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Thailand election explained: Why Sunday’s vote is historic with young progressive leader ahead in polls

Military-appointed Senate will play no role in choosing the next prime minister as the Southeast Asian nation seeks to move on from a prolonged period of political and strategic instability, Shweta Sharma writes

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Best of friends or enemies?

The Pheu Thai and the Move Forward parties will have an adversarial relationship right through to the next election and beyond, according to a political analyst.

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Top court jails ex-DSI chief Tarit for 2 years

The Supreme Court on Monday found former Department of Special Investigation (DSI) chief Tarit Pengdit guilty of malfeasance and sentenced him to two years in prison.

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Democrats prepare to put new pick in hot seat

A new Democrat leader should have a clean track record and a clear vision and be ready to work while in the opposition, said former Democrat Party leader Chuan Leekpai.

Bangkok Post

Tarit contests malfeasance suit

Former Department of Special Investigation (DSI) chief Tarit Pengdit has petitioned the Supreme Court to ask the Constitutional Court to rule on the constitutionality of Section 157 and Section 200 of the Criminal Code, under which he has been indicted for malfeasance.

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Suchatvee asked to vie for top Dems' job

Suchatvee Suwansawat, the Democrat Party's Bangkok governor candidate, has been asked to stand in the party leadership contest, although he has not decided whether to put his name in the hat, according to a source in the Democrats.

Bangkok Post

Patience can be advantageous

The Move Forward Party (MFP) has every reason to feel jittery as its moment of truth is fast approaching.

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Coalition bloc eyes backup plan

The eight prospective coalition parties are expected to discuss a contingency plan at a meeting on Thursday if they cannot proceed with the formation of a government, according to Pheu Thai secretary-general Prasert Chantararuangthong.

Bangkok Post

Abhisit tight-lipped about return

Former Democrat leader Abhisit Vejjajiva on Saturday declined to discuss whether he would return as party leader as members gear towards electing new executives. He instead highlighted the need for "unity" among members of the Democrat Party.

Bangkok Post

Dems to lay out new leader election rules

The Democrat Party will meet on Wednesday and issue guidelines for electing a new leader, who is speculated to be either its former leader, Abhisit Vejjajiva, or Watanya Bunnag, chief of the party's working group on political innovations.

Bangkok Post

Abhisit return rumours swirl

Former prime minister Abhisit Vejjajiva is suited to the job of salvaging a Democrat Party crushed in Sunday's general election, according to deputy party leader Sathit Pitutecha.

Bangkok Post

Abhisit 'could be back' as Dem chief

The resignation of Jurin Laksanawisit as Democrat Party leader could see the return of former premier Abhisit Vejjajiva to lead the country's oