Thai Politics
Updates on Thai politics, including government actions, opposition movements, and policy changes.
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Fugitive general resigns amid Tak Bai scandal
Retired General Pisan Wattanawongkiri, once the chief of Thailand’s 4th…
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PM Paetongtarn to host first informal dinner with coalition leaders
Thailand Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra will host an informal dinner…
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Bhumjaithai abstains from House vote on referendum bill
The Bhumjaithai Party refrained from participating in a House vote…
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Thai PM urges unity at ASEAN Summit to tackle climate change
Thai Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra attended the 44th and 45th…
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Thailand’s new PM makes TIME100 Next list
Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra has made waves by being included…
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New opposition leader takes the helm after party collapse
People’s Party leader Natthaphong Ruengpanyawut has officially taken on the…
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From idol to outcast: Thaksin devotee switches allegiances
Once a die-hard fan of former Thai Prime Minister Thaksin…
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Big Pom-ise: Prawit vows to return salary and attend Parliament
The party-list MP and leader of the Palang Pracharath Party…
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Anutin denies Bhumjaithai influenced Senate’s double majority vote
Anutin Charnvirakul, leader of the Bhumjaithai Party, firmly denied allegations…
- Bangkok News
EC dismisses complaints for party dissolution, insufficient evidence
The Election Commission (EC) has dismissed two of over ten…
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Thai PM’s Office hits back at ethics amendment critics
Political storms are brewing over Thailand’s controversial charter amendment proposal but…
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Jirayu Houngsub to become new Thailand govt spokesperson
Jirayu Houngsub, previously a spokesperson for the Ministry of Defence,…
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Anti-money laundering complaint filed against Prawit Wongsuwon
A fresh anti-money laundering complaint has been lodged against former…
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Opposition calls for Pheu Thai’s pledged 600-baht minimum wage
The opposition urged the implementation of the Pheu Thai Party’s…
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Thai defence minister appoints ex-RTA expert as secretary
Defence Minister Phumtham Wechayachai appointed General Trisak Indararusmi, a former…
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People’s Party urges urgent rewrite of 2017 constitution
The opposition People’s Party (PP) called on the government to…
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Pheu Thai MP urged to face trial over 2004 Tak Bai massacre
A list MP from the ruling Pheu Thai Party is…
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PM Paetongtarn faces ethics probe over mini-heart gesture
Thailand Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra faces a new accusation by…
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Palang Pracharath executives including key MPs jump ship
Caretaker Agriculture Minister Thamanat Prompow and five key executives of…
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Defence minister announces new commanders in military reshuffle
A significant military reshuffle list is nearing completion, pending final…
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Thai PM Paetongtarn to submit new Cabinet list next week
The Prime Minister of Thailand, Paetongtarn Shinawatra, plans to submit…
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Accidental self-praise of Democrat Party MP amuses Thai netizens
Democrat Party MP Date-it Khaothong has become a laughing stock…
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Democratic Party member slams leadership for joining rivals
In a scathing critique that’s sent shockwaves through Thailand’s political…
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Senate passes referendum bill, simplifies majority requirement
The Senate has given initial approval to the referendum bill…
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Pheu Thai Party says no Cabinet seats for Palang Pracharath MPs
Pheu Thai Party MPs met yesterday and agreed to remove…
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Call for dissolution of Pheu Thai over alleged Thaksin influence
An anonymous complaint submitted last week called on the Election…
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Thaksin drops bombshell on fallout with Prawit
Former Thai Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra has finally broken his…
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Thaksin denies political deal on return from exile
Thaksin Shinawatra firmly stated yesterday that no political arrangement was…
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Harvard comeback: Pita’s return to the political arena
Pita Limjaroenrat, the exiled political leader with unfinished business in…
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Thai MP faces axe for defying party and mingling with rivals
The Thai Sang Thai (TST) Party plans to boot out…
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Digital wallet scheme to offer cash option for vulnerable groups
The digital wallet policy conundrum, promoted by the Pheu Thai…
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Slapgate scandal: Prawit faces ethics inquiry
Thailand’s political scene has been rocked by an incident involving…