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Rak Chart ‘a litmus test’ for government
News, Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 22/01/2026
» The Rak Chart Party has issued a firm warning ahead of Thailand's Feb 8 general election: it will not join any government tainted by corruption, grey-zone dealings or improper political bargaining. If any wrongdoing is discovered after joining a coalition, the party says it will immediately withdraw and expose the facts to the public.
Charter debate draws interest
News, Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 20/01/2026
» A public debate on the referendum on whether to approve the drafting of a new constitution will be held on Jan 25, following strong interest from both supporters and opponents of constitutional redrafting.
Pheu Thai coalition on brink
Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 10/08/2025
» Under mounting external threats and equally pressing internal tussles, the government and the "two Shinawatras" are bracing for a decisive turning point in the next few months.
Thaksin influence case to ignite tensions
News, Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 01/01/2025
» A case where former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra is accused of exerting undue influence over the ruling Pheu Thai Party is expected to be one of the major highlights in Thai politics this New Year.
Move Forward braces for key court ruling
News, Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 31/01/2024
» Attention will once again be on a Constitutional Court ruling on Move Forward Party (MFP) affairs when on Wednesday the court passes judgement on whether the party's efforts to amend the lese majeste law are constitutional.
Court to decide on EC petition
News, Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 18/07/2023
» The Constitutional Court is to decide on Wednesday whether to hear a petition submitted last week by the Election Commission (EC) seeking a court ruling on whether Move Forward Party (MFP) leader Pita Limjaroenrat's MP status is now considered invalid, according to a source.
Thaksin's tweet sparks debate
News, Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 02/05/2023
» Academics believe a recent tweet by fugitive former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra was intended as a political gambit to drum up support for the Pheu Thai Party, which pollsters are predicting may lose votes to the increasingly popular Move Forward Party (MFP) ahead of the May 14 general election.
Army, cops pressed to nab hacker
News, Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 11/04/2023
» The army and police have come under heavy criticism over their failure to apprehend the soldier who claimed to have obtained the personal data of 55 million Thais, despite a court warrant for the suspect's arrest.
Prayut's poll plans stir speculation
News, Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 23/03/2023
» All eyes are on Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha, chief strategist of the United Thai Nation Party (UTN) to see if he will be listed first in the party-list system. The party will make its decision known to the public on Saturday.
Senate mulls travel payouts for voters
News, Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 24/01/2023
» A Senate committee has proposed that voters be given 500 baht each in travel expenses in the hope it will encourage turnout and help combat vote-buying in the coming general election.