 2030, Government Says

By Sebastian Strangio
The planned high-speed line, which will connect Bangkok to China via Laos, has seen sluggish progress since construction began in 2017.

Thailand’s Prime Minister Paetongtarn to Visit China Next Week

Thailand’s Prime Minister Paetongtarn to Visit China Next Week

By Sebastian Strangio
The Thai leader says that the discussions with Xi Jinping will focus on online scamming operations, tourism, and air pollution.
Making the Most of PM Paetongtarn’s Visit to Thailand’s Deep South

Making the Most of PM Paetongtarn’s Visit to Thailand’s Deep South

By Mark S. Cogan
Despite its promises, the Pheu Thai government's approach to the southern question has been depressingly familiar.

Thai Cabinet Approves Draft Law Legalizing Gambling

Thai Cabinet Approves Draft Law Legalizing Gambling

By Sebastian Strangio
Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra's government says that legal casinos will bolster further the recovery of the country's tourism sector.
In Recent Border Controversies, Thailand’s Government Has Been Missing in Action

In Recent Border Controversies, Thailand’s Government Has Been Missing in Action

By William J. Jones
The failure of the Pheu Thai-led government to communicate with the public uniformly and effectively has created openings for its opponents.

Thai Government Approves Measures to Reduce Household Debt

Thai Government Approves Measures to Reduce Household Debt

By Sebastian Strangio
The country's household debt-to-GDP ratio is among the highest in Asia, which has acted as brake on its recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic.

Thai PM Paetongtarn Meets Myanmar’s Junta Chief in Kunming

Thai PM Paetongtarn Meets Myanmar’s Junta Chief in Kunming

By Sebastian Strangio
The Pheu Thai government has pledged to play a more active role in the resolution of the conflict in Myanmar.

Thailand’s New Leader Faces a Time of Crisis and Opportunity

Thailand’s New Leader Faces a Time of Crisis and Opportunity

By Mookdapa Yangyuenpradorn and Patrick Phongsathorn
Can Paetongtarn Shinawatra seize the opportunity to make a break with the repressive policies of past administrations?
Just How Proactive is Thailand’s ‘Proactive Diplomacy’?

Just How Proactive is Thailand’s ‘Proactive Diplomacy’?

By Tita Sanglee
The past two administrations have pledged to play a more prominent role on the global stage. But words have yet to be met with actions.

Thailand’s King Endorses Marriage Equality Bill

Thailand’s King Endorses Marriage Equality Bill

By Sebastian Strangio
The law is set to take effect on January 22, 2025, when activists say they will hold a mass marriage of same-sex couples.
Thailand Publishes New Draft Bill to Regulate Use, Sale of Cannabis

Thailand Publishes New Draft Bill to Regulate Use, Sale of Cannabis

By Sebastian Strangio
The draft legislation seeks to curb recreational use of cannabis products, but stops short of relisting the plant as a narcotic.

After Swearing-in, Thailand’s New Government Announces Policy Focus

After Swearing-in, Thailand’s New Government Announces Policy Focus

By Sebastian Strangio
Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra says she will focus on reviving the economy, but this depends on surviving in office long enough to implement her policies.

Thai PM Confirms ‘Digital Wallet’ Will Go Ahead, Flags Cash Payments

Thai PM Confirms ‘Digital Wallet’ Will Go Ahead, Flags Cash Payments

By Sebastian Strangio
The Pheu Thai Party's controversial 450 billion baht stimulus program has been criticized as wasteful and fiscally irresponsible.

Thailand’s Foreign Policy Is Inherently Undervalued

Thailand’s Foreign Policy Is Inherently Undervalued

By Tita Sanglee
In the discussions over Thailand's new cabinet, there has been a curious silence about foreign policy.
New Cabinet Finalized and Awaits King’s Approval, Thai PM Says

New Cabinet Finalized and Awaits King’s Approval, Thai PM Says

By Sebastian Strangio
The new cabinet line-up has not been officially announced, but is likely to feature a mix of continuity and change.

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