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Critics slam Pheu Thai's 'betrayal'
Post Reporters, Published on 13/08/2023
» Critics have slammed the Pheu Thai Party over its attempt to bring the so-called uncle parties into its coalition, accusing the party of betraying the people.
The continuing crisis of Thai democracy
Oped, Thitinan Pongsudhirak, Published on 11/08/2023
» The prolonged volatility and instability in Thai politics attest to a continuing crisis of democracy since the military coup in September 2006. It is characterised by the nature, direction and duration of government after an election. Unless the poll-topping political party is backed by the conservative military-authoritarian regime, it is either not allowed to take power or gets overthrown while in office before completing its term. This crisis of Thai democracy has now persisted since the May 14 poll, as the formation of the next government remains stuck in a stalemate.
Most MFP backers ‘oppose voting for Pheu Thai PM pick’
Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 10/08/2023
» The majority of Move Forward Party (MFP) supporters do not approve of the party voting for the prime ministerial candidate of the Pheu Thai Party, according to some senior Move Forward members.
Pheu Thai move splits UDD groups
News, Post Reporters, Published on 10/08/2023
» Red-shirt supporters of the Pheu Thai Party have split over the party's decision to form a political alliance with Bhumajaithai Party and other parties after breaking away from the Move Forward Party (MFP).
Annual military reshuffle back
Wassana Nanuam, Published on 06/08/2023
» The annual military reshuffle is back in the spotlight, with leaders of the three armed forces and the chief of the Thai defence forces going into mandatory retirement at the end of September.
This divorce could get messy
Published on 05/08/2023
» The split between the two largest parties, Pheu Thai and the Move Forward Party (MFP), may prove irreconcilable, with Pheu Thai possibly on its way to getting a taste of its own medicine, according to a political expert.
Thaksin scraps plan to return next week
News, Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 04/08/2023
» Fugitive former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra's plan to return to Thailand will be postponed until a Pheu Thai-led government is formed, a Pheu Thai source said on Thursday.
Activists make case for MFP-led govt
News, Post Reporters, Published on 04/08/2023
» A network of pro-democracy groups has urged the Pheu Thai Party to reverse its decision to exclude the Move Forward Party (MFP) from the formation of a coalition government in the name of democracy.
Former red-shirt leader slams senator Porntip over abstention
Online Reporters, Published on 02/08/2023
» Former red-shirt leader Weng Tojirakarn lashed out at Khunying Porntip Rojanasunan on Wednesday after she made it clear she would not exercise her right as an appointed senator to vote for a prime minister, no matter who is nominated.
Thaksin's return: A blast from the past
Oped, Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 29/07/2023
» After making more than 20 empty promises to return to Thailand, it seems this time fugitive ex-prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra is for real about his imminent homecoming.