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Move Forward’s Pita warns of instability ahead of Thai court rulings
Bloomberg News, Published on 02/08/2024
» The figurehead of Thailand’s main opposition party has warned that court decisions this month may dissolve his party and potentially unseat the prime minister, risking fresh instability in the economy.
This Harvard alum wants to help Thailand reclaim lost decade
Bloomberg News, Published on 20/04/2023
» The Move Forward Party, which is surging in opinion polls ahead of the May 14 election, wants to reclaim the "lost decade" under a military-backed rule with proposals for sweeping reforms to revitalise Southeast Asia’s second-largest economy.
Prayut clears multi-billion spending plan as election nears
Bloomberg News, Published on 14/03/2023
» The cabinet approved a raft of proposals in what’s likely to be its last meeting before Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha dissolves parliament to pave way for a general election.
Pheu Thai vows higher wages with elections looming
Bloomberg News, Published on 06/12/2022
» The main opposition Pheu Thai Party has pledged to lift minimum wages and crop prices while slashing energy costs as it kicked off a campaign to end nearly a decade of military-backed rule in elections slated for early next year.
Academics: PPRP squabble risks early polls
Bloomberg News, Published on 20/01/2022
» The ouster of an influential Thai lawmaker and his supporters from the Palang Pracharath Party (PPRP) in the ruling coalition may trigger an early general election and hamper Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha's ability to pass key legislation, including the budget for next year.
Tycoon bets ‘silent majority’ can oust military rulers
Bloomberg News, Published on 06/11/2021
» A steel tycoon is setting up a new party as an alternative to the military-backed establishment and anti-government protesters, seeking to appeal to what he called a “silent majority” alienated by the festering political divide.
Constitutional Court disqualifies Move Forward MP over media shares
Bloomberg News, Published on 28/10/2020
» The Constitutional Court has disqualified an opposition lawmaker from parliament, boosting the government’s majority.
Future Forward says attorney-general to drop computer crimes case
Bloomberg News, Published on 01/10/2019
» The opposition Future Forward Party said on Tuesday that the attorney-general had decided against indicting its leader Thanathorn Juangroongruangkit on computer crimes charges.
Thailand needs hyperloop, not China-built high-speed rail: Thanathorn
Bloomberg News, Published on 02/10/2018
» A tycoon turned politician who opposes Thailand’s military government has criticised its US$5.6 billion high-speed rail project with China because hyperloop technology offers a more modern alternative.
Politicians criticise China as election comes into focus
Bloomberg News, Published on 31/08/2018
» The general election hasn’t even been scheduled yet, but several top politicians are already making China a campaign issue.