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Envoys applied to observe when FFP boss reported to police
Gregory Morrissey, Published on 09/04/2019
» The Future Forward Party (FFP) said on Monday international organisations and embassies sought permission to observe party leader Thanathorn Juangroongruangkit when he reported to the police on Saturday to face charges involving a pro-democracy rally he attended four years ago.
FFP boss rejects NCPO claim
Gregory Morrissey, Published on 05/04/2019
» Future Forward Party (FFP) leader Thanathorn Juangroongruangkit denied allegations on Thursday by the National Council for Peace and Order (NCPO) that he helped an anti-coup demonstrator evade arrest in 2015.
Campaign begins to impeach NACC
Gregory Morrissey, Published on 29/12/2018
» A campaign has begun to seek the removal of the five members of the National Anti-Corruption Commission (NACC) who voted to clear Deputy Prime Minister Prawit Wongsuwon of wrongdoing in the luxury watch scandal.
Thailand needs hyperloop, not China-built high-speed rail says Thanathorn
Gregory Morrissey, Published on 02/10/2018
» Thanathorn Juangroongruangkit, the tycoon turned politician who opposes Thailand’s ruling junta, has criticised the government's $5.6 billion high-speed rail project with China, arguing that hyperloop technology offers a more modern alternative.
Activists call on Laos dam operator to own up
Gregory Morrissey, Published on 10/08/2018
» Activists and regional development experts on Thursday demanded that Xe-Pian Xe-Namnoy Power Company (PNPC) take responsibility for all damage caused by the collapse of the Xe-Pian Xe-Namnoy dam on July 25.
Thanathorn may face computer crime charges
Gregory Morrissey, Published on 01/08/2018
» Thanathorn Juangroongruangkit, leader of the Future Forward group, may face a computer crime charge involving his Facebook Live broadcasting.
Campaigns 'must follow rules' says PM
Gregory Morrissey, Published on 07/06/2018
» Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha Wednesday shrugged off growing calls for the National Council for Peace and Order (NCPO) to lift a ban on political activities, hinting the government was unlikely to let election campaigns proceed freely.
Prawit calls for probe into Future Forward
Gregory Morrissey, Published on 31/05/2018
» Deputy Prime Minister Prawit Wongsuwon has urged the Election Commission (EC) to look into whether the Future Forward Party has broken any laws.
Chartthaipattana, Pheu Thai back rethink of constitution
Gregory Morrissey, Published on 30/05/2018
» Chartthaipattana and Pheu Thai voiced support on Tuesday for the Future Forward Party's initiative to amend or even scrap the 2017 constitution.