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Crisis of governance
News, Published on 18/08/2025
» As tensions along the Thai–Cambodian border continue, the Pheu Thai-led government faces one of its most pressing internal crises in recent memory. Thailand finds itself in a state of "headless" governance, with both the premiership and the defence portfolio effectively leaderless at a time when national security requires coherent direction.
Border ties 'need time'
Published on 17/08/2025
» The border conflict between Thailand and Cambodia may have eased, with both sides having agreed to honour a truce and other local-level pacts recently brokered by Asean chair Malaysia, but analysts say restoring bilateral relations may take years.
Klatham eyes deputy speaker role
News, Post Reporters, Published on 05/08/2025
» The Klatham Party declared it will vie for the post of first deputy House speaker following the disqualification of the ruling Pheu Thai Party's Pichet Chuamuangphan by the Constitutional Court last week.
Thaksin has 'nothing to lose'
Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 20/07/2025
» Former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra has stepped back into the political spotlight as the ruling Pheu Thai Party and his daughter, suspended Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra, find themselves on increasingly shaky ground.
Phumtham defends reshuffle
News, Post Reporters, Published on 09/07/2025
» Interior Minister Phumtham Wechayachai insisted that the decision to replace several senior ministry officials with known ties to the Bhumjaithai Party wasn't politically motivated, saying the move was taken to improve administrative performance.
Coalition in crisis
News, Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 09/07/2025
» Amnesty bills are now taking precedence over the more controversial Entertainment Complex Bill as the administration walks a political tightrope, with critics wondering if the move is a sincere attempt to reconcile a fragmenting coalition or rather a strategic manoeuvre by an embattled government.
Sailing to destruction?
Published on 05/07/2025
» The beleaguered United Thai Nation (UTN) Party could be heading for disintegration after the next general election for what it has done to supporters, according to critics.
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.
Debate on casino complex bill delayed for one month
News, Post Reporters, Published on 30/06/2025
» Debate on the proposed casino-entertainment complex bill -- initially slated as the first item in the upcoming House session on July 3 -- will be postponed by about one month for further review, a move not linked to a political rift, says the Pheu Thai Party.
Coalition wobbles as UTN deny pull-out
Published on 29/06/2025
» The United Thai Nation (UTN) Party denies reports of an internal rift spurred by the latest cabinet reshuffle while reaffirming its support for the government.