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Abhisit's tricky path forward
Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 02/11/2025
» Former prime minister Abhisit Vejjajiva has returned to lead the Democrat Party at one of the most difficult times in its history, with questions being raised as to whether the oldest political party can reclaim lost ground after years of decline and internal rifts before the next election.
PM downplays reshuffle talk
News, Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 03/04/2024
» Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin on Tuesday brushed aside speculation about a cabinet reshuffle after rumours spread that the Democrats were being brought in to bolster the coalition government's House majority.
16 Democrats defy party on Srettha vote
News, Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 24/08/2023
» The 16 Democrat Party MPs who voted to support Srettha Thavisin of the Pheu Thai Party as prime minister on Tuesday defied the party's resolution to abstain, caretaker Democrat Party leader Jurin Laksanawisit said on Wednesday.
No clear election timeline yet: Wissanu
Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 18/01/2023
» The Election Commission (EC) expects to spend about 5 billion baht on the coming general election, the exact timeline of which cannot yet be drawn up, Deputy Prime Minister Wissanu Krea-ngam said on Wednesday.
PM's tenure review approaches
News, Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 20/08/2022
» The opposition's petition calling for a definitive ruling on when Gen Prayut Chan-o-cha's eight-year premiership should end is expected to be forwarded to the Constitutional Court for a review on Monday.
'Use court' for Prayut term dispute
News, Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 02/08/2022
» Deputy Prime Minister Wissanu Krea-ngam on Monday challenged those who believe the eight-year limit on Gen Prayut Chan-o-cha's premiership should expire this month to seek a Constitutional Court ruling on the matter.
Democrat Party reshuffle urged
News, Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 27/04/2022
» Former Democrat secretary-general Suthep Thaugsuban urged the party's executive committee to show responsibility for the sexual misconduct accusations against its disgraced former deputy leader, Prinn Panitchpakdi, to restore public confidence in the party.
Govt 'could fall' over poll bills
News, Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 08/02/2022
» Deputy Prime Minister Wissanu Krea-ngam yesterday admitted that if the two organic laws on the general election fail to clear parliament, the situation would lead to a House dissolution or the prime minister's resignation.
Voting rules row simmers on
News, Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 06/01/2022
» On Dec 23, government coalition parties submitted to parliament draft amendments to two organic laws on the election to reflect recent changes to the electoral system -- a move which will pave the way for the next general election.
Probe ordered into PM bribery claim
News, Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 04/09/2021
» House Speaker Chuan Leekpai has ordered a probe into a bribery allegation made against Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha ahead of the no-confidence vote, said Sukij Atthopakorn, an adviser to Mr Chuan yesterday.