SCB 10X Appoints Mukaya (Tai) Panich as The New CEO 

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SCB 10X, a company under the SCB X Group, announces the appointment of Mukya (South) Panich as Chief Executive Officer (CEO), effective August 1, 2022.

SCB 10X Appoints Mukaya (Tai) Panich as The New CEO 

SCB 10X, (https://scb10x.com/), the digital technology investment and venture building arm of SCBX, announced the appointment of Mukaya (Tai) Panich as its new CEO, succeeding former CEO, Arak Sutivong.

She will continue to hold the position of Chief Venture and Investment Officer, along with the newly appointed CEO position.

SCB 10X also announced the promotion of Pailin (Pie) Vichakul, SCB 10X’s Partner & Head of Strategic Planning to Chief Operating Officer, who will report directly to Tai. 

Under Tai’s stewardship, SCB 10X will continue to focus on two main strategic pillars: Venture Capital – investing in disruptive technology startups with strategic and financial returns to SCBX, and Venture Building – building ventures in exponential technology growth areas of Blockchain, DeFi, Web 3.0, Metaverse, and Deep Tech.  

Tai will lead SCB 10X’s initiatives to invest in and build the ecosystem of disruptive technologies in Southeast Asia and continue growing the SCB 10X team to achieve their moonshot mission.

The appointment of Tai as the CEO of one of Southeast Asia’s most active venture firms is a historic moment for women in finance.

According to a report from PitchBook, women today account for only 15 per cent of general partners at venture capital firms. PitchBook data also shows that less than 10 per cent of decision-makers at VC firms are women and more than 70 per cent of U.S. VC firms have zero female investors. 

SCB 10X Appoints Mukaya (Tai) Panich as The New CEO 

Tai joined SCB 10X in early 2020 as its Chief Venture and Investment Officer. In this role, Tai spearheaded SCB 10X investment globally, and in addition, built an extensive community of ecosystem partners worldwide.

She has organized and hosted several successful industry events, bringing together the most influential builders in Blockchain, DeFi, Web 3.0 and Metaverse for dedicated discussions on the industry’s most pressing issues. 

An engineer by background, Tai brought over 20 years of experience working and investing in the technology sectors in Silicon Valley, New York, and Singapore to her position at SCB 10X. Under Tai’s stewardship, Siam Commercial Bank gained global recognition as One of the Most Active Banks in Crypto Among Global Banks by Dove Metrics.

Her work in the global Crypto, DeFi and Web 3.0 ecosystem has gained her recognition as a Top Female Decision Maker at SEA-Based VCs by DealStreetAsia, Top Global Corporate Venturing Emerging Leader by GCV Institute, and a Global Top Corporate Venture Capitalists by CB Insights.  

Tai graduated with honours from MIT where she earned Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees in Electrical Engineering and Computer Science. She subsequently received an MBA from Harvard Business School.  

Tai was the recipient of the prestigious King Scholarship from the King of Thailand to study abroad at the Undergraduate level. 

About SCB 10X
SCB 10X Co., Ltd. is a holding company of the SCBX Group, and was established in January
2020 with a “moonshot mission” to achieve exponential growth through technology innovation and investment with a focus on disruptive technology, Blockchain, Metaverse, Web 3.0, and Deep Tech via its two pillars: Venture Capital and Venture Builder. 

SCB 10X Appoints Mukaya (Tai) Panich as The New CEO 

Published : August 07, 2022

Night Edge Pictures promises blood, sweat and thrills with new horror banner

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Night Edge Pictures Chief Operating Officer Hans Audric Estialbo to bring blood, sweat and thrills with its new line-up of horror and thriller titles

Night Edge Pictures promises blood, sweat and thrills with new horror banner

In its official opening, Night Edge Pictures, led by Chief Operating Officer Hans Audric Estialbo, promised to bring emotionally generous stories back to the cinemas with a slate of horror and thriller films coming out starting August 2002.

“Behind every scream, every flicker of the lamp, every jump scare is an emotionally generous story waiting to be heard, seen and told. Night Edge Pictures is a celebration of just that,” said Hans during the Night Edge Secret Society: Unmasking of Night Edge Pictures event held at Lido Connect on August 4.

