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THAILAND

Chartthaipattana's Varawut to lead mass defection to Bhumjaithai

Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 13/12/2025

» The Chartthaipattana Party was thrown into sudden transition on Friday after its former leader, Varawut Silpa-archa, led nine other former MPs in submitting their resignation letters, clearing the way for a collective defection to the Bhumjaithai Party (BJT) later this week.

THAILAND

A wolf in sheep's clothing?

Published on 04/10/2025

» The sudden decision by Thamanat Prompow, the patriarch of the Klatham Party, to defect from the Pheu Thai-led government and throw his support behind a new minority coalition with Anutin Charnvirakul as premier has jolted the already fragile Thai political landscape.

THAILAND

Bhumjaithai unveils trio of Phuket poll candidates

Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 22/09/2025

» The ruling Bhumjaithai (BJT) Party has unveiled three candidates who will contest Phuket constituencies in the next general election, while reaffirming its ambition to capture as many as 30 seats across the South.

OPINION

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.

THAILAND

Tip of the iceberg?

Published on 09/08/2025

» Tip of the iceberg?

OPINION

Thaksin's magic and influence fading

News, Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 26/07/2025

» Pheu Thai's de facto leader, Thaksin Shinawatra, joined a dinner with coalition parties earlier this week in an effort to revitalise the ruling party. Yet the outcome was far from reassuring.

SPORTS

Ryder Cup places up for grabs at British Open

AFP, Published on 16/07/2025

» PORTRUSH (UNITED KINGDOM) - The British Open tees off on Thursday with not just the glory of lifting the Claret Jug on offer for the field at Royal Portrush but places in the Ryder Cup up for grabs for US and European players.

THAILAND

The art of forming alliances

Published on 12/07/2025

» Two new parties have been formed, which are thought will shore up the political fortunes of the ruling Pheu Thai Party in the next polls.

OPINION

Thamanat aiming to push Bhumjaithai out of coalition

Oped, Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 17/05/2025

» The latest “cobra” incident — involving a politician defecting to the Klatham Party — demonstrates Capt Thamanat Prompow’s fervent attempts to make his party an alternative choice for the Paetongtarn Shinawatra government.

THAILAND

Klatham Party expects influx of defectors

Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 13/05/2025

» At least 10 MPs from various parties are expected to defect soon to the Klatham Party, its leader Narumon Pinyosinwat said on Tuesday.