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Phumtham Wechayachai

Phumtham Wechayachai
The latest news and updates on Phumtham Wechayachai, a seasoned Thai politician, he is a trusted confidant of the Shinawatra family and a veteran of the Pheu Thai Party. He has held numerous significant cabinet roles, including Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of Commerce, and Minister of Defence. Currently, he also serves as Interior Minister. His responsibilities have encompassed promoting international trade, notably with China, and fostering development in southern border regions. He previously served as acting prime minister in August 2024 and is poised to assume the role again, demonstrating his enduring influence and strategic importance within Thai politics.
Thailand

Bye bye F-16? Thai air force swaps American muscle for Swedish steel

Thailand finalised the deal a week after using its current fleet of F-16s to strike military targets during border clashes with Cambodia.

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China vows to continue Thailand-Cambodia peace efforts after ‘informal’ talks

Editorial | Asean’s credibility at stake as Thai-Cambodia border clash rages on

Non-interference from Asean partners need not mean looking the other way amid loss of life and a serious threat to collective security.

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