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PM's poll promise 'designed to ease pressure'
News, Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 02/03/2018
» The government is expected to roll out more populist policies in the coming months, such as its recently launched Niyom Yangyeun scheme, to pave the way for a potential return to power after an election in February, political scientists say.
Old parties see few obstacles to Feb election
News, Taam Yingcharoen, Published on 10/03/2018
» The Democrat and Bhumjaithai parties see few obstacles in the lead-up to next year's February election, a forum was told on Friday.
No teaming up for Pheu Thai, Democrats
News, Post Reporters, Published on 10/03/2018
» The Democrat Party will definitely not be working with its arch-rival Pheu Thai Party in the next government, Democrat Party leader Abhisit Vejjajiva said on Friday.
Abhisit slams lack of 'fake news' controls
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 18/03/2018
» Democrat Party leader Abhisit Vejjajiva has criticised the Office of the Election Commission of Thailand for lacking a policy to control "fake news" and hate speech expected to be rife in social media in the upcoming general-election.
S44 order on parties heads for review
News, Post Reporters, Published on 31/03/2018
» The Office of the Ombudsman has decided to seek a Constitutional Court ruling on whether the Section 44 order issued by the prime minister to amend the organic law on political parties violates the constitution.
Abhisit shuns Prayut supporters
News, Post Reporters, Published on 02/04/2018
» Democrat Party leader Abhisit Vejjajiva has shut the party's door on former MPs thinking of remaining with the party but who wish to support Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha to return as an outsider premier after the next general election.
Abhisit pledges return to 'core values'
News, Taam Yingcharoen, Published on 07/04/2018
» Marking the 72nd anniversary of the Democrat Party's formation on Friday, leader Abhisit Vejjajiva hinted at an election policy platform based on a "liberal democracy".
Somkid in outsider PM storm
News, Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 07/04/2018
» Deputy Prime Minister Somkid Jatusripitak is under fire after publicly expressing support for Gen Prayut Chan-o-cha to become the next so-called outsider, or unelected, prime minister.
Young gun Parit follows in uncle's formidable footsteps
News, Taam Yingcharoen, Published on 08/04/2018
» One can't help but be reminded of Abhisit Vejjajiva when they meet Parit Wacharasindhu, a 25-year-old political novice and would-be member of the Democrat Party.
Abhisit warns NCPO risks rule breach
News, Published on 10/04/2018
» The National Council for Peace and Order (NCPO) may break its own rules if it fails to convene a meeting in June to gauge its readiness to prepare for the election, according to Democrat Party leader Abhisit Vejjajiva.