While some critics and moviegoers see ghost stories as tired and overdone, Hans believes that Southeast Asian horror remains an oasis of universal yet extremely unique stories that thrill the global market. At the turn of the millennium, Thai and Southeast Asian horror movies, along with the so-called ‘pan-Asian’ co-productions attempted to combat Hollywood dominance through technically polished movies with both local and international appeal, and while it may have taken more than 20 years for Asian genre films to find and establish their niche, many genre film fans hold Asian genre films close to their hearts because of their approach to authenticity and quality. Surely, Hans believes that there is much more to come, particularly from Thailand and its neighboring Southeast Asian countries as investors and producers seek to capitalize on the commercial success of those who have paved the way.

Night Edge Pictures promises blood, sweat and thrills with new horror bannerIn parallel to producing its own original slate of films and series, Night Edge Pictures will start with what it calls “future cult favorites”, starting with You are not my Mother, Official Selection at Midnight Madness in the 2021 Toronto International Film Festival. Ingeniously marketed in Thailand with a Mother’s Day release date during the August 11 weekend, this directorial debut from Kate Dolan, award-winning Dublin International Film Festival and Gérardmer Film Festival writer-director, seamlessly blends Irish folklore and psychological illness in a deliciously baked cake.

Night Edge Pictures promises blood, sweat and thrills with new horror bannerFor the rest of 2022, Night Edge Pictures is set to release XYZ Films’ Nocebo starring Eva Green and Mark Strong as well as Official Fantasia Festival Selection Moloch, and Trustnordisk’s multi-awarded thriller Speak No Evil.

“The future looks bright for Night Edge Pictures as our unique positioning in the Thai market would allow us to zone in on one of the best performing genres in Asian cinema, and what is arguably one of Thailand’s key assets in its storytelling arsenal,” continued Hans.

Night Edge Pictures promises blood, sweat and thrills with new horror bannerWith a combined tenure of almost two decades in advertising, marketing, film, TV, PR and luxury retail, Hans hails from the independent film scene. With two Master’s Degrees from Toulouse School of Management in France and College of Management, Mahidol University in Thailand, and an undeniable passion for storytelling, Hans helms Night Edge Pictures in creating a platform for future storytellers, creative and producers to tell stories that thrill the new generation of audience.

For more information about Night Edge Pictures, visit nightedgepictures.com or follow @nightedgepictures on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter.
 

Published : August 06, 2022

MG won “No.1 Brand Thailand 2021-2022” award in EV Car

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SAIC Motor-CP and MG Sales (Thailand), the manufacturer and distributor of MG cars in Thailand, reaffirmed its position as the most favourite choice among consumers by winning the “No.1 Brand Thailand 2021 – 2022” award in the EV Car category.

MG won "No.1 Brand Thailand 2021-2022" award in EV Car

The award serves as a guarantee of confidence as the recognized leader in electric vehicles in Thailand.

The company is also ready to bring to perfection the country’s automotive innovation and the development of the EV ecosystem.

Having been the pioneer of electric vehicles in Thailand for the past four years, MG is guaranteed as the true leader in electric vehicles after winning various awards from leading organizations.

Most recently, MG won the “No.1 Brand Thailand 2021 – 2022” award in the EV Car category from MARKETEER magazine in collaboration with Kadence International (Thailand) and Marketing Move which conducted a survey on 5,500 products and services among Thai consumers in the past year.

Pongsak Lertruedeewattanavong, Vice President of MG Sales (Thailand) Company Limited, said “This achievement reflects the company’s determination to develop and introduce cutting-edge automobiles which also come with outstanding design, not to mention MG’s contribution to the development of the automotive industry especially the effort to drive Thailand’s towards a full-fledged EV society. MG has not only introduced electric vehicles and innovations but also fully support the country’s EV ecosystem in various dimensions including the installation of over 150 MG SUPER CHARGE stations nationwide, the distribution of knowledge and understanding with regard to electric vehicles among the new generation as well as a construction plan for the battery manufacturing and recycling plant. All these factors will enable Thailand’s EV industry to continually expand and allow Thai people easier access to electric vehicles. With that said, MG strongly believes that Thailand will be able to become a hub for EV, trusted by international investors, while also following the Green Economy principle.”

“Currently, MG has delivered more than 4,000 EV units of both MG ZS EV and MG EP. This is a solid proof of recognition among Thai customers. The company will continue to introduce EV models that offer not just driving comfort but also ultimate performance, outstanding design, and safety in every journey.”

