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Khunying Kalaya launches new party
Post Reporters, Published on 20/09/2025
» Former Democrat deputy leader Khunying Kalaya Sophonpanich has resigned from the Democrat Party after more than 25 years, announcing her decision to co-found the Thai Kao Mai Party (New Step Thailand Party) alongside fellow ex-deputy leader Suchatvee Suwansawat.
Names muddled
Oped, Postbag, Published on 09/07/2025
» For reasons unknown to me, the Bangkok Post insists on using oddly transliterated Thai, even where the meaning is unclear.
Former Democrat deputy leader Suchatvee quits to form new party
Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 04/07/2025
» Former Democrat deputy leader Suchatvee Suwansawat on Friday resigned from the party amid reports that he would lead a new political outfit, to be called "Thai Klao Mai'', backed by former key Democrats including former deputy leader Khunying Kalaya Sophonpanich.
'Ban Yai' families take provincial administration organisation honours
News, Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 06/08/2024
» Candidates from powerful "Ban Yai" political families have secured victory in the election of provincial administration organisation (PAO) chairs in three provinces.
Putting on a brave face
News, Published on 20/04/2024
» Finding itself in the middle of dissolution proceedings, the main opposition Move Forward Party (MFP) needs plenty of cheering up as it may not be hiding its apprehension well.
Kao Mai 'not a fallback' party if MFP dissolved
Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 26/03/2024
» Move Forward Party MP Pakornwut Udompipatskul has dismissed media reports that a party known as “Kao Mai” has been designed to welcome its MPs in the event the party is dissolved.
Indulge in festive delights
Guru, Nianne-Lynn Hendricks, Published on 19/12/2023
» As the holiday season is a week away, local restaurants are gearing up to treat diners to exquisite culinary experiences with special festive menus. Guru By Bangkok Post offers a roundup of the menus around town.
Thai politics needs checks and balances
Oped, Published on 30/06/2023
» The hopeful sentiment following the May 14 elections has gradually evaporated following fierce horse-trading between the two winning parties -- the Move Forward Party (MFP) and the Pheu Thai Party over which party will secure the House speaker's seat.
Enjoy summertime with Le Méridien Chiang Rai
Life, Published on 24/03/2022
» Le Méridien Chiang Rai Resort recently launched its "Endless Sweet Summer" offer, which is the hotel's seasonal room to allow visitors to enjoy the summertime.
Raise your glass to Austrian Wine Week
Life, Published on 23/10/2019
» With the success of the first "Austrian Wine Week" last year, the second edition will arrive to please diners in Bangkok and also Chiang Mai from Nov 4-10.