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Invalidating Senate candidates ‘illegal’
Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 28/05/2024
» A legal expert has warned the Election Commission (EC) that its decision to invalidate some Senate candidates because their districts only have one group of applicants could be against the law.
PM confirms Krisada departure, plans talks with UTN
Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 10/05/2024
» Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin has confirmed the resignation of Krisada Chinavicharana as deputy minister of finance. This move has prompted discussions with the coalition United Thai Nation (UTN) Party regarding its choice for a replacement.
Election Commission to seek Move Forward's dissolution
Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 12/03/2024
» The Election Commission on Tuesday resolved to ask the Constitutional Court to dissolve the election-winning Move Forward Party, citing the court's recent finding against the party's policy on the lese majeste law.
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.
No stranger to the fighting ring
Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 04/12/2023
» Despite being a newcomer to politics, Chai Wacharonke now appears to have eased into his role as a government spokesman with the natural skill set necessary to perform his duties.
Cabinet green lights charter vote panel
News, Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 04/10/2023
» The cabinet on Tuesday approved the appointment of a panel to draft a referendum on amending the charter, according to Deputy Prime Minister and Commerce Minister Phumtham Wechayachai.
Scholar weighs in on Thaksin return
News, Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 22/08/2023
» An academic believes that fugitive former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra will return to Thailand Tuesday morning as part of a move to convince senators to back Pheu Thai's prime ministerial candidate during the vote in parliament Tuesday afternoon.
Odds stacking against Pita's PM bid
Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 19/07/2023
» Academics have predicted how a new prime minister could be found and a new government formed ahead of Wednesday's second prime ministerial vote in parliament.
Pheu Thai looms large as potential coalition leader
News, Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 15/07/2023
» The Pheu Thai Party has a good chance to become the leader of a new coalition if the Move Forward Party (MFP) and its leader, Pita Limjaroenrat, can't win the parliamentary selection of the new prime minister, a political science academic said on Friday.
Coalition bloc eyes backup plan
News, Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 27/06/2023
» The eight prospective coalition parties are expected to discuss a contingency plan at a meeting on Thursday if they cannot proceed with the formation of a government, according to Pheu Thai secretary-general Prasert Chantararuangthong.