MG won "No.1 Brand Thailand 2021-2022" award in EV Car
MG won "No.1 Brand Thailand 2021-2022" award in EV Car
MG won "No.1 Brand Thailand 2021-2022" award in EV Car

Published : August 05, 2022

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MedPark Hospital reaffirms commitment to environmental sustainability with LEED Gold Certification

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Prof. Dr Sin Anuras, Dr Pongpat Patanavanich together with MedPark Hospital Management Team welcomed Rohith Ravula, Associate Director – Market Development of Green Business Certification Inc. (GBIC) to officially deliver LEED Gold Certification on Thursday

MedPark Hospital reaffirms commitment to environmental sustainability with LEED Gold Certification

LEED is the most widely used green building rating system worldwide.

LEED certification, managed by U.S. Green Building Council, is an internationally recognized symbol of sustainability achievement of a commitment to creating healthy, highly efficient and cost-saving green buildings.

To date, MedPark Hospital is the only hospital in Thailand to receive LEED Gold Certification version 4, the latest version, with the highest average score of 65.

MedPark Hospital is a collective endeavour of highly experienced multispecialty doctors in diversified medical fields with the vision to become the medical destination in ASEAN for high acuity patients and patients with complex diseases. 

MedPark’s building design and construction are to responsibly and sustainably co-exist with its neighbours and the earth. Most importantly, many environmentally friendly decisions made contribute to helping patients reduce stress levels and improve healthcare outcomes.

MedPark Hospital reaffirms commitment to environmental sustainability with LEED Gold Certification
MedPark Hospital reaffirms commitment to environmental sustainability with LEED Gold Certification

Published : August 05, 2022

Green energy firm Tha Chang unveils roadmap as it prepares to list on SET

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Tha Chang Green Energy (TGE), Thailand’s green energy firm, has revealed its growth roadmap, with the goal of being at the forefront of the country’s new energy industry.

Green energy firm Tha Chang unveils roadmap as it prepares to list on SET

The company aims to play a leading role in steering the country towards the global mega-trend of being environmentally friendly.

The disclosure at Thursday’s online press conference also comes at a time when the company is preparing to list on the Stock Exchange of Thailand and launch its first initial public offering (IPO) next week.

Pongnarin Wansuwankul, chairman of the TGE’s executive committee, stated that the plan sets growth targets for the short, medium, and long term so that investors can be assured their investment in TGE will yield returns.

The firm’s earnings at present are derived from three biomass power generation plants in Surat Thani province. To generate electricity, the plants burned agricultural waste such as palm leaves and wood chips from rubber farms.

The biomass power plants have a total capacity of 29.7 megawatts. 

Green energy firm Tha Chang unveils roadmap as it prepares to list on SET

TGE has already signed a contract with the Electricity Generating Authority of Thailand to sell 20.3MW under the Feed-in Tariff condition, with the remainder going to Tha Chang Group, a subsidiary of the company’s palm oil business.

TGE sells water and steam, which are byproducts of electricity generation, in addition to selling electricity.

Meanwhile, three municipal solid-waste power generation plants with a total installed capacity of 22MW are under construction in Sa Kaew, Ratchaburi, and Chumphon provinces. These plants will be ready to generate electricity for nearby communities in 2024.

Green energy firm Tha Chang unveils roadmap as it prepares to list on SET

TGE’s chief executive officer, Sakda Siripatsophon, stated that the company intends to build more biomass power generation and municipal solid-waste power generation to reach a capacity of 200MW within the next decade. Currently, the total electricity capacity is at 51.7MW.

Ratchada Klewpatinond, managing director of Investment Banking Division 2 at KGI Securities (Thailand), revealed that TGE’s IPO will be available for purchase from August 9 to August 11.

The price per share is set at 2 baht, with a target to raise 1.2 billion baht. Sixty per cent of the funds will be used to develop and improve its green power generation and the remaining 40 per cent will be used to pay off the loan and working capital, said Ratchada.

Published : August 05, 2022

By : Nongluck Ajanapanya

Lack of Suitable and Skilled Talent is the Biggest Challenge Faced by Thai Organisations in Driving Digital Agility 

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Most Thai organisations still lagging in digital agility despite increased technology adoption during the pandemic

Lack of Suitable and Skilled Talent is the Biggest Challenge Faced by Thai Organisations in Driving Digital Agility 

Astudy commissioned by Workday, a global leader in enterprise technology for finance and human resources, has found that most organisations in Thailand (91%) are still lagging in digital agility[2] – falling into the slow or tactical stages of digital agility maturity.

