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Old dogs need new tricks
Published on 08/11/2025
» Former prime minister Abhisit Vejjajiva’s return to lead the Democrat Party has brought back a familiar sense of order — and the familiar faces that once defined Thailand’s oldest political institution.
Pheu Thai harbours lofty ambitions
Published on 25/10/2025
» The Pheu Thai Party has boldly set its sights on capturing at least 200 parliamentary seats in the upcoming general election — a target it says is crucial to reclaiming power and reasserting its dominance on the political stage.
Little room for sentiment
Published on 27/09/2025
» Thaksin going to jail may win him and Pheu Thai some sympathy votes, but this is unlikely to transform their fortunes v Anutin Charnvirakul's cabinet picks have raised some eyebrows, but observers feel the line-up is aimed at getting things done.
Govt backs People's Party wish list
News, Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 01/09/2025
» The Pheu Thai Party (PT) says the Pheu Thai-led coalition has accepted the opposition People's Party's (PP) conditions to secure its support for the upcoming prime ministerial vote.
A question of leadership
News, Published on 30/11/2024
» The prospect of the next polls in 2027 being run under the current constitution shouldn't perturb the People's Party (PP). However, this situation may not tell the whole story.
Thaksin thanks Udon voters for saving him from embarrassment
Online Reporters, Published on 25/11/2024
» Former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra congratulated Sarawut Pethpanomporn on Sunday night for winning the provincial administrative organisation chairman election in Udon Thani and hoped the momentum would continue until a new general poll.
PM picks Thaksin's loyalists as policy advisers
Bloomberg News, Published on 18/09/2024
» Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra has appointed a group of economic and legal experts as advisers after her administration pledged to tackle a raft of economic challenges facing the Southeast Asian nation.
Veteran Thai general Prawit still wielding 'influence'
Published on 08/09/2024
» Palang Pracharath Party (PPRP) leader Prawit Wongsuwon continues to wield significant influence, despite both him and his party being excluded from the new coalition government, say political observers.
Cabinet list heads to King
News, Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 31/08/2024
» The new cabinet's line-up is expected to be submitted for royal endorsement this weekend. After the former opposition Democrat Party forged an alliance with the ruling Pheu Thai Party, the new cabinet will now have the support of 322 MPs in parliament.
Paetongtarn coalition has 322 votes following Democrat alliance
Published on 30/08/2024
» The new coalition has secured 322 supporters in the 500-seat Parliament after the former opposition Democrat Party joined forces with Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra, receiving two key cabinet portfolios in exchange for their controversial decision.