Mingkwan likely to be one of three Palang Pracharath PM candidates
By Thai Newsroom Reporters FORMER COMMERCE MINISTER Mingkwan Saengsuwan has now joined ranks with the ruling Palang Pracharath Party in anticipation of himself being named one of a trio of partisan candidates for head of a post-election government. In today’s (Dec.6) press conference at the party’s headquarters, Mingkwan told reporters that he would probably […]
Read MoreAnalysis: Thaksin’s homecoming bid may fall through without help from kingmaker
By Out-Crowd THE LONG-COVETED DESIGN OF de facto Pheu Thai Party boss Thaksin Shinawatra to return home after years in self-exile overseas alongside his sister Yingluck Shinawatra, both having been previously deposed as prime ministers in separate coups, may entirely fall through without help from kingmaker Prawit Wongsuwan. Thaksin and Yingluck who have been reportedly […]
Read MorePrawit tipped to get more votes than any others for PM
By Thai Newsroom Reporters PALANG PRACHARATH Party leader Prawit Wongsuwan will likely secure more yea votes from among MPs and senators as a partisan candidate for prime minister than any others after the next general election, according to an outspoken senior lawmaker. Senator Wanchai Sonsiri posted on his Facebook page today (Dec.3) to forecast […]
Read MorePossibilities of Prayut running under Palang Pracharath banners dwindling
By Thai Newsroom Reporters POSSIBILITIES OF PRIME Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha jumping onto the Palang Pracharath bandwagon under which he may contest the next general election are exponentially dwindling, said partisan sources today (Dec.1). The longer Prayut is apparently dragging his feet, remaining non-committal over his own political future, the less likely he will be […]
Read MoreSuchart pressed to quit as Palang Pracharath director
By Thai Newsroom Reporters PALANG PRACHARATH director Suchart Chomklin has been finally pressed to quit the executive post of the ruling party since he has allegedly persuaded fellow MPs to leave for another camp. Suchart who concurrently acts as labour minister has today (Nov.29) resigned as Palang Pracharath director amidst allegations that he has […]
Read MorePrayut may join Ruam Thai Sang Chart: Prawit
By Thai Newsroom Reporters PALANG PRACHARATH Party leader Prawit Wongsuwan said today (Nov.28) he would rather not ask Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha to stay with his ruling party since the premier might probably join the Ruam Thai Sang Chart Party under which he may contest the next general election in bid to prolong his […]
Read MoreThammanat clique’s condition for comeback to Prawit’s camp mulled over
By Thai Newsroom Reporters A DOZEN “RENEGADE” MPs under leadership of maverick MP Thammanat Prompao are only looking to return to the ruling Palang Pracharath Party on a conditional basis which has been taken into account, according to partisan sources. Those “renegade” MPs currently attached to the Thai Economic Party have demanded that their […]
Read MorePrayut intends to rule with current govt till March
By Thai Newsroom Reporters PRIME MINISTER PRAYUT Chan-o-cha intends to keep running the country with the current coalition government until March, according to a highly-placed source at Government House. Given the current four-year term of the House of Representatives being scheduled to end on March 24, Prayut has already decided against dissolving the House […]
Read MoreThammanat clique of MPs to return to Palang Pracharath Party
By Thai Newsroom Reporters SEVERAL MPs UNDER GUIDANCE of Thammanat Prompao who has earlier led an exodus of “renegade” legislators from the Palang Pracharath Party will return to the largest coalition partner soon, confirmed MP Pai Lik last evening (Nov.21). Pai told Palang Pracharath boss-cum-Deputy Prime Minister Prawit Wongsuwan during the latter’s visit to the […]
Read MorePrayut urged to help make Prawit post-election PM
By Thai Newsroom Reporters PRIME MINISTER PRAYUT Chan-o-cha has been suggested to help make Palang Pracharath Party boss Prawit Wongsuwan an elected prime minister instead of preoccupying himself with personal whims to prolong his rule, said a partisan source over the weekend. Prayut has been strongly advised that he lend solid support for Prawit’s […]
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