May Wong
@MayWongCNA
Senior Indochina Correspondent @ChannelNewsAsia (Thailand, Myanmar, Vietnam, Cambodia, Laos) Formerly based in Myanmar. Now Bangkok and around the region
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http://www.channelnewsasia.com 19-04-2013 04:11:35
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#Thailand Constitutional Court has granted opposition พรรคก้าวไกล - Move Forward Party 15 more days as requested to submit evidence to defend themselves from being dissolved. Party has to do so by May 18 now instead of initial May 3. #MFP executives also risk ban bangkokpost.com/thailand/polit… #ก้าวไกล
#Thailand has a new foreign minister in Maris Sangiampongsa. The ex-ambassador of Australia, Canada takes over from Parnpree Bahiddha-Nukara. This after Mr Parnpree quit unexpectedly on April 28 after the PM removed his DPM post. The กระทรวงการต่างประเทศ | MFA of Thailand does not have a deputy as he was moved to PMO
#Thai land PM Srettha Thavisin meets with #Thai #military chief & relevant security personnel to discuss & get updates on #Myanmar security #coup crisis issues. The clashes along Thai-Myanmar border near #MaeSot have calmed for now. But Thailand remains concerned #WhatsHappeninglnMyanmar
#Thailand 's potential new Foreign Minister, ex-diplomat Maris Sangiampongsa was seen going into the PM office today & said to be meeting the premier. PM Srettha hasn't announced new กระทรวงการต่างประเทศ | MFA of Thailand minister yet. Mr Maris was advisor to now ex-foreign minister Parnpree Bahiddha-Nukara #ครมเศรษฐา2
#Thailand กระทรวงการต่างประเทศ | MFA of Thailand staff bid farewell to minister Parnpree Bahiddha-Nukara who resigned on April 28 after PM Srettha Thavisin dropped him as DPM in reshuffle. He'd been FM for just 7 months. PM hasn't announced new replacement yet but ex-diplomat Maris Sangiampongsa touted as potential #ปานปรีย์
On his กระทรวงการต่างประเทศ | MFA of Thailand minister Parnpree Bahiddha-Nukara quitting almost immediately after the cabinet reshuffle announcement on Sunday, #Thailand PM Srettha Thavisin says he had apologized to Mr Parnpree & that the decision to remove him as DPM was 'not personal' (pics from The Reporters) #ครมเศรษฐา2
In his 1st comments since #Thailand cabinet reshuffle on Sunday, PM Srettha Thavisin says his objective is to put the best people in the right jobs. Acknowledges some may be unhappy with the changes but said he had explained his decisions to them (pics from The Reporters) #ครมเศรษฐา2
Though #Thailand กระทรวงการต่างประเทศ | MFA of Thailand minister Parnpree Bahiddha-Nukara has been carrying out his duties outside of nation as expected in his portfolio, many citizens expressed disappointment with his resignation believing he's 1 who had delivered results & proven his work unlike some others #ปรับครม
10 hours since news broke #Thailand PM Srettha Thavisin has reshuffled his cabinet & shortly after, his กระทรวงการต่างประเทศ | MFA of Thailand minister Parnpree Bahiddha-Nukara (who was dropped as DPM) announced he has quit unexpectedly, the PM hasn't posted any remarks. His last post 2 hrs ago, welcoming Brunei Sultan #ปรับครม
#Thailand just seen recently as stepping up to take lead on tackling #Myanmar coup crisis which has spilled over to #MaeSot . กระทรวงการต่างประเทศ | MFA of Thailand minister Parnpree Bahiddha-Nukara seen by many as doing something actively to push ASEAN to do more on Myanmar. Void now concerning #WhatsHappeninglnMyanmar
In resignation letter, #Thailand กระทรวงการต่างประเทศ | MFA of Thailand minister Parnpree Bahiddha-Nukara says he's stepping down to make way for others. He believes his removal as DPM in today's cabinet reshuffle is not due to lack of accomplishments. Infact he says he has 'worked hard with honesty' #ปรับครม #ครมเศรษฐา2
This leaves a significant void in #Thailand 's กระทรวงการต่างประเทศ | MFA of Thailand if foreign minister Parnpree Bahiddha-Nukara goes as #MFA deputy foreign minister จักรพงษ์ แสงมณี was just moved to PMO in today's reshuffle. This'll also have implications on Thailand role in addressing #Myanmar crisis #ครมเศรษฐา2 #ปรับครม
#Thailand media reporting that กระทรวงการต่างประเทศ | MFA of Thailand foreign minister Parnpree Bahiddha-Nukara has tendered his resignation. This after PM Srettha Thavisin reshuffled his cabinet today, removing Mr Parnpree as DPM. He's also the chair of the newly formed committee on #Myanmar crisis #ครมเศรษฐา2
#Thailand #PM Srettha Thavisin has dropped 4 ministers/deputies (pics👇🏽) from his cabinet since it was installed Sept last year. Notably is health minister ชลน่าน ศรีแก้ว who was also ex-พรรคเพื่อไทย Pheu Thai Party leader, key in negotiating formation of current coalition ruling govt #ปรับครม #ครมเศรษฐา2
Another key appointment is that of a new face Pichit Chuenban who assumes the PMO portfolio. He's พรรคเพื่อไทย Pheu Thai Party's advisor & former lawyer for ex- #PM Thaksin Shinawatra He had served 6 months jail time before for bribery. bangkokpost.com/thailand/polit… #ปรับครม #ครมเศรษฐา2
#Thailand #PM Srettha Thavisin has reshuffled his cabinet, 7 months since they were 1st installed. Notably, PM himself will relinquish his finance minister portfolio. 6 new faces been introduced, including 2 from the other coalition parties of พรรครวมไทยสร้างชาติ (รทสช.) & พรรคพลังประชารัฐ #ครมเศรษฐา2