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Sudarat, Chadchart dismiss rumours of rift
News, Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 22/01/2019
» Both former transport minister Chadchart Sittipunt and Pheu Thai Party heavyweight Khunying Sudarat Keyuraphan on Monday dismissed rumours of a rift between them stemming from media reports they were competing for the party's nomination as top prime minister selection pick.
Drum rolls for a most elusive poll
News, Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 28/12/2018
» The drum rolled as political parties lost no time preparing to campaign for the much-anticipated election, which has been confirmed for Feb 24 despite previously deep-seated doubts about when it would be held. Parties, however, insisted that there was no level playing field given the rise of the pro-regime Palang Pracharath Party (PPRP), which has been attacked for gaining an unfair political advantage with its top executives concurrently holding ministerial posts.
FFP targets power rejig, graft, military
News, Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 17/12/2018
» The Future Forward Party (FFP) has unveiled its election campaign policies targeting power decentralisation, flushing out corruption and downsizing the military.
PPRP to invite Prayut on its poll ticket
News, Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 14/12/2018
» The Palang Pracharath Party (PPRP) has said it will soon invite Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha to become the prime ministerial candidate on its ticket.
Chalerm says regime leaves 'bad legacies'
News, Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 13/12/2018
» Pheu Thai maverick Chalerm Ubumrung on Wednesday did not hold back in his attack against the National Council for Peace and Order (NCPO), one day after the regime lifted the prohibitions on political activities.
NLA votes in approval of final two election commissioners
Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 22/11/2018
» The National Legislative Assembly on Thursday voted by majority to approve the appointment of two more election commissioners - Lertviroj Kowattana and Thitichet Nutchanat - filling the final vacancies on the seven-member Election Commission.
Chaturon joins Pheu Thai ally
News, Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 20/11/2018
» Veteran politician Chaturon Chaisang yesterday led a group of Pheu Thai Party members to join its Thai Raksa Chart "offshoot" amid speculation that this forms part of the former ruling party's election strategy to secure as many votes as possible with its allies.
EC to monitor Pheu Thai, Thaksin meet
News, Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 15/11/2018
» The Election Commission (EC) is keeping a close watch on Pheu Thai Party members who will reportedly meet former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra in Singapore, its secretary-general Jarungvith Phumma said.
Banharn's daughter to lead CTP
News, Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 27/10/2018
» The Chartthaipattana Party (CTP) yesterday welcomed new members from various parties as it chose Kanchana Silpa-archa, daughter of late prime minister and party leader Banharn, to take the helm and lead the party into the general election.
Dissolution jitters grow in Pheu Thai
News, Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 25/10/2018
» Pheu Thai members believe the chances of the party being dissolved will become much greater if eight core members accused of defying the regime's political gathering ban are indicted next month.