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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.
Juggling funds
Oped, Postbag, Published on 02/03/2024
» Re: "EC asked to probe minister's shares", (BP, Feb 26).
Analysis: Move Forward takes step back
News, Post Reporters, Published on 18/11/2023
» The main opposition Move Forward Party (MFP) is struggling to live up to its name as it is mired in internal strife, which is eating away at its popularity, according to political analysts.
Ohio abortion vote this week may ripple to 2024 US election
AFP, Published on 06/11/2023
» COLUMBUS - As the clock ticks down on a high-stakes vote in the US state of Ohio, activists are out in force urging voters to decide whether to explicitly enshrine the right to abortion in the state constitution.
UK opposition hails Scottish by-election win
AFP, Published on 06/10/2023
» LONDON - Britain's main opposition Labour party on Friday welcomed a big local election win in Scotland as a sign its electoral fortunes were changing head of a UK general election.
Srettha urged to show up
Published on 21/08/2023
» Senators now expect Pheu Thai Party's prime ministerial candidate Srettha Thavisin to respond in parliament to questions about his ethical standards following various accusations made against him.
PM candidate faces vote uncertainty
Gary Boyle, Published on 15/08/2023
» The Pheu Thai (PT) Party is confident its prime ministerial candidate will win endorsement from parliament in the next PM vote, a party source said.
D-Day for Pita, but change inevitable
Oped, Published on 12/07/2023
» Tomorrow will probably be the most decisive day in Thailand after nearly a decade of military rule. The key question on everyone’s lips is: Will the conservative forces allow the young leader of the Move Forward Party (MFP), Pita Limjaroenrat, to become the next prime minister? And the question which naturally follows is: If Mr Pita is blocked, what will happen? Will people go out to the streets in protest? Will soldiers be sent to disperse them? Will the violence of over ten years ago, which led to the military’s ouster of a civilian government installed by popular vote, return to Bangkok?
Pride 'hypocrisy' sparks backlash
News, Poramet Tangsathaporn, Published on 26/06/2023
» LGBTQ+ rights campaigners have criticised businesses for cashing in on products promoted during Pride Month while failing to support the call for equal rights.