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THAILAND

Suchart leaves poll zoning up to Bhumjaithai chiefs

Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 15/11/2025

» Deputy Prime Minister Suchart Chomklin has signalled he will leave decisions on Chon Buri's electoral zoning to senior figures in the Bhumjaithai Party (BJT), amid reports that former culture minister Sontaya Kunplome -- head of the influential Chon Buri political clan -- is preparing to defect from Pheu Thai to the BJT.

THAILAND

'Group of 16' MPs poised to join BJT

News, Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 26/09/2025

» Natural Resources and Environment Minister Suchart Chomklin, a core leader of the political faction known as "Group of 16", confirmed that he and his team of MPs will soon join the Bhumjaithai (BJT) Party.

THAILAND

Department of Special Investigation to limit Senate probe

News, Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 07/03/2025

» The Department of Special Investigation's (DSI) special cases board refused to look into claims of criminal association related to last year's Senate election but agreed to investigate allegations of money laundering.

THAILAND

Newin meets Thaksin

News, Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 06/03/2025

» Bhumjaithai leader Anutin Charnvirakul admitted that Bhumjaithai founder Newin Chidchob had met former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra on Sunday.

THAILAND

Pheu Thai's by-election win strengthens coalition's unity

Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 22/09/2024

» The ruling Pheu Thai Party's victory in the Phitsanulok by-election on Sept 15 signals that the coalition parties led by Pheu Thai will continue to collaborate and unite against the opposition People's Party (PP) in the next general election, according to political observers.

THAILAND

Cabinet line-up set for approval

Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 03/09/2024

» The line-up of the new cabinet has been finalised and will be submitted for royal endorsement this week, Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra said on Monday.

THAILAND

Reshuffle ruffles some

Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 05/05/2024

» The first cabinet reshuffle under the Srettha Thavisin government aims to enhance efficiency, particularly in advancing economic stimulus initiatives, as the government plans to introduce additional populist programmes to attract votes in the next election, academics say.

THAILAND

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.

THAILAND

Suchart opts to back free PM vote for UTN MPs

News, Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 09/08/2023

» United Thai Nation (UTN) deputy leader, Suchart Chomklin, has indicated it might benefit the country more if the party's MPs did not vote for a new prime minister by adhering to party wishes.

THAILAND

Parties urged to shun populism

News, Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 08/02/2023

» Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha has warned against populist policies being rolled out by political parties to attract voters ahead of the upcoming general election, saying their election pledges could inflict financial burdens on the national budget.