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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.
EC to probe Thaksin's clout
News, Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 16/12/2020
» The main opposition Pheu Thai Party denies that ex-prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra has wielded influence over the party just as activist Srisuwan Janya is set to ask the Election Commission (EC) to look into the matter on Wednesday.
PM believes Yaowapa is hiding in Thai bolthole
News, Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 19/12/2018
» Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha believes Thaksin Shinawatra's younger sister, Yaowapa Wongsawat, is "hiding" in Thailand as speculation grows she may face charges in connection with alleged irregularities in the rice-pledging scheme.
Yaowapa still a rice deal target
News, Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 15/12/2018
» An expanded investigation into irregularities in the rice-pledging scheme will not be disrupted even though one of the accused may have fled the country, according to the National Anti-Corruption Commission (NACC).
Somkid in outsider PM storm
News, Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 07/04/2018
» Deputy Prime Minister Somkid Jatusripitak is under fire after publicly expressing support for Gen Prayut Chan-o-cha to become the next so-called outsider, or unelected, prime minister.
Yaowapa exit a 'strategic move'
News, Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 06/04/2018
» The decision by Yaowapa Wongsawat to quit politics is believed to be a new strategic move to make it appear that the last member of the Shinawatra clan has pulled out of the Pheu Thai Party, according to a political source.
Yaowapa ditches Pheu Thai, exits politics
News, Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 05/04/2018
» Yaowapa Wongsawat, the sister of two ousted prime ministers, has left the Pheu Thai Party and quit politics, according to her husband Somchai Wongsawat.
Keep your head down, Tida says
News, Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 07/08/2017
» Tida Thawornseth wants to see her United Front for Democracy against Dictatorship (UDD) and its ally the Pheu Thai Party maintain a low profile even after the military-sponsored administration ends and a civilian-led government is elected.
Surakiart denies he will lead Pheu Thai
News, Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 09/06/2017
» Former foreign minister Surakiart Sathirathai has dismissed media reports that he is being considered as a candidate to lead the Pheu Thai Party at the next general election.
Court jails Kasem over hiding wealth
News, Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 17/03/2017
» The Supreme Court's Criminal Division for Holders of Political Positions yesterday sentenced former Pheu Thai MP for Chiang Mai, Kasem Nimmolrat, to 12 months in jail for concealing his wealth.