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PM ‘unaware’ of bid to poach Move Forward MPs
News, Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 07/08/2024
» Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin insisted on Wednesday that he wasn’t aware of any cabinet ministers attempting to persuade MPs from the opposition Move Forward Party to switch sides by offering them 20-30 million baht.
Move Forward, Srettha rulings ‘by September’
Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 01/07/2024
» The Constitutional Court is likely to conclude two high-profile cases which will decide the fate of the main opposition Move Forward Party (MFP) and that of Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin before September, according to court president Nakharin Mektrairat.
Court gives MFP final defence extension
Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 15/05/2024
» The Constitutional Court has agreed to extend the deadline for the Move Forward Party (MFP) to submit documents to defend itself in the party dissolution case by another 15 days.
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.
Cabinet clears path for election
News, Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 24/04/2024
» The cabinet on Tuesday approved the Election Commission's (EC) draft decree to begin the process of electing a new Senate to succeed the 250-strong military-appointed chamber whose tenure is due to expire on May 11, Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin said.
Move Forward Party dissolution case 'won't drag on'
Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 04/03/2024
» The Election Commission (EC) assured on Monday that the dissolution case against the main opposition Move Forward Party (MFP) would not drag on. However, the time frame for the case has not been set.
Move Forward braces for key court ruling
News, Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 31/01/2024
» Attention will once again be on a Constitutional Court ruling on Move Forward Party (MFP) affairs when on Wednesday the court passes judgement on whether the party's efforts to amend the lese majeste law are constitutional.
MFP supporters keep close eye on Pheu Thai Party
Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 02/08/2023
» Supporters of the Move Forward Party (MFP) are closely monitoring the Pheu Thai Party’s next move to see which parties it will ask to join its fledgling coalition after MFP was on Wednesday given the push.
Suspension threatens Pita PM bid
News, Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 14/06/2023
» Anyone who is suspended by the Constitutional Court pending legal proceedings cannot be nominated for prime minister, according to Deputy Prime Minister Wissanu Krea-ngam.
Activists make case for weed
News, Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 10/06/2023
» Pro-cannabis activist groups are urging the prospective government coalition led by the Move Forward Party (MFP) not to put cannabis back on the narcotic drugs list.