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Prawit absence under scrutiny
News, Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 20/09/2024
» House Speaker Wan Muhamad Noor Matha said on Thursday he had not received a petition calling for an investigation into Palang Pracharath Party (PPRP) leader Gen Prawit Wongsuwon's frequent absence from parliament meetings.
Thamanat sues 3 for alleging interference
Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 10/09/2024
» Former agriculture minister Thamanat Prompow is suing three public figures for defamation for accusing him of interfering in the work of his successor.
Pressure mounts to certify Senate poll results
Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 06/07/2024
» Political pundits and Senate election winners are calling on the Election Commission (EC) to officially endorse the 200 election winners in order to prevent the existing appointed Senate from remaining in place.
Politics, parties and PMs
News, Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 29/12/2023
» With 2024 fast approaching, the 'Bangkok Post' takes a look back at five top political stories that captivated and intrigued the nation over the past year.
Observers question Thaksin's return
Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 20/08/2023
» Fugitive former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra's latest announcement on his return to Thailand is seen as a reflection of his confidence in Pheu Thai's formation of a new government, but some political observers remain sceptical about his trip.
Pheu Thai told again: kick Move Forward out of coalition
Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 23/07/2023
» The leader of the Chartthaipattana Party on Sunday told the Pheu Thai Party (PTP) that is taking the lead in forming the next government that it will not vote for a prime ministerial candidate from Pheu Thai if its coalition includes a party that wants to change the lese majeste (royal insult) law.
Pheu Thai solicits coalition support
Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 23/07/2023
» Both the Bhumjaithai Party and Palang Pracharath Party (PPRP) say they will not join a coalition government being formed by the Pheu Thai Party if the Move Forward Party (MFP) remains in the eight-party bloc.
Baton now passes to Pheu Thai
News, Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 22/07/2023
» Even though the Pheu Thai Party is now in charge of forming a government, it will find it hard to secure the support it needs for its PM candidate from senators so long as the Move Forward Party (MFP) remains its coalition ally.
Pita leaves chamber after court suspension ruling
News, Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 20/07/2023
» Move Forward Party (MFP) leader and list-MP Pita Limjaroenrat was forced to leave the joint sitting of MPs and senators yesterday afternoon shortly after the Constitutional Court suspended him as an MP pending its ruling on his media share-holding case.
Pita sees senators backtrack
News, Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 07/07/2023
» Several senators have now backtracked and said they will no longer vote for Move Forward Party (MFP) leader Pita Limjaroenrat to become the new prime minister as they are concerned about his party's policies, especially the planned amendment of the lese majeste law and a shift in foreign policy.