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50 politicians leave United Thai Nation to join PM’s Bhumjaithai
Online Reporters, Published on 17/09/2025
» About 50 national and local politicians from the southern province of Chumphon defected from the United Thai Nation Party (UTN) to the Bhumjaithai Party (BJT) of Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul on Wednesday.
Pheu Thai 'could dip below 100 seats' in next election
Post Reporters, Published on 14/09/2025
» Pheu Thai list-MP and spokesman Danuporn Punnakanta on Sunday acknowledged criticism the party could win fewer than 100 seats in the next general election after two major developments involving former prime ministers Thaksin Shinawatra and Paetongtarn Shinawatra.
Election Commission: Paetongtarn can stay as Pheu Thai leader despite ethics ruling
Published on 12/09/2025
» The Election Commission (EC) has insisted the Constitutional Court’s ruling against Paetongtarn Shinawatra for a serious ethical violation, which led to her removal as prime minister, does not automatically disqualify her from serving as Pheu Thai Party leader.
Prime minister, exile and now prisoner: Thai power broker Thaksin’s new chapter
New York Times, Published on 12/09/2025
» A year ago, Thaksin Shinawatra’s astonishing resurgence to power in Thailand seemed complete. One of his daughters had just been elected prime minister. And he was flaunting his influence, giving speeches on his “vision for Thailand.”
New govt may last longer than pledged
Oped, Thitinan Pongsudhirak, Published on 12/09/2025
» Thailand's latest round of political tumult reached a culmination when the Constitutional Court removed Paetongtarn Shinawatra of the hitherto ruling Pheu Thai (PT) Party from office on Aug 29, paving the way for Bhumjaithai Party (BJT) leader Anutin Charnvirakul to succeed her as prime minister with the Lower House's majority support a week later.
Anutin govt's options on global stage
Oped, Kavi Chongkittavorn, Published on 09/09/2025
» Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul has taken office minus the luxury of a honeymoon period. His government has only a four-month window to rewire and lay the foundations of foreign policy before parliament is dissolved due to its minority status, with an election scheduled for April 2026.
Thaksin returns from abroad for Supreme Court ruling
Online Reporters, Published on 08/09/2025
» Former Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra returned to Bangkok when his private jet landed at Don Mueang airport on Monday afternoon, the day before the Supreme Court’s ruling on his prolonged hospital stay instead of serving prison time.
Shinawatra dynasty's decline palpable
News, Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 08/09/2025
» The Shinawatra family, long a dominant force in Thai politics, appears to be losing its once-formidable influence, dragging the Pheu Thai Party into an unprecedented period of decline. Yet Thaksin Shinawatra, the political patriarch, has shown few outward signs he is willing to retreat. The upcoming Supreme Court verdict is expected to be a pivotal moment that could reshape the former prime minister's political future.
Thaksin exit seals party's dismal fate
Oped, Veera Prateepchaikul, Published on 08/09/2025
» The Pheu Thai Party is collapsing like a house of cards. The last few days have seen a once great party lose all its pride but not its thirst for power.