This is despite the opportunity to accelerate digital transformation and increase technology adoption during the pandemic.

The study found that the lack of suitable and skilled talent in talent acquisition and actively retaining them were the top two challenges cited by Thai organisations in pursuing digital transformation.

Conducted in association with IDC, the IDC-Workday Digital Agility Index Asia/Pacific 2022 highlights the extent to which Asia Pacific (APAC) organisations have progressed in digital agility since the COVID-19 pandemic.

First started in 2020, the study assesses and ranks organisations on the Digital Agility Index (DAI). From their scores, organisations are identified either as “Agility Leaders” if they are found to be in the agile/integrated stages of digital agility maturity, or “Agility Followers” if they are determined to be in the slow/tactical stages.

Thailand drops to 9th position in Digital Agility Index, overtaken by Indonesia

The study found that across the nine APAC markets surveyed, progress in digital agility is uneven.

With only 9% of organisations in Thailand at the advanced stages of digital agility, Thailand ranked ninth in the DAI, one position below its 2020 ranking.

It was overtaken by Indonesia which ranked eighth, having shown more progress in technological advancements.

Organisations in Australia achieved the greatest progress in digital transformation efforts and ranked first this year, followed by Singapore, New Zealand, South Korea, and Hong Kong. Taiwan, a new addition to the study, ranked sixth, followed by Malaysia.

From a regional perspective, only 38% of Apac organisations are in the advanced stages of digital agility. However, progress is being made overall as this figure reflects an 18 percentage point increase when compared to 2020. For the 62% of organisations in Apac lagging in digital agility (i.e. agility followers), technology adoption is often driven by functional requirements and business needs such as for e-commerce, safety measures, and remote work during the pandemic.

Shortage of skilled talent for digital transformation

The lack of skilled talent to carry out digital transformation initiatives is a key challenge to be addressed in Thailand. 80% of HR leaders surveyed said they have challenges in identifying the right skills needed to support evolving business requirements. Only a minority (7%) of organisations in Thailand have a holistic talent management strategy in place with employee engagement and data analytics to identify training needs and growth areas, which highlights the importance of closing the talent gaps within their workforce. 

Lack of enterprise-level technology adoption to drive digital agility

Complete integration of digital tools and processes can offer a single holistic view of resources, enable data-driven insights, and drive greater digital agility.

However, 61% of organisations in Thailand currently execute digital initiatives at the line-of-business level as necessitated by immediate needs, rather than at a strategic, cross-functional enterprise-wide level.

This in turn hinders business growth. Implementation challenges differ by function as well.

Challenges cited by IT leaders include lack of consistent integration across systems which impacts decision making (40%) and difficulty in choosing the right technology solutions that can help drive business agility (70%). On the other hand, finance leaders (80%) said they faced challenges in building a culture of cost containment for predictable cash flow. Only 3% of Thai organisations currently manage costs by using data-driven cost optimisation that leverages enterprise-wide and ecosystem data.

Need for greater collaboration between CFOs, CHROs, and CIOs to drive enterprise agility in the post-pandemic era

In the new norm led by a digital-first economy, leveraging digital agility can offer competitive advantages. This is only possible if organisations rethink their approach to closing digital agility gaps through technology and alignment of functional business requirements across the C-suite.

For positive business outcomes, not only must organisations accelerate their digital transformation to narrow the agility gaps but also have an integrated approach as a strategic imperative. This requires CFOs, CHROs, and CIOs to collaborate and work on their cross-functional digital transformation initiatives, and integrate digital talent management, as well as HR and finance processes.

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“While there is considerable progress with more organisations leaping to become agility leaders, the fact that the majority of organisations within the Asia Pacific are still lagging creates an opportunity to help organisations digitally accelerate,” said Sandeep Sharma, President for Asia, Workday. “With agility now a key source of competitive advantage in today’s digital-first economy, organisations supported by data-driven processes and imbued with digital skills and work cultures are best positioned to thrive in today’s changing world.”

