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Pita plots a new coalition government with Pheu Thai but open conflict has already raised its head in the Senate 

Pita plots a new coalition government with Pheu Thai but open conflict has already raised its head in the Senate 

May 15, 2023

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Sunday’s election victory by the Move Forward Party marks a historic shift in Thai politics as the electorate voted for principle and a more progressive… Read More ›

Move Forward Party’s good election result leaves uncertainty as to who will form the next government

Move Forward Party’s good election result leaves uncertainty as to who will form the next government

May 14, 2023

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The results were good news for the Bhumjaithai Party and Deputy Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul and may be seen as a rejection of Mr Chuwit… Read More ›

Army chief says there is ‘zero’ chance of another coup in Thailand and wants to see positive change

Army chief says there is ‘zero’ chance of another coup in Thailand and wants to see positive change

May 12, 2023

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Royal Thai Army Commander-in-chief emphasised the importance of peace in the country to grow the economy as also the army’s key goal. He said he… Read More ›

Return of ex-PM Thaksin may still leave Prayut with a test even if he loses this Sunday’s election

Return of ex-PM Thaksin may still leave Prayut with a test even if he loses this Sunday’s election

May 12, 2023

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The return of former Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra on or before July 26th next, his 74th birthday, would be a sensational and historic moment for… Read More ›

Court rejects order against Chuwit as he predicts Bhumjaithai Party to win fewer seats than in 2019

Court rejects order against Chuwit as he predicts Bhumjaithai Party to win fewer seats than in 2019

May 11, 2023

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Political pundits this week however disagreed with Mr Chuwit’s assessment suggesting that the party may return anywhere from 60 to 70 MPs and be a… Read More ›

Move Forward leader denies claims he held shares in media company barring him as a Bangkok MP 

Move Forward leader denies claims he held shares in media company barring him as a Bangkok MP 

May 10, 2023

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Allegations against the Move Forward Party leader, if taken up by the Election Commission and forwarded to the Constitutional Court, could see him barred from… Read More ›

Pheu Thai is facing a threat of dissolution with complaint being pursued by Election Commission

Pheu Thai is facing a threat of dissolution with complaint being pursued by Election Commission

May 8, 2023

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Worrying noises in the last week as the country’s leading opposition parties appear on course to win the May 14th General Election. Any attempt to… Read More ›

Dark predictions as the opposition parties look set to sweep to power in next weekend’s General Election

Dark predictions as the opposition parties look set to sweep to power in next weekend’s General Election

May 8, 2023

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Video clip paints a sombre picture of the country’s future as the PM’s party raises the brooding spectre of political instability as it and other… Read More ›

Move Forward Party surging in the polls as the General Election campaign enters its final week

Move Forward Party surging in the polls as the General Election campaign enters its final week

May 7, 2023

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Polls show the current ruling Palang Pracharat Party led by Deputy Prime Minister Prawit Wongsuwan floundering on marginal support levels and well off its former… Read More ›

Paetongtarn Shinawatra delivers a baby boy named Thaisin as Pheu Thai spirits are buoyed the new arrival

Paetongtarn Shinawatra delivers a baby boy named Thaisin as Pheu Thai spirits are buoyed the new arrival

May 1, 2023

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Thaksin says he’s coming home! Former business tycoon Srettha Thavisin campaigning in the South on Monday said he understood Mr Thaksin’s heart on the birth… Read More ›

Printing error or sinister? Move Forward Party calls on officials to correct party listing glitch

Printing error or sinister? Move Forward Party calls on officials to correct party listing glitch

April 28, 2023

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The more radical Move Forward Party appears to be well placed in Bangkok to elect MPs and is hopeful to return to the next parliament… Read More ›

Business calls for input on energy policy as cabinet agrees on ฿11 billion for electricity bill supports

Business calls for input on energy policy as cabinet agrees on ฿11 billion for electricity bill supports

April 28, 2023

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Over the last few months, the business sector in Thailand has become openly critical of the government’s handling of the country’s electricity supply policy and… Read More ›

Bank of Thailand governor gives veiled warning to voters on the danger posed by populist policies

Bank of Thailand governor gives veiled warning to voters on the danger posed by populist policies

April 27, 2023

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The Bank of Thailand is by statute independent of the government but reportedly works closely with the Prime Minister’s economic team including the Ministry of… Read More ›

Lights out for the PM’s chances as people get shocked by sky-high electricity bills in the post

Lights out for the PM’s chances as people get shocked by sky-high electricity bills in the post

April 25, 2023

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The hot weather and the absence of subsidies have led to Thai voters receiving an unpleasant shock just weeks before they go to the polls.… Read More ›

Bangkok sends delegation to meet Myanmar’s pariah junta regime in its eerie capital Nay Pyi Taw

Bangkok sends delegation to meet Myanmar’s pariah junta regime in its eerie capital Nay Pyi Taw

April 24, 2023

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Role of Bangkok concerning Myanmar is complex because of Thailand’s unique national interest in its western neighbour but the challenge is growing as the junta… Read More ›

Dispirited Prayut exits stage left after Chuwit addressed him by megaphone on new liberal cannabis policy

Dispirited Prayut exits stage left after Chuwit addressed him by megaphone on new liberal cannabis policy

April 22, 2023

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Afterwards, General Prayut said he was not angry because of Mr Chuwit’s presence and attributed his frown to the hot weather. He told the press… Read More ›

Financial markets debt sell-off sending a signal to Thailand before the May 14th General Election

Financial markets debt sell-off sending a signal to Thailand before the May 14th General Election

April 20, 2023

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Thailand’s industrial base has suffered with reduced export demand in the last six months caused by a range of factors including higher borrowing costs in… Read More ›

Anutin may give up politics if the latest opinion poll giving Bhumjaithai Party 3% proves correct

Anutin may give up politics if the latest opinion poll giving Bhumjaithai Party 3% proves correct

April 18, 2023

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The discrepancy between different opinion polls, studies and reputable political punditry that has talked up Bhumjaithai’s prospects of becoming Thailand’s second-largest party while a major… Read More ›

Rising Anger at Myanmar’s regime is leading to scrutiny of its clandestine business links with Thailand

Rising Anger at Myanmar’s regime is leading to scrutiny of its clandestine business links with Thailand

April 18, 2023

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Rising clamour from countries in the ASEAN community may soon grow too loud for Thailand to ignore along with the potential fallout from a criminal… Read More ›

PM warns giveaway policies of some parties may be ‘bad karma’ for the country in the longer run

PM warns giveaway policies of some parties may be ‘bad karma’ for the country in the longer run

April 18, 2023

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Comments from the PM come as the Pheu Thai Party makes a further submission to the Election Commission which is continuing to probe the funding… Read More ›

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