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Leader of small party draws focus
News, Jutamas Tadthiemrom, Published on 11/02/2026
» Since the announcement of Sunday's election results, Wasawat Poungponsri, leader of the Thai Ruam Palang Party, has emerged as one of the most closely watched figures among Thailand's smaller parties -- groups widely regarded as crucial to the formation and stability of a Bhumjaithai-led coalition government.
People's Party battles shift in voter mood
Oped, Anucha Charoenpo, Published on 08/01/2026
» We now find ourselves in a crunch time when voters begin to firm up their choices ahead of the Feb 8 general election. This may explain why political parties are starting to reveal their aces, floating names for key ministerial portfolios at strategic moments.
Early start for Bhumjaithai
Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 30/12/2025
» After emerging as a minority government, the Bhumjaithai (BJT) Party has moved swiftly to capitalise on its grip on major state power mechanisms, reshuffling and redeploying senior civil servants across multiple ministries — most notably the powerful Interior Ministry — in what many observers view as early preparation for the next general election, set for Feb 8.
Kanchana steps in as brother exits Chartthaipattana Party
Published on 20/12/2025
» Kanchana Silpa-archa has assumed the acting leadership of the Chartthaipattana Party after her brother, Varawut Silpa-archa, resigned and joined the Bhumjaithai Party (BJT).
High-profile defections boost Bhumjaithai Party
Post Reporters, Published on 16/12/2025
» The Bhumjaithai Party saw a surge of high-profile defections on the first day of its candidate registration drive, with Varawut Silpa-archa, former leader of the Chartthaipattana Party, formally joining the party on Monday alongside 12 former Chartthaipattana MPs and senior political figures in preparation for the 2026 general election.
Chartthaipattana's Varawut to lead mass defection to Bhumjaithai
Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 13/12/2025
» The Chartthaipattana Party was thrown into sudden transition on Friday after its former leader, Varawut Silpa-archa, led nine other former MPs in submitting their resignation letters, clearing the way for a collective defection to the Bhumjaithai Party (BJT) later this week.
Parliament backs 2 panels for charter bill
News, Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 11/12/2025
» Parliament on Wednesday voted to approve the proposed setting up of a 35-member constitution drafting committee (CDC) and the 35-member public participation committee, on the first day of the second reading of the charter amendment bill.
Defections boost Bhumjaithai Party poll hopes
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 24/11/2025
» Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul, in his capacity as leader of the Bhumjaithai Party, on Sunday expressed confidence his party would gain the trust of the people in the general election expected early next year.
PM Anutin’s Bhumjaithai welcomes 14 MPs from other parties
Online Reporters, Published on 23/11/2025
» The ruling Bhumjaithai Party, led by Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul, has welcomed a new wave of MPs defecting from parties in the former coalition government led by the now-opposition Pheu Thai Party.
Thai-Cambodian MoU review panel seeks more time
Published on 19/11/2025
» A House committee studying the possible cancellation of two contentious memoranda of understanding between Thailand and Cambodia is seeking a 30-day extension to finish its work.