Thailand to hold US security talks, PM Srettha says as he skips Asean

  • 📰 STForeignDesk
  • ⏱ Reading Time:
  • 26 sec. here
  • 2 min. at publisher
  • 📊 Quality Score:
  • News: 14%
  • Publisher: 71%

Singapore Headlines News

Singapore Latest News,Singapore Headlines

He is only due to take his oath before Thailand's King Maha Vajiralongkorn on Tuesday. Read more at straitstimes.com.

after a three-month political impasse, said on Monday that his first overseas trip will be to attend the UNGA from the third week of September.

Mr Srettha said he met with military leaders on Sunday to hear their thoughts as he aims to bridge the divide between the country’s army and the public that has grown wider in the near-decade of military-backed rule. Mr Srettha’s latest comments signal the shifting dynamics in the ruling party after aligning with conservative politicians to win the top job. His meeting with defence forces also came days after caretaker prime minister Prayut Chan-o-cha made key appointments in the armed forces.

 

Thank you for your comment. Your comment will be published after being reviewed.
Please try again later.
We have summarized this news so that you can read it quickly. If you are interested in the news, you can read the full text here. Read more:

 /  🏆 4. in SG

Singapore Latest News, Singapore Headlines

Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.

Thai PM Srettha to take finance portfolio amid tepid economic growthBANGKOK: Thailand's new Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin was named finance minister on Saturday (Sep 2) in a Cabinet that was endorsed by the king, as the real estate tycoon seeks to boost Sou
Source: ChannelNewsAsia - 🏆 6. / 66 Read more »

Thai PM Srettha to take finance portfolio amid tepid economic growthBANGKOK - Thailand's new Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin was named finance minister on Saturday (Sept 2) in a cabinet that was endorsed by the king, as the real estate tycoon seeks to boost Southeast Asia's second-largest economy and implement key campaign promises. Thailand's economy has been faltering due to weaker exports and investments, with the central bank saying last month...
Source: asiaonecom - 🏆 10. / 59 Read more »

Asean launches talks on $2.7 trillion digital economy pact to drive more seamless tradeThe Asean Digital Economy Framework Agreement is targeted for conclusion by 2025. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Source: straits_times - 🏆 5. / 69 Read more »

Asean leaders to meet in Jakarta for regional summit, amid tensions over new Chinese mapThe meeting will focus on developing and strengthening Asean cooperation with external partners. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Source: straits_times - 🏆 5. / 69 Read more »

Chinese Premier Li Qiang to visit Indonesia for ASEAN summitChinese Premier Li Qiang will attend next week's ASEAN summit in Indonesia, which comes at a time of heightened tensions in the Asia-Pacific. CNA's Chandni Vatvani speaks to Indonesia's Deputy Foreign Minister Pahala Mansury on what to expect from the meetings.
Source: ChannelNewsAsia - 🏆 6. / 66 Read more »

PM Lee to attend Asean Summit in Indonesia; regional integration, Myanmar among issues on the agendaAt least nine Asean member states, as well as prospective member Timor-Leste, are expected to attend the summit. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Source: straits_times - 🏆 5. / 69 Read more »