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Pheu Thai names Chaikasem as PM candidate in parliament showdown
Online Reporters, Published on 04/09/2025
» The Pheu Thai Party will propose Chaikasem Nitisiri as its candidate for prime minister when the House of Representatives convenes on Friday, the party said on Thursday.
Analysts request competence
Business, Published on 04/09/2025
» Thailand's political uncertainty has taken a new turn after caretaker Prime Minister Phumtham Wechayachai submitted a decree to dissolve the House of Representatives, potentially paving the way for an early general election.
Tournament to go ahead despite political turmoil
Sports, Tor Chittinand, Published on 04/09/2025
» The ongoing political chaos will not have any effect on Thailand's status as the host country for the 33rd Southeast Asian Games, said Minister of Tourism and Sports Sorawong Thienthong.
Thailand's Election Commission 'won't pursue bid to disband parties'
News, Published on 04/09/2025
» The Election Commission (EC) will likely dismiss a petition seeking to dissolve the ruling Pheu Thai Party and five coalition partners over allegations that former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra, who is not a member of any party, exerted influence over them, a source said.
Bad for democracy
Oped, Editorial, Published on 04/09/2025
» A House dissolution is meant to be a democratic coup de grâce -- a final option when governments can no longer govern and lawmakers cannot form a new coalition or find a leader to continue running the country. Once the House is dissolved, the nation must quickly hold a new general election.
House to vote for new Thai PM on Friday
Online Reporters, Published on 03/09/2025
» The House of Representatives will hold a vote for a new prime minister on Friday, House Speaker Wan Muhamad Noor Matha announced on Wednesday night.
Thamanat ignores Thaksin criticism as party backs Bhumjaithai
Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 03/09/2025
» Thamanat Prompow, chief adviser to the Klatham Party, has downplayed negative remarks about him by former premier Thaksin Shinawatra, following the party’s switch in allegiance to the Bhumjaithai Party, a former coalition partner.
Caretaker PM faces lese majeste complaint over House dissolution move
Wassayos Ngamkham, Published on 03/09/2025
» A list MP and a political activist on Wednesday filed a complaint with police accusing caretaker Prime Minister Phumtham Wechayachai of lese majeste by asking His Majesty the King to approve a House dissolution.
Parties announce terms of People's Party support for Anutin
Published on 03/09/2025
» The opposition People’s Party (PP) and the Bhumjaithai Party (BJT) on Wednesday announced the terms of their political agreement on the nomination of Thailand's 32nd prime minister, after the Constitutional Court removed Paetongtarn Shinawatra from office.
Anutin signs PM nomination agreement
Online Reporters, Published on 03/09/2025
» Bhumjaithai Party leader Anutin Charnvirakul signed a written agreement with the People's Party to support his bid for prime minister and stated he would form a minority coalition government as soon as possible.