Thananon ‘Jaa’ Niramit: The caffeinated rise of Thailand’s new first lady

10 Sept 14:31 Key points summarised by AI

Thananon ‘Jaa’ Niramit, a 39-year-old entrepreneur, has risen to prominence as Thailand’s new first lady through her marriage to Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul.
Hailing from Ranong, she built her entrepreneurial path by founding Jajaa Coffee, believed to be the province's first air-conditioned café, and later expanded to Bangkok with Jaristaa by Jajaa, a 'creative space'.
Her relationship with Anutin began when he visited her Ranong café, leading to a well-established partnership where she accompanied him to key official events prior to his premiership.
As her public profile grows, her declared assets have significantly increased to 56.06 million baht, largely attributed to recent land acquisitions, reflecting her rising financial and social stature.

PM keeps door open to Kla Tham joining coalition

Yesterday 18:20 Key points summarised by AI

Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul confirms the possibility of the Kla Tham Party joining the coalition government, stressing that any political move must prioritize national interest and government stability.
He acknowledges reports of a potential merger between the Kla Tham and Bhumjaithai parties, stating such a decision would hinge on public benefit and strengthening the government with competent individuals.
Anutin firmly denies any internal conflicts or “undercurrents” within the current coalition, citing cross-party cooperation on significant projects like the 165-billion-baht Pasak-Chao Phraya-Gulf infrastructure.
The Prime Minister reiterated his commitment to prioritizing the country's well-being over political considerations and praised the expertise of all Cabinet members, regardless of their party affiliation.