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Dems deputy quits to join trade role
Post Reporters, Published on 12/04/2026
» Werapong Prapha has stepped down from his position as deputy leader of the Democrat Party, announcing he will assume the role of Thai Trade Representative, leading negotiations with the European Union.
Abhisit urges party deputy to resign
Post Reporters, Published on 12/04/2026
» Abhisit Vejjajiva, leader of the Democrat Party, said on Sunday deputy party leader Werapong Prapha should resign from both his party position and membership if he accepts a political appointment as an adviser to the commerce minister.
First 90 days: Corruption, debt are key
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 30/01/2026
» Most political parties have pledged to fast-track efforts to address household debt and corruption as top priorities during their first 90 days in office.
Overhaul of disaster planning and response urged
Published on 29/01/2026
» Disasters have become a structural threat to national development rather than isolated emergencies, according to representatives from eight political parties competing in the Feb 8 general election.
Parties set out visions for economic reforms
Published on 29/01/2026
» With Thailand’s economic growth projected to drop to the lowest in a decade in 2026, excluding the pandemic years, weighed down by long-standing structural problems, corruption and grey capital, policymakers from across the political spectrum gathered to exchange in-depth perspectives on the country’s economic outlook ahead of the Feb 8 general election.
‘Decoding the Economic Future’ forum: Live Updates
Online Reporters, Published on 29/01/2026
» The Bangkok Post, in collaboration with TNN16, is presenting a special forum, “TNN16 x Bangkok Post - Election 2026: Decoding the Economic Future”, on Thursday from 12pm to 2pm. Explore the outlook for the Thai economy from the perspectives of speakers from eight political parties in our live updates below.
Democrats add 5% GDP growth to action plan
Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 17/01/2026
» The Democrat Party has set a 5% economic growth target for the end of 2026, proposing a 90-day action plan on structural shifts aimed at lifting the country out of poverty in the long run.
Parties vow to ban sales of cannabis
Business, Narumon Kasemsuk, Published on 15/01/2026
» Three political parties -- the People's Party, Democrat and Pheu Thai -- have pledged to put cannabis back on the narcotics list and allow its use only for approved medical purposes, while operators urged the future administration to eliminate foreign businesses using nominees and unfair competition from illegal businesses.
Dems ready policy package with an eye on the capital
Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 20/12/2025
» The Democrat Party is preparing to launch an economic and anti-corruption policy package as Pheu Thai ramps up its election campaign in Bangkok.
'Full reset needed'
News, Nattaya Chetchotiros, Published on 08/12/2025
» After several years out of the limelight, Abhisit Vejjajiva is now back at the helm of the Democrat Party.