Testing times could prove govt mettlePrime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul, as leader of the Bhumjaithai Party, leads party-list and constituency MPs to report for duty at parliament. Latest reports suggest the party's MPs will report to parliament today for registration, putting an end to the suspicions. As the war in the Middle East rages on, even US President Donald Trump cannot say when it will end. If the war drags on and oil supply disruptions continue, the crisis could reach catastrophic proportions. Yet this also presents an opportunity for the government to prove its worth and demonstrate its competence, wisdom, resilience and leadership in navigating this defining moment.

Source: Bangkok Post March 09, 2026 00:28 UTC