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PM faces legal challenges after controversial speech
Gary Boyle, Published on 24/11/2023
» Opponents of Srettha Thavisin say the prime minister could face serious legal problems after apparently referring to his party MPs' influences on police promotion - problems that could even include removal from the premiership.
Pheu Thai, Bhumjaithai aim to form govt
Gary Boyle, Published on 08/08/2023
» Leaders of the Pheu Thai and Bhumjaithai parties, with 212 seats in total, announced on Monday they would try to form a new coalition governent.
Experts query Pita snub
Gary Boyle, Published on 21/07/2023
» Legal experts are questioning whether a parliament rejecting the renomination of Move Forward Party (MFP) leader Pita Limjaroenrat for prime minister was constitutional.
Pita to get 1 more shot at PM position
Gary Boyle, Published on 18/07/2023
» Eight coalition allies on Monday evening agreed to renominate Move Forward Party (MFP) leader Pita Limjaroenrat as the prime minister on Wednesday – but if he fails again, the Pheu Thai Party will have the next chance.
Charter court suspends Pita
Gary Boyle, Published on 19/07/2023
» The Constitutional Court on Wednesday morning suspended Move Forward Party leader and prime ministerial candidate Pita Limjaroenrat from duty as an elected member of the House of Representatives.
Pita 'has sold iTV shares'
Gary Boyle, Published on 06/06/2023
» Move Forward Party (MFP) leader Pita Limjaroenrat has reportedly sold the shares he held in a media company in the hope of keeping his bid to become Thailand's next prime minister alive.
MFP, allies to sign deal
Gary Boyle, Published on 22/05/2023
» Eight coalition parties will sign a memorandum of understanding (MoU) on Monday, but the controversial topic of revising Section 112 of the Criminal Code is expected not to be included.
MFP turns attention to Senate
Gary Boyle, Published on 17/05/2023
» The Move Forward Party (MFP) is trying to convince senators to back its leader Pita Limjaroenrat to become prime minister as it gathers support from other parties to form a coalition government.
Pita announces 8-party coalition plan
Gary Boyle, Published on 18/05/2023
» Move Forward Party (MFP) leader Pita Limjaroenrat has announced a plan to be elected as the new prime minister and form a coalition government, with the support from 313 MPs-elect from eight political parties.
Historic win faces hurdles
Gary Boyle, Published on 16/05/2023
» The Move Forward Party's (MFP) bid to form a governing coalition may not be easy after a number of senators made it clear they will not support its prime ministerial candidate.