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Thai private sector wants incoming government to delay minimum wage rise

They argue that labour costs already account for approximately 25 per cent of total expenses for employers, especially SMEs, and this increase would further burden businesses.

Group rallies outside Parliament wants senators to vote for Pita as PM

Protesters demanded that the 250 appointed senators vote for Move Forward leader Pita Limjaroenrat to be the next PM, saying that it was the people's verdict.

Move Forward Party-led coalition signs landmark MoU in symbolic message on coup anniversary

Prime Minister-in-waiting Pita Limjaroenrat said the purpose behind creating an MoU was to bring together mutual interests and foster cooperation through the mechanisms of…

Former PM Yingluck prays for no more coups as new coalition allies ready to sign pact

Yingluck’s government was ousted by a military coup on May 22, 2014, led by then-Army chief Prayut Chan-o-cha.

Gibran-Prabowo brouhaha signals PDI-P unease with Jokowi

The PDI-P decided not to sanction the eldest son of Jokowi over a controversy that came amid a growing contingent of the President’s supporter groups.

How Laotians, Cambodians view Thailand’s May 14 election

The latest election result signalled an appetite not just for a change of government, but also political reform after nearly two decades of military dominance that included two…

Move Forward Party leader sees a stronger role for Thailand regionally and on the global stage

Party leader Pita Limjaroenra also said that the next Move Forward-led government will revive Thailand’s leading role in Asean and work to lessen the violence in Myanmar.