Atirat seeks re-election in Korat under People’s banners
By Thai Newsroom Reporters IN WHAT WAS SEEN as an ultimate twist in his political career, former transport minister Atirat Ratanaset is seeking re-election as MP in constituency-based mode in Nakhon Ratchasima under the banners of the People’s. Atirat, an ex-MP of Nakhon Ratchasima who had been attached to the neo-conservative Pheu Thai under […]
Read MoreAkanat leads exodus of ex-Ruam Thai Sang Chart MPs for Newin’s camp
By Thai Newsroom Reporters FORMER RUAM THAI Sang Chart secretary-general Akanat Prompan today (Dec.15) led a dozen former MPs of the disintegrating camp in an en masse departure for the Bhumjaithai, core of the caretaking coalition government, with intent to seek re-election under the tickets of the ruling party. Akanat, a former industry minister […]
Read MoreSomsak, Suriya tipped to stay with Pheu Thai, Thaksin to join in post-election coalition talk
By Thai Newsroom Reporters SAM MIT GROUP, a faction of former MPs headed by Somsak Thepsuthin and Suriya Juangroongruangkit, will likely continue to stay with the Pheu Thai under de facto party boss/inmate Thaksin Shinawatra and seek re-election under the tickets of the neo-conservative camp in a general election tentatively scheduled for Feb.8, a […]
Read MoreHouse of Representatives dissolved, general election tipped for early February
By Thai Newsroom Reporters PRIME MINISTER ANUTIN Charnvirakui today (Dec.11) dissolved the House of Representatives following a surprise about-face of Bhumjaithai-led lawmakers toward legislation on constitution amendment which has been consequently, automatically aborted after months of a wasteful, legislative tug-of-war. Now that the House has been dissolved by the head of the executive branch, […]
Read MorePM urged to have charter amendment referendum simultaneously held alongside election
By Thai Newsroom Reporters CHIEF OPPOSITION WHIP Pakornwut Udompipatsakul today (Dec.9) called on Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul to see to it that a public referendum on planned constitution amendment be simultaneously conducted alongside a general election speculated between the upcoming February and March. The chief opposition whip/People’s MP Pakornwut said he believed Anutin would […]
Read MoreJulapun remains tightlipped over censure motion date
By Thai Newsroom Reporters IN WHAT WAS SEEN as a sustained tug-of-war, Pheu Thai leader Julapun Amornvivat said today (Dec.6) he cannot tell exactly on what date a censure motion against Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul and any other members of the Bhumjaithai-led cabinet may be filed in the House of Representatives where a regular […]
Read MoreAbhisit most favourite to southerners as next PM: NIDA Poll
By Thai Newsroom Reporters DEMOCRAT LEADER Abhisit Vejjajiva has been viewed as the most favourite to many southern constituents to become prime minister following an upcoming general election, no matter how many Democrat MPs may then fare under his command, according to the latest NIDA poll. Among a total 2,000 respondents who are reportedly […]
Read MorePrawit opts to vie for PM again in upcoming election
By Thai Newsroom Reporters PALANG PRACHARATH leader Prawit Wongsuwan will definitely run for prime minister again in an upcoming election, no matter if he may have a couple of running mates vying alongside for head of a future government. The former deputy prime minister who was given an overwhelming support from today’s (Nov.29) general […]
Read MoreSuspected rogue MP brags about being named minister in future govt
By Thai Newsroom Reporters KLATHAM MP CHONNAPAT Naksua, currently suspected of involvement in online gambling activity, was recently seen bragging about himself being named minister in a post-election government only if he managed to exonerate himself from such rogue scandals. People’s MP Pukkamon Nunarnan today (Nov.15) posted on her Facebook page a video clip […]
Read MoreAnutin might dissolve House before Thaksin is freed from jail
By Thai Newsroom Reporters PRIME MINISTER ANUTIN Charnvirakul might probably dissolve the House of Representatives sooner than earlier expected for fear of the sustained potential of de facto Pheu Thai boss/inmate Thaksin Shinawatra to secure electoral wins over many of the northeastern and northern constituencies, among elsewhere in other regions, given his release from […]
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