Showing 1,331 - 1,340 of 1,468
TRC defends princess nomination
News, Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 21/02/2019
» The Thai Raksa Chart Party's (TRC) legal team yesterday submitted its defence and a list of witnesses to the Constitutional Court over a charge that the party had violated the spirit of the constitutional monarchy and the 2017 Political Parties Act by nominating Princess Ubolratana as its prime ministerial candidate.
Foreign investors flee Thai shares ahead of March election
Published on 20/02/2019
» Foreign investors have dumped 10.5 billion baht in Thai equities in seven straight sessions, the longest losing streak in more than two months, as worries about potential political instability grip the nation ahead of elections in March.
Calls mount for PPRP to be dissolved
News, Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 19/02/2019
» Thai Liberal Party, or Seri Ruam Thai, leader Sereepisuth Temeeyaves and key Thai Raksa Chart (TRC) member Ruangkrai Leekitwattana yesterday petitioned the Election Commission (EC) to dissolve the pro-regime Palang Pracharath Party (PPRP).
PM denies canvassing for votes on local jaunts
News, Post Reporters, Published on 19/02/2019
» Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha insisted people showing up at various places to extend him their moral support should not be interpreted as him canvassing for votes.
PM's market visit spurs more criticism
News, Post Reporters, Published on 18/02/2019
» Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha's controversial visit to Chatuchak weekend market on Saturday has sparked more criticism that he was helping the Palang Pracharath Party (PPRP) run its election campaign.
Media freedom in the dock
Asia focus, Erich Parpart, Published on 18/02/2019
» The decision by Philippine authorities to arrest journalist Maria Ressa and the move by Thailand’s broadcast regulator to suspend the broadcaster Voice TV are the latest examples of how press freedom in Southeast Asia is deteriorating.
Election, Thai Raksa Chart drama top political news: Poll
Online Reporters, Published on 17/02/2019
» The March 24 election in general, followed by the possible dissolution of the Thai Raksa Chart party, were the most interesting political news reported by various forms of media last week, according to the result of a survey by the Suan Dusit Rajabhat University, or Suan Dusit Poll.
Pheu Thai holds first Bangkok rally
Associated Press, Published on 16/02/2019
» Pheu Thai held its first rally in the capital on Friday, as campaigning heats up for the first election since the 2014 military coup.
PPRP vows to comply with campaign rules
News, Published on 16/02/2019
» The Palang Pracharath Party (PPRP) warned its executives, MP candidates, and campaign staff on Friday to strictly comply with the constitution, election-related laws, and campaign regulations.
Double standards with TRC ban bid
News, Wasant Techawongtham, Published on 16/02/2019
» The twin hammers that pummelled Thai Raksa Chart Party (TRC) and Voice TV have left the Thaksin Shinawatra camp reeling. Could it be a fatal blow for the Pheu Thai-led coalition? That’s what many are waiting to see with bated breath.