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Paetongtarn Shinawatra most popular choice for PM: poll
Online Reporters, Published on 26/06/2022
» Paetongtarn "Ung Ing" Shinawatra, the youngest daughter of former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra, has emerged on top of potential rivals for the post of prime minister in a popularity rating of political figures by the National Institute of Development Administration, or Nida Poll.
PM's moment of truth
News, Published on 14/05/2022
» The moment of truth is fast approaching for Gen Prayut Chan-o-cha whose time as premier may be hanging by a thread.
Explainer: Replacing PM no walk in the park
News, Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 04/05/2022
» Seeking someone to succeed Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha is no walk in the park. It involves navigating a complex selection process, from which terms like interim prime minister and "prime minister in reserve" have sprung. The Bangkok Post has written an explainer to shed light on the issue.
Chuan won't return as party leader
News, Published on 03/05/2022
» House Speaker Chuan Leekpai has reiterated his support for Democrat Party leader Jurin Laksanawisit, noting he will not return to lead the party as requested by former secretary-general Suthep Thaugsuban.
Pheu Thai up in arms over Abhisit claim
News, Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 03/05/2022
» Former Prime Minister Abhisit Vejjajiva has come under fire from Pheu Thai members over an interview in which he claimed the party wants to win the next election by a landslide in order to allow Thaksin Shinawatra to come home.
Prawit will 'warm the chair' if PM goes before poll
News, Post Reporters, Published on 03/05/2022
» Deputy Prime Minister Gen Prawit Wongsuwon will step into the hot seat should Gen Prayut Chan-o-cha complete his eight-year term in office in August, Deputy Prime Minister Wissanu Krea-ngam told reporters on Monday.
Chuan's return 'worth considering'
News, Published on 28/04/2022
» A suggestion that House Speaker Chuan Leekpai should return to lead the Democrats is worth considering in a bid to restore public faith in the party, according to Deputy Democrat Party leader Sathit Pitutecha.
Move Forward's Pita passes Prayut in PM poll
Online Reporters, Published on 27/03/2022
» Move Forward's Pita Limjaroenrat outpolled incumbent former coup leader Gen Prayut Chan-o-cha - 13.42% to 12.67% - for the post of prime minister in an opinion survey released on Sunday.
Jurin shrugs off slew of resignations
News, Post Reporters, Published on 18/03/2022
» Democrat Party leader Jurin Laksanawisit has downplayed the recent resignations of several of the party's politicians, saying it was natural to lose some members when a general election is on the horizon.
Democrats bleed members, but staunch supporters remain confident
Published on 17/03/2022
» Thailand's oldest political party is seeing more members wave it goodbye, but nothing can shake supporters' confidence their leader can rise to be the next prime minister.