Phumtham Wechayachai

Phumtham Wechayachai

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Phumtham Wechayachai is a prominent Thai politician and the current Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defense in Thailand. He is known for his proactive approach to national security and has been involved in various initiatives to combat organized crime and enhance border security. Recently, he has taken firm measures against online crime syndicates, particularly the notorious 'Thai Tao' network, which has drawn significant attention due to its extensive operations and connections. His leadership in addressing these pressing issues showcases his commitment to maintaining law and order in the region.

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Phumtham Wechayachai is the acting Prime Minister of Thailand who participated in peace talks with Anwar Ibrahim.

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BBC·United KingdomUnited Kingdom· 2025-10-28
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Phumtham Wechayachai was involved in the ceasefire discussions between Cambodia and Thailand.

Las siete guerras que Trump dice haber parado desde que llegó al poder | Internacional
El País·SpainSpain· 2025-09-24
6.0

Phumtham Wechayachai is mentioned as the Deputy Prime Minister who signed the royal decree for the new alcohol control law.

โปรดเกล้าฯ พ.ร.บ.ควบคุมเครื่องดื่มแอลกอฮอล์ ฉบับที่ 2 พ.ศ. 2568 อีก 60 วันใช้บังคับ
Thai Rath·ThailandThailand· 2025-09-09
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Phumtham Wechayachai, the acting Prime Minister, was asked to clarify whether he would dissolve the parliament or proceed with voting.

"อนุทิน" ถาม "ภูมิธรรม" พูดให้ชัดจะยุบหรือสู้
Thai Rath·ThailandThailand· 2025-09-04
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Phumtham Wechayachai is the Thai Acting Prime Minister who submitted a house dissolution decree.

Thai acting PM moves to dissolve parliament
Taipei Times – major English newspaper in Taiwan, est. 1999·TaiwanTaiwan· 2025-09-03
5.0

Phumtham Wechayachai, the Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of the Interior, confirmed his role in the absence of the Prime Minister.

วิป 2 ฝ่ายยังไม่ได้ข้อสรุปวันโหวตนายกฯ คนที่ 32 จ่อประชุมอีกครั้งบ่าย 3
Thai Rath·ThailandThailand· 2025-09-03
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Phumtham Wechayachai is currently serving as the Acting Prime Minister of Thailand following the removal of Paetongtarn Shinawatra.

Mengapa Perdana Menteri Thailand Dicopot?
Kompas·IndonesiaIndonesia· 2025-08-30
5.0

Phumtham Wechayachai will be in charge as caretaker until a new prime minister is elected by the house.

Big blow for Thailand's Shinawatra dynasty as court sacks PM for ethics violation
Stabroek News·GuyanaGuyana· 2025-08-30
5.0

Phumtham Wechayachai is the acting Prime Minister of Thailand until a new leader is elected.

“Нарушила этические нормы“: премьер Таиланда и правительство уходят в отставку: 30 августа 2025, 02:29
Tengri News – major Kazakh news website·KazakhstanKazakhstan· 2025-08-30
5.0

Phumtham Wechayachai will serve as caretaker until a new prime minister is elected by parliament.

Thai prime minister removed by court for ethics violation, triggering power scramble
The Globe and Mail·CanadaCanada· 2025-08-29
5.0

Phumtham Wechayachai is the current interim Prime Minister who has not speculated on Paetongtarn Shinawatra's potential removal.

En Thaïlande, la Première ministre destituée en raison d'un appel téléphonique divulgué
Monaco-Matin – newspaper covering the Principality of Monaco·MonacoMonaco· 2025-08-29
5.0

Phumtham Wechayachai took over the duties of Paetongtarn Shinawatra after her suspension.

«Troppo gentile» al telefono con la Cambogia: destituita la premier della Thailandia. «Ha violato la Costituzione»
Corriere della Sera·ItalyItaly· 2025-08-29
5.0

Phumtham Wechayachai will continue as caretaker prime minister until a new leader is selected.

Another Thai prime minister bites the dust after Constitutional Court ruling
The Sydney Morning Herald·AustraliaAustralia· 2025-08-29
5.0

Phumtham Wechayachai continues to lead the government as the interim Prime Minister until a new leader is decided by Parliament.

Thailands Regierungschefin nach Gerichtsurteil abgesetzt
Neue Zürcher Zeitung·SwitzerlandSwitzerland· 2025-08-29
5.0

Phumtham Wechayachai, the Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of the Interior, ordered the establishment of inspection centers in border provinces.

ขอบคุณสภาฯ ผ่านงบประมาณ 2569 จ่อเข้าสู่วุฒิสภา รัฐบาลพร้อมลุยนโยบายสำคัญทันที
Thai Rath·ThailandThailand· 2025-08-17
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Phumtham Wechayachai was also contacted by President Trump regarding the conflict.

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Kompas·IndonesiaIndonesia· 2025-08-04
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