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Democrats confident of bagging 20 House seats in Bangkok
News, Post Reporters, Published on 17/02/2019
» The Democrat Party has set its sights on winning at least 20 House seats in Bangkok in the March 24 general election by keeping its old fans and wooing first-time voters, deputy party leader Korn Chatikavanij said.
Prayut ‘favourite’ for top job
News, Post Reporters, Published on 16/02/2019
» Junta leader Prayut Chan-o-cha is favourite to return as Thailand’s next prime minister; but the public is backing the Pheu Thai Party to become the core party to form the next government, according to a new opinion survey.
EC likely to toss out 500-plus candidates from poll race
News, Post Reporters, Published on 15/02/2019
» About 506 out of more than 10,000 candidates registering for the March 24 election are likely to miss out after failing the Election Commission (EC)'s qualifications verification process, said a source.
Prayut barred from canvassing for votes
News, Post Reporters, Published on 14/02/2019
» Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha is not permitted by law to help the Palang Pracharath Party (PPRP) to canvass for votes, said Deputy Prime Minister Wissanu Krea-ngam.
Bhumjaithai touts pot policy
News, Post Reporters, Published on 11/02/2019
» The Bhumjaithai Party has hit the campaign trail in Bangkok by proposing marijuana as a new cash crop for the country, said the party's MP candidate, Sawai Chotkasupha.
UDD backs nomination of Princess
News, Post Reporters, Published on 09/02/2019
» The adviser of the United Front for Democracy Against Dictatorship (UDD), Tida Tawornseth, expressed support on Friday for Thai Raksa Chart's nomination of Princess Ubolratana as its sole candidate for the prime ministerial post.
Political earthquake
News, Post Reporters, Published on 09/02/2019
» The nomination of Princess Ubolratana as a candidate for prime minister under the Thai Raksa Chart Party banner has sparked questions over its legality with academics calling for clarity over the princess' current royal status.
Stock market U-turn after poll nominations
Business, Post Reporters, Published on 09/02/2019
» The stock market rebounded on Friday from a morning plunge to close slightly in the red after announcements by political parties of their prime minister candidates, with Princess Ubolratana nominated as the Thai Raksa Chart Party's sole candidate.
Nataphol top of list 'due to trust'
News, Post Reporters, Published on 08/02/2019
» Palang Pracharath Party (PPRP) deputy leader Nataphol Teepsuwan has denied he was given top spot on the PPRP's party list as a "reward" for being a co-leader of the now-defunct People's Democratic Reform Committee (PDRC).
Poll rumours rally Shinawatra shares
Business, Post Reporters, Published on 08/02/2019
» Shares tied to the Shinawatra family rallied Thursday amidst unconfirmed rumours of the entry of Princess Ubolratana into the political arena.