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NCPO 'will use a party list' to restore Prayut
News, Mongkol Bangprapa & Wassana Nanuam, Published on 21/04/2018
» The regime has its sights set on placing Gen Prayut Chan-o-cha on a party's list of candidates for prime minister, Pheu Thai deputy leader, Chaturon Chaisaeng, said yesterday.
Young firebrands face uncertain fate
News, Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 23/11/2019
» After the Constitutional Court's controversial verdict disqualifying Future Forward Party leader Thanathorn Juangroongruangkit over the V-Luck shares saga, a domino effect for the business-tycoon-turned-politician and his party looks to be on the horizon.
Parties feel straitjacketed by new laws
News, Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 05/09/2018
» Political parties cried foul Tuesday over some regime-sponsored laws including a 20-year national strategy, saying the rules would prevent them from initiating policy platforms or reformist agendas.
EC downplays furore over ballot papers
News, Post Reporters, Published on 10/12/2018
» The Election Commission (EC) has said it will gather opinions on the format of the ballot paper for the Feb 24 general election from all stakeholders before finalising the design this week.
Bring an end to 'lawfare'
News, Editorial, Published on 31/01/2020
» Even though the National Council for Peace and Order (NCPO) was dissolved last year, the "lawfare" it waged is still taking a heavy toll on the lives and freedoms of the people.
PM pushes authoritarian values to kids
News, Post Reporters, Published on 14/01/2018
» Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha cultivated authoritarian values for children while speaking about "Thai-style democracy" during a speech marking National Children's Day, Pheu Thai Party key figure Chaturon Chaisang says.
Activists weigh response to pro-Prayut party plan
News, Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 29/04/2018
» Pro-democracy activists must decide if they will continue challenging the military government as reports emerge that the regime plans to form a political party, said Chaturon Chaisaeng, a key member of the Pheu Thai Party.
Two parties hit campaign trail
News, Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 27/12/2018
» The Thai Raksa Chart Party launched its election campaign on Wednesday, which is centred on the idea of regaining control of the country and overcoming the "traps" set by the ruling elite, said party leader Preechapol Pongpanich.
Tension mounts over poll creep
News, Post Reporters, Published on 14/01/2019
» Pro-democracy activists are demanding that a general election should take place no later than March 10 to avoid a possible violation of the 150-day deadline.
PM praises role of social media
News, Post Reporters, Published on 11/02/2023
» Social media is helping to expose and resolve cases of corruption, which has become entrenched in society, Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha said on Friday during a speech on the role of young ambassadors in further developing the country and on the global stage.