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Thai elections without democracy
Oped, Thitinan Pongsudhirak, Published on 14/07/2023
» Although it may come across as dramatic and unprecedented, Move Forward Party (MFP) leader Pita Limjaroenrat’s ordeal in trying to take office as prime minister after winning the May 14 election is par for the course in Thai politics over the past two decades.
Elections, corruption and Thai democracy
News, Thitinan Pongsudhirak, Published on 16/02/2018
» People at home and abroad are calling for elections in Thailand on the premise of returning democracy to a country that has been under nearly four years of military government. But elections cannot bring genuine democracy if blatant corruption rears its head in open daylight with utter impunity. No doubt elections will be needed to get rid of the current set of military rulers but democracy in Thailand requires the strengthening of its democratic institutions that are so shoddy and woeful.
Thai provincial elections proceed smoothly, 65% turnout expected
Post Reporters, Published on 02/02/2025
» The nationwide elections for Provincial Administrative Organisation (PAO) members and presidents proceeded smoothly on Saturday, with the Election Commission (EC) expecting voter turnout to reach its target of 65%.
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.
Isan still supports Pheu Thai in local elections: Poll
Chakkrapan Natanri, Published on 28/06/2020
» A survey by Khon Kaen University, or Isan Poll, reveals that a majority of people in the Northeast Region will support the Pheu Thai Party in the upcoming local elections, Assistant Professor Suthin Wianwiwat said on Sunday.
Thaksin talks elections
Gary Boyle, Published on 16/02/2018
» When the next election will take place is impossible to predict due to the regime's apparent desire to hang on to power as well as a factor which "cannot be mentioned," according to former premier Thaksin Shinawatra, quoted by a source in the Pheu Thai Party.
Thaksin's son-in-law to lead Pheu Thai into elections?
Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 03/09/2018
» As Pheu Thai keeps people guessing just who the new party leader will be, there is speculation it could be Thaksin Shinawatra's son-in-law.
Ruling Pheu Thai wins most provincial elections, followed by Bhumjaithai
Online Reporters, Published on 02/02/2025
» The ruling Pheu Thai Party won presidential seats in 18 provincial administrative organisations (PAO), followed by 12 seats for its coalition partner Bhumjaithai. The main opposition party, the People’s Party, won only one in Sunday’s PAO election.
Pheu Thai, FFP candidates seek new elections in 2 districts
King-oua Laohong, Published on 29/03/2019
» Three Pheu Thai and Future Forward MP candidates have asked the Election Commission to call new elections in two Bangkok constituencies, citing a number of irregularities.
A trader’s guide to Thai elections as leaders promise stimulus
Bloomberg, Published on 02/02/2026
» Greater clarity on Thailand’s spending plans and measures to support growth are at the top of investors’ list as the country heads into a general election amid gains in the stock market.