“The unprecedented disruptions brought on by the Covid-19 pandemic forced many organisations to fast-track their digital transformations. It is not surprising to see increased technology adoption driving agility improvement,” said Lawrence Cheok, Associate Research Director of Digital Transformation, IDC. “However, true digital agility is about capitalising on change to thrive. To do so, organisations need to emulate agility leaders and make the leap from tactical to strategic enterprise-wide transformations in their culture, people, processes, and technology implementation.”

Published : August 07, 2022

Thai hotels face severe staff shortages as they reopen after Covid

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Thai hotels are suffering from severe staff shortages as the hospitality industry struggles to recover from the fallout of Covid-19, according to the Thai Hotel Association (THA).

Thai hotels face severe staff shortages as they reopen after Covid

About 68 per cent of hotels surveyed said they are short of staff to cover all departments – including maids, receptionists, cleaners, cooks, waiters and technicians.

Hotels are especially in need of workers with service and language skills, said the association’s president Marisa Sukosol Nunbhakdi.

“Most hotels are under pressure from labour shortages in almost all departments, as related businesses in their local areas have yet to reopen,” Marisa said.

She was citing results of a THA survey conducted on 118 hotels between July 17 and 25.

The survey found that only 33 per cent of hotels had raised their wages in a bid to attract staff.

Results also showed that hotel occupancy rate in July averaged 45 per cent, up from 38 per cent the previous month. The forecast for occupancy rate in August was 42 per cent.

Marisa attributed the recovery to the country’s full reopening on July 1, when the Thailand Pass entry system was scrapped, as well as government subsidies for domestic travel.

“Most hotel customers are Thais although the number of foreign guests is increasing — mostly from Asia and the Middle East, followed by western Europe,” she said.

Average room rates have risen since last year but are still lower than pre-Covid times. Hotels have delayed price increases due to low purchasing power and occupancy rates, Marisa added.

Thai hotels face severe staff shortages as they reopen after Covid

Recovery in the Thai hotel sector will strengthen this year but is still reliant on Thai tourists, according to Siam Commercial Bank’s Economic Intelligence Centre (EIC).

The EIC has raised its forecast for foreign arrivals this year from 7.4 million to 10 million.

It also identified many “challenges” for the Thai hotel industry, including higher operating costs, a labour shortage, and tougher competition as luxury hotels cut prices and others reopen after the pandemic.

Published : August 06, 2022

For politicians, self-interest matters more than the collective good

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Politicians always act in ways that would gain them maximum benefit, often at the people’s expense.

For politicians, self-interest matters more than the collective good

Amorn Wanichwiwatana

Special to The Nation

Of course, they calculate the risks and the rewards all the time. It would be understandable if my opinions invite a lot of criticism from those who disagree with me, particularly the political class.

In a recent interaction Chuan Leekpai, the former PM and the current Speaker of the House, told me about his youth and his successful political career when participating as a guest in one of my special forums. I have met him several times and he has always said, “If all politicians are bad, our society might have been collapsed”. He cited himself as an example of one who was not born rich, but who struggled till he rose to power without any misconduct. “I eat, sleep and live in a temple to give myself opportunities to stand out as I am now and never yield to force or coercion from the powers-that-be,” he said. That is why people recognise him as a man of principles.

When talking about “risks” or other hazardous situations, it is not only politicians who have to weigh the pros and cons before making a decision; the rest of us also do the same thing. Frankly, my students are almost always checked and they ensure their grades would be satisfactory, otherwise they could choose to study with others. This does not mean they do not care for the quality of teaching, but they prefer to fulfil all targets they need at one time. In comparison with politicians, this is not a first come, first served system. Somehow it is a winner takes all game. “The more you take, the more you gain” might be the best policy for many politicians. So that they will not be left behind! That is why we often scold politicians as opportunists. In our society, we politely call them ‘career politicians’ who live their lives by working in the political arena without any other sources of income. I remember many of them did not have to file their personal income tax, as they did not receive any income during the military rule in previous years. This makes me wonder if they really depend on their political salary alone.

