Politics

PM votes suspended indefinitely as Constitutional Court asked to review last vote in parliament

PM votes suspended indefinitely as Constitutional Court asked to review last vote in parliament

July 25, 2023

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Hiatus may allow Pheu Thai to regroup amid strong signals that the party may be about to commit political suicide with the electorate by abandoning… Read More ›

Pheu Thai meets Anutin as Move Forward’s Pita turns up the pressure on its conflicted leaders

Pheu Thai meets Anutin as Move Forward’s Pita turns up the pressure on its conflicted leaders

July 23, 2023

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An attempt by Pheu Thai to elbow Move Forward out of the coalition may prove more difficult politically than thought but it must be done… Read More ›

Former police chief and political leader says Move Forward must sacrifice itself for the country

Former police chief and political leader says Move Forward must sacrifice itself for the country

July 21, 2023

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General Sereepisuth Temeeyaves indicated that a complaint should be made to the National Anti-Corruption Commission (NACC) and the Ombudsman concerning last Thursday’s parliamentary vote as… Read More ›

Anutin waits for the call from Pheu Thai but will not treat with Move Forward over its policies

Anutin waits for the call from Pheu Thai but will not treat with Move Forward over its policies

July 20, 2023

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It appears that the men with the political aces who can open the door for the Pheu Thai Party are both deputy prime ministers in… Read More ›

Pheu Thai to install Srettha as Prime Minister by forming a coalition pact with government parties

Pheu Thai to install Srettha as Prime Minister by forming a coalition pact with government parties

July 20, 2023

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The path now being pursued by the Pheu Thai Party will see it lose heavily in terms of political capital as it will be reneging… Read More ›

Pita suspended as an MP and loses renomination attempt in parliament as Senate blocks his path

Pita suspended as an MP and loses renomination attempt in parliament as Senate blocks his path

July 19, 2023

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On Tuesday, it was reported that Mr Pita Limjaroenrat has himself filed a complaint with the Criminal Court of Corruption against the Election Commission and… Read More ›

US expresses concern about the democratic ‘will of the people’ as tension mounts over legal case

US expresses concern about the democratic ‘will of the people’ as tension mounts over legal case

July 18, 2023

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A decisive 48 hours in Thai politics in which anything may happen with fears of a Constitutional Court intervention removing the Move Forward Party and… Read More ›

Senators to the fore as tide favours a conservative fix to install a more mature next government 

Senators to the fore as tide favours a conservative fix to install a more mature next government 

July 17, 2023

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Fears that the petition accepted by the Constitutional Court last Wednesday relating to Article 112 of the Criminal Code and Section 49 of the 2017… Read More ›

Vietnam is the major winner as Thailand returns to its political wars driving capital outflows

Vietnam is the major winner as Thailand returns to its political wars driving capital outflows

July 15, 2023

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Business leaders are calling on elected politicians and all in parliament to act in the country’s best interests as economic damage is already being inflicted… Read More ›

General Prawit may emerge next week to clinch Prime Minister’s job due to a polarised parliament

General Prawit may emerge next week to clinch Prime Minister’s job due to a polarised parliament

July 14, 2023

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Potential shock as Deputy Prime Minister emerges as a contender with the potential support of senators. On Friday, Pheu Thai Party Prime Ministerial nominee Srettha… Read More ›

Thailand is facing a deep political crisis as Pita loses key vote and top court takes up complaints

Thailand is facing a deep political crisis as Pita loses key vote and top court takes up complaints

July 13, 2023

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The controversial Article 112 of the Criminal Code on lèse-majesté was debated openly in parliament on Thursday with Mr Pita Limjaroenrat arguing that reform of… Read More ›

Markets anticipate gains if Pita gets the nod on Thursday despite new turmoil over court referral

Markets anticipate gains if Pita gets the nod on Thursday despite new turmoil over court referral

July 12, 2023

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Constitutional Court to rule on Pita next week, sparking added anxiety about the political process. For conservatives in Thailand, however, the unthinkable may be about… Read More ›

Prayut bows out, nods to a new era dawning. Outgoing PM emphasised stability of his tenure in office

Prayut bows out, nods to a new era dawning. Outgoing PM emphasised stability of his tenure in office

July 11, 2023

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General Prayut highlighted his government’s record of stable management of the country and financial prudence while always paying attention to the need to protect the… Read More ›

Plan is to rally parliament behind the people’s will to elect Pita Limjaroenrat as Prime Minister

Plan is to rally parliament behind the people’s will to elect Pita Limjaroenrat as Prime Minister

July 11, 2023

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Even as Mr Pita rallied his audiences on Sunday and addressed a message of unity to all politicians in parliament, there came another challenge against… Read More ›

Move Forward leader says Pita will be PM despite the rumour mill and some vociferous senators on the right

Move Forward leader says Pita will be PM despite the rumour mill and some vociferous senators on the right

July 10, 2023

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Key Move Forward Party leader holds to his belief that the Upper House will support Mr Pita Limjaroenrat to the extent required on Thursday to… Read More ›

Politicians skating on thin ice as the economy may not be able to withstand a political stalemate

Politicians skating on thin ice as the economy may not be able to withstand a political stalemate

July 7, 2023

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A vote that delivers a new government led by Move Forward Party leader Pita Limjaroenrat would lift investor sentiment immediately next Thursday but all the… Read More ›

Pheu Thai may face a terrible dilemma as outgoing government parties still aim for power in PM vote

Pheu Thai may face a terrible dilemma as outgoing government parties still aim for power in PM vote

July 6, 2023

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One discounted option that may emerge as the political stakes grow and the danger of instability becomes apparent is the inclusion of the Bhumjaithai Party… Read More ›

Debt crisis may be one of the top items on the new cabinet’s agenda as central bank stands ready

Debt crisis may be one of the top items on the new cabinet’s agenda as central bank stands ready

July 5, 2023

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With runaway, quarter-by-a-quarter rises in unsecured personal debt running at over 10%, a threatened spike in non-performing loans, a household debt of at least ฿16… Read More ›

Wan Noor elected unopposed as House Speaker, Move Forward Party nominee for deputy wins vote

Wan Noor elected unopposed as House Speaker, Move Forward Party nominee for deputy wins vote

July 4, 2023

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Talks are reported to be ongoing between the Move Forward and Pheu Thai parties with members of the upper house or Senate but today’s vote… Read More ›

King and Queen open parliament amid uncertainty as to Tuesday’s vote on the Speaker of the House

King and Queen open parliament amid uncertainty as to Tuesday’s vote on the Speaker of the House

July 3, 2023

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There appeared to be deep unease between the Move Forward and Pheu Thai parties as parliamentary members gathered for the first time on Monday ahead… Read More ›