Showing 71 - 80 of 2,628
Senators still the biggest threat to Pita
News, Veera Prateepchaikul, Published on 12/06/2023
» The Election Commission has resolved unanimously by six votes to zero to reject three complaints challenging the qualifications of Move Forward Party leader Pita Limjaroenrat to contest the May 14 general election as a party-list candidate on ground the complaints were not lodged within the legal time limit.
Senators blame MFP for campaign of abuse
Post Reporters, Published on 16/07/2023
» Senators hit back at supporters of the Move Forward Party (MFP) who have launched a "witch hunt" on social media against them after its leader Pita Limjaroenrat failed to secure enough support in parliament to become the new prime minister on Thursday.
Car rally demands anti-Pita senators quit
Online Reporters, Published on 16/07/2023
» About 700 people using 500 cars and motorcycles joined a rally in central Bangkok on Sunday afternoon to demand the resignation of the senators who did not vote for prime ministerial candidate Pita Limjaroenrat of the election-winning Move Forward Party on Thursday last week.
Senators blame MFP for campaign of abuse
Gary Boyle, Published on 17/07/2023
» Senators hit back at supporters of the Move Forward Party (MFP) who have launched attacks on social media against them after its leader Pita Limjaroenrat failed to get enough support in parliament to become the new prime minister on Thursday.
Senators fight back against post-vote threats
Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 17/07/2023
» The Senate speaker sought police protection for senators and their families who said they were threatened after the prime ministerial vote last Thursday, and senators are filing complaints against those they believe responsible.
Senators split over Srettha's bid for PM
Gary Boyle, Published on 09/08/2023
» Senators are divided over whether to support Srettha Thavisin if Pheu Thai nominates him for the prime ministerial vote in parliament.
Pro-Pita MPs and senators under fire
News, Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 10/08/2023
» Political activist Sonthiya Sawasdee yesterday asked the Office of the Ombudsman to seek a judicial review on the actions of 314 MPs and senators who last month voted for Move Forward Party (MFP) leader Pita Limjaroenrat to be the next prime minister, despite knowing his MP status was under review.
Senators send the 'old man' a warning
News, Veera Prateepchaikul, Published on 27/05/2024
» It was a close call. Five against four was the vote by the nine Constitutional Court judges when they decided not to suspend Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin from performing his duties after they voted 6:3 to accept for consideration the petition of 40 senators demanding the removal of the prime minister for allegedly violating ethical standards in appointing Phichit Chuenban as PM's Office Minister.
36 senators back judge for deputy speaker
Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 19/07/2024
» A group of 36 self-proclaimed independent senators has initially agreed to support Boonsong Noisopon, a former career judge, for the post of Deputy Senate Speaker, according to a group member.
Possible Move Forward dissolution worries Thai senators
Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 05/08/2024
» A group of senators has voiced concerns about the potential dissolution of the main opposition Move Forward Party (MFP), saying Thailand’s democracy may take a step backwards.