Without a doubt, I absolutely agree with the Speaker of the House that we live along with “the good, the bad and the ugly”. However, for many politicians, be they our own or those abroad, things are very much the same in terms of their hearts and minds. We do not know for sure what US President Joe Biden felt while he watched the killing of al-Qaeda leader Ayman al-Zawahari in Kabul, which was seen live in the White House. A similar incident happened a decade ago when then secretary of state Hillary Clinton was agitated and watched nervously in the White House live footage of the killing of Osama bin Laden. And later, after the killing of Libyan dictator Mu’ammar Gadhafi, she uttered the words “We came, we saw, he died”. This is not a joke but derived from Julius Caesar’s famous Latin phrase “Veni, Vedi, Veci”, a swift and conclusive victory!

For politicians, self-interest matters more than the collective good

Our contemporary iron lady, US House speaker Nancy Pelosi, has managed to kick up a storm. Her visit to Taiwan ratcheted up tensions in the region and infuriated China, which announced live fire of missiles over Taiwan in a four-day military drill to blockade Taiwan island. I am sure these politicians had already calculated the risks but they decided to go ahead on their trusted information and most of all focus on the popularity they might gain. It’s hard to imagine the violent fallout if those intimidated countries reacted and responded with fierce measures. Who cares? The Chinese regime did not have too much choice to maintain the status quo but both the Taiwanese president and Pelosi might know very well the atrocities and calamity that would befall the Taiwanese people, not themselves. This is not fair and it’s not right that the innocent pay the price for actions they did not really initiate. It is simply a grandstanding of someone who wants to show the world they are really great and always number one on the world stage. Everyone realised something like this might occur at the time Hillary dreamed of becoming the first US woman president. What is Pelosi eyeing? And maybe Biden would like to prolong his tenure for the second term to celebrate and go down in US history as the oldest president, a record that would certainly be hard to better.

Back to Thailand, our beloved country. In the recent censure debate, the blame game between the opposition and government factions followed the usual script. As expected, politicians from both sides did not care about their dignity or even the people of the constituency they represent. Following rumours of vote buying, we saw a politician prostrate himself on the floor to pay his respects to a senior political leader. This picture was disseminated throughout the world not because people liked it but because they questioned our politicians as well as the political institution of our country. Was it for real or just a fantasy? Many wonder how come such a drama could take place and be so very effective here. Our politicians could vote against someone and simply bow or pay deep respects to clear up the mess once and for all. This means that they don’t have to carry the dignity and pride of their supporters. They have to only be preoccupied with survival, and their benefits matter more than anything else. Do the ends justify the means or is it the other way around?

(Amorn Wanichwiwatana, D.Phil. (Oxon), is a political scientist at Chulalongkorn University)

Published : August 06, 2022

Opposition to ask for court ruling on Prayut’s term limit in mid-August

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The opposition will seek a Constitutional Court ruling around the middle of this month on whether Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha can legally remain in office after August 24.

Opposition to ask for court ruling on Prayut’s term limit in mid-August

Cholnan Srikaew, the Pheu Thai Party leader who heads the opposition, said on Friday that opposition parties have agreed to take their case to the court about a week before PM Prayut reaches eight years in office.

“It will be August 16 or 17, which we see as the best time to submit our petition. If it’s later than that, the country will be damaged,” Cholnan said.

He said the opposition parties had resolved earlier to seek the ruling but were waiting until “the most appropriate time” to submit their petition.

Opposition politicians are calling on Gen Prayut to step down by August 24, as the Constitution sets an eight-year time limit for his tenure.

Article 158 of the Constitution, in force since April 2017, states: “The prime minister shall not hold office for more than eight years in total, whether or not consecutively.”

Previous Thai charters carried no limit for the PM’s term in office.

However, lawmakers and legal experts disagree on the start date of Prayut’s tenure.

Some say it should be when Gen Prayut first assumed the premiership on August 24, 2014 – following the military coup he led in May that year.

Others say his tenure began when the current charter came into force on April 6, 2017. A third group views that it should be counted from when Prayut assumed the premiership on June 9, 2019, following the general election in March that year.

Published : August 05, 2022

Thailand records 2,250 confirmed Covid-19 cases, 35 deaths on Sunday

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The Public Health Ministry reported on Sunday (August 7) that over the past 24 hours, 2,250 Covid-19 patients have been admitted to hospitals.

Thailand records 2,250 confirmed Covid-19 cases, 35 deaths on Sunday

The death toll has risen by 35, while 1,939 patients have recovered and discharged from hospitals. 

The number of cumulative cases in the country since January 1, 2022, stands at 2,382,174.

Published : August 07, 2022

By : THE NATION