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Thai conservatives flex political muscle
Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 18/08/2024
» The decision to nominate Pheu Thai leader Paetongtarn Shinawatra as the new prime minister signals that Thaksin Shinawatra, the party's de facto leader, will go all out to rebuild a support base to fend off the People's Party (PP), according to a political analyst.
Digital wallet to proceed, despite Thai PM's legal woes
Published on 11/08/2024
» The Pheu Thai-led government's digital wallet handout scheme is expected to proceed, regardless of whether Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin is removed from office by the Constitutional Court over his decision to appoint ex-convict Pichit Chuenban as a cabinet minister, according to political observers.
Old guard likely to dominate new Senate
Published on 30/06/2024
» The new Senate will not bring a breath of fresh air to Thai politics as many may expect, as most members of the new chamber are believed to have close ties with the old guard, political pundits say.
MFP faces uphill battle in court
Published on 17/06/2024
» Critics have accused the Move Forward Party (MFP) of trying to portray itself as a victim of political persecution as it faces a case that could potentially lead to its disbandment.
Senate election off to wobbly start
Published on 09/06/2024
» The Senate race kicks off on Sunday in 928 districts nationwide amid concerns the new election system may not deliver the Upper House intended by charter drafters.
PM ouster was a warning to Thaksin
Published on 27/05/2024
» Academics are certain the latest move by a group of 40 senators asking the Constitutional Court to accept their petition to begin an ethics probe against the prime minister over his appointment of a cabinet member was just a warning to ex-premier Thaksin Shinawatra not to exercise his power.
Reshuffle ruffles some
Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 05/05/2024
» The first cabinet reshuffle under the Srettha Thavisin government aims to enhance efficiency, particularly in advancing economic stimulus initiatives, as the government plans to introduce additional populist programmes to attract votes in the next election, academics say.
Can new Senate escape old stigma?
Published on 10/03/2024
» With the term of the current set of 250 appointed senators set to end in May, political pundits and politicians are hoping that the election of a new 200-member Upper House will bring a breath of fresh air to Thai politics.
MFP unfazed by court ruling
Published on 05/02/2024
» The Constitutional Court's unanimous ruling against the Move Forward Party (MFP) concerning its push to amend Section 112 of the Criminal Code, known as the lese majeste law, has established the limits on any attempts to change the law.
Pita survives to fight another day
Published on 29/01/2024
» Academics and political activists believe the Move Forward Party (MFP) will emerge stronger and proceed to win the next election after key party figure Pita Limjaroenrat survived a media shareholding case against him last week.