Democrat Party Leadership Becomes Three-Way Contest
A former Phitsanulok MP is expected to become the third candidate seeking to lead Thailand’s oldest political party when he announces his candidacy Thursday.
‘Pleum VRZO’ Follows Former PM Dad Into Politics, Democrat Party
BANGKOK — The scion of a former prime minister known for clean politics and frugal living has made the long-anticipated decision to follow in his footsteps by entering the political fray.
For Thais or Friends of Thais? Pheu Thai Protests ‘Copycat’ Party
BANGKOK — Less than a week since Pheu Thai Party saw its founder’s slogan stolen by an army unit, its logo and name also appear up for grabs.
Commoner Party Vows to ‘Disarm’ Junta
LOEI — Environmental and Civil Rights activist Lertsak Kamkongsak has been elected leader of Commoner Party.
For First Time, Prayuth Confirms ‘Interest’ in Politics
BANGKOK — Ditching the evasive non-answers he’s given for months, junta chairman Prayuth Chan-ocha on Monday for the first time confirmed he’s interested in a political career.
Prayuth World Tour Announced for October
BANGKOK — Junta chairman Prayuth Chan-ocha is set to visit four nations and attend two prominent summits next month, the government announced Friday.
Fewer MPs Will Be Directly Elected in Next Vote
BANGKOK — Changes to the how representatives are apportioned will see voters, particularly in the northeast, represented by fewer ...
1 Dead, 4 Wounded in Roadside Ambush in Pattani
PATTANI — Suspected insurgents killed one person and wounded four others in a roadside ambush in southern Thailand, a region where a Muslim separatist rebellion...
Thaksin’s Salty Burn Ignites Storm of #TablePerch Memes
BANGKOK — Another day, another political pissing match to launch a thousand memes.
This time, it’s the social media tit-for-tat between a leader in the...
Army Borrows Thaksin Slogan to Promote Prayuth
BANGKOK — Twelve years after his predecessor expelled Thaksin Shinawatra from Thailand, the current junta leader shares at least one thing with the man...
