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Korn an appealing face to young voters
News, Published on 25/01/2020
» The Democrat Party has lost one of its most reputable assets -- former finance minister and long-time member Korn Chatikavanij -- and it looks like he has jumped ship at the most opportune time.
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Korn's Democrat exit could let him shine
News, Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 18/01/2020
» The surprise departure of Korn Chatikavanij from the Democrats deals a heavy blow to the oldest political party which was already struggling in an unfavourable political atmosphere. The bold move, however, gives the prominent politician a new opportunity with speculation rife he is about to found a new party. Political observers also foresee the possibility of Mr Korn becoming a new choice for PM in the next election.
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HM King endorses cabinet
News, Post Reporters, Published on 11/07/2019
» The coalition government, which has been royally endorsed, will not have the luxury of "a honeymoon period" as the country's economy is in bad shape and is in need of urgent action from the new government, observers in the private sector said.
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Dems cagey ahead of PM vote
News, Post Reporters, Published on 01/06/2019
» Pressure is mounting on the Palang Pracharath Party (PPRP) and the Democrats to thrash out their differences and finalise a deal over the formation of a coalition government ahead of the prime ministerial vote in parliament scheduled for Wednesday.
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Dems, Bhumjaithai form pact
News, Published on 17/05/2019
» The Democrat and Bhumjaithai parties have agreed to pair up as "a political duo" to use their combined number of 103 MPs as a way of increasing leverage to bargain for cabinet seats, a source said.
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FFP goes into battle as share fight rekindles
News, Published on 11/05/2019
» The shareholding wrangles which are upsetting the prospects of a political high-flyer are back in the spotlight after last week's brief respite afforded by His Majesty the King's coronation.
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Democrats adopt primary vote in leadership race
News, Nattaya Chetchotiros, Published on 10/09/2018
» A primary voting system intended to give the public more active engagement in politics will be adopted by the Democrat Party to decide its next leader, which could set the tone for other parties under a charter designed to prevent a power monopoly by a single owner.
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Democrats set course for losing fight
Published on 18/09/2013
» The Democrat Party promises a tough onslaught on Thursday when the House resumes debate on the government's two trillion baht borrowing bill - but they lack the numbers to really make any difference.
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Lawmakers back to charter amendments agenda
Manop Thip-Osod, Published on 21/08/2013
» Lawmakers left behind their anger and resumed debate on constitutional changes on Wednesday, with the Democrat Party reiterating its opposition to an attempt end the selection of senators.
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Guns or doctors?
Jon Fernquest, Published on 06/06/2011
» Thailand suffers from a doctor shortage but not a shortage of soldiers. Military spending eats up money for health care.
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