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Will poll be breakout or more of same?
Oped, Thitinan Pongsudhirak, Published on 06/02/2026
» As Thais go to the polls this Sunday, the most consequential question is whether Thailand will finally break out of its debilitating cycle of political instability and economic underperformance that has marked the past two decades. The signs and signals suggest otherwise -- at least not yet.
Leaked recording reshapes politics, border tensions
Post Reporters, Published on 25/12/2025
» The year 2025 proved to be one of the most turbulent in Thailand’s recent political history, as a leaked recording of a conversation between former prime minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra and Cambodia’s former leader Hun Sen triggered a chain of events that reshaped the government and escalated border tensions.
Few hopes seen for Julapun pick
Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 09/11/2025
» The Pheu Thai Party has appointed veteran Chiang Mai MP Julapun Amornvivat as its new leader, ending speculation over who would succeed Paetongtarn Shinawatra, who resigned amid the party's declining popularity.
Fixing a tarnished brand
Published on 14/09/2025
» Former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra's return to jail has triggered uncertainty about the Pheu Thai Party's direction, its unity, and its ability to maintain its standing at the polls.
Thaksin 'ready' for any ruling
News, Post Reporters, Published on 09/09/2025
» Former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra is prepared to accept any verdict issued by the Supreme Court on Tuesday, a source close to the matter said.
People's Party seeks a provincial win
Published on 23/11/2024
» The drum is rolling once again for the People's Party (PP), now fired up to win Sunday's local election in Udon Thani, a political heartland of the ruling Pheu Thai Party, which it managed to tap into in last year's general election.
PM notches up cabinet record
Published on 09/09/2024
» The new cabinet, led by recently appointed Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra, has the highest number of women in Thailand's political history.
PM takes page from Thaksin's playbook
News, Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 06/05/2024
» The cabinet reshuffle may trigger speculation about cracks in the Pheu Thai Party, owing to the departure of prominent figures like Public Health Minister Cholnan Srikaew and Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Parnpree Bahiddha-Nukara. The shift indicates that ex-premier Thaksin Shinawatra is taking the reins of the party.
Thaksin tours old power base
News, Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 15/03/2024
» Former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra's trip to his home province of Chiang Mai on Thursday is seen as a bid to bolster the ruling Pheu Thai Party's popularity after its defeat to the more progressive Move Forward Party (MFP) in the May 14 election.
Thaksin makes first trip to Chiang Mai since release
Published on 14/03/2024
» Former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra on Thursday began a three-day visit to his home province of Chiang Mai, his first trip outside Bangkok since his release on parole last month.