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MPs face uphill battle
Oped, Editorial, Published on 21/02/2025
» The latest move by the National Anti-Corruption Commission (NACC) to summon 44 MPs of the now-dissolved Move Forward Party -- now rebranded as the People's Party -- over allegations of serious ethical violations might affect the role of civilian-elected lawmakers.
People's Party refusing to fade away
News, Published on 25/01/2025
» The People's Party (PP) has emerged from relative obscurity since the leadership changed on Aug 9 last year.
Thaksin influence case to ignite tensions
News, Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 01/01/2025
» A case where former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra is accused of exerting undue influence over the ruling Pheu Thai Party is expected to be one of the major highlights in Thai politics this New Year.
Election Commission's probe into Thaksin carries on
Published on 24/11/2024
» The Election Commission (EC) will continue to probe former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra's alleged manipulation of the Pheu Thai Party and interference in the coalition government, even after the Constitutional Court ruled to reject a petition claiming Thaksin and the ruling party had tried to overthrow the constitutional monarchy, said the EC.
Court rejects petition over Thaksin's political influence
Published on 22/11/2024
» The Constitutional Court on Friday rejected a petition seeking to bar billionaire former premier Thaksin Shinawatra from interfering in the ruling Pheu Thai Party and colluding with it to overthrow the constitutional monarchy.
Thaksin petition is 'dismissed' by OAG
Wassayos Ngamkham, Published on 20/11/2024
» The Office of the Attorney General (OAG) has rejected lawyer Teerayut Suwankesorn's petition, which claimed that former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra and the Pheu Thai Party tried to overthrow the constitutional monarchy, a source has claimed.
Political activist or lawfare warrior?
Oped, Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 16/11/2024
» The Pheu Thai Party faces an uncertain future as the Constitutional Court is due to decide on Nov 22 whether it will accept the case based on petitions that the part is allowing itself to be controlled by former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra, father of the incumbent premier and party leader. If found guilty, the ruling party will be dissolved.
Court to decide on taking Thaksin case by Nov 22
Post Reporters, Published on 13/11/2024
» The attorney general has submitted documents to the Constitutional Court regarding the case in which former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra is accused of asserting influence over the Pheu Thai Party.
Thaksin ‘yet to testify’ in hospital stay case
Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 07/11/2024
» Ex-premier Thaksin Shinawatra has yet to testify in a case in which he and the ruling Pheu Thai Party are accused of attempting to undermine the constitutional monarchy, as the deadline for public prosecutors to submit a report on the case to the Constitutional Court approaches.
A look at 'iPad diplomacy'
News, Published on 02/11/2024
» Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra has found steadfast companionship in the latest iPad, which she refuses to let out of her sight wherever she goes on working duties.