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Early start for Bhumjaithai
Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 30/12/2025
» After emerging as a minority government, the Bhumjaithai (BJT) Party has moved swiftly to capitalise on its grip on major state power mechanisms, reshuffling and redeploying senior civil servants across multiple ministries — most notably the powerful Interior Ministry — in what many observers view as early preparation for the next general election, set for Feb 8.
Pheu Thai's identity crisis
News, Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 19/10/2025
» As Thailand moves closer to a likely general election in March 2026, political currents are shifting fast.
Pheu Thai 'mulling deal with Varawut for PM'
News, Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 10/10/2025
» Speculation is mounting that the Pheu Thai Party has approached Varawut Silpa-archa, leader of the Chartthaipattana Party, to serve as one of its prime ministerial candidates, amid reports of efforts by the Shinawatra family to salvage Pheu Thai's image.
Politics, parties and PMs
News, Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 29/12/2023
» With 2024 fast approaching, the 'Bangkok Post' takes a look back at five top political stories that captivated and intrigued the nation over the past year.
Praphat denies any deal with Thaksin
Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 02/08/2023
» Chartthaipattana Party secretary-general, Praphat Phothasuthon, yesterday dismissed rumours he had brokered a political deal with former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra when they met recently in Hong Kong, saying he was only there for Thaksin's birthday party.
Varawut touted as PM pick
News, Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 07/10/2022
» Newly chosen Chartthaipattana Party leader Varawut Silpa-archa has what it takes to be nominated as a candidate for prime minister in the next election, according to Nikorn Chamnong, a list MP who sits on the party's policy and strategic committee.
Prawit in PPRP driver's seat
News, Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 13/03/2021
» The upcoming cabinet reshuffle involving the ruling Palang Pracharath Party (PPRP) is said to have been finalised with PPRP MP for Sa Kaeo Trinuch Thienthong and list MP Chaiwut Thanakhamanusorn strongly tipped to fill two vacant seats at the Education Ministry and the Digital Economy and Society (DES) Ministry.
Chartthaipattana mulls PPRP bloc
News, Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 31/05/2019
» Executives of the Palang Pracharath Party (PPRP) visited the Chartthaipattana Party’s head office yesterday to officially invite it to join its coalition, while the latter said it wanted a ministry that can best help ordinary people.
Chartthaipattana ties knot with Palang Pracharath
Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 24/05/2019
» The Chartthaipattana Party will join the Palang Pracharath Party (PPRP) in forming a coalition government, with bargaining for cabinet portfolios to start after the House of Representatives votes for its speaker on Saturday.
'Faces' still carry poll clout
News, Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 20/03/2019
» In the Central Plains where popularity plays a crucial role in winning elections, a tight race is likely between the Democrats and the Palang Pracharath Party (PPRP) with the Bhumjaithai Party also potentially claiming a sizeable share of seats in the region, according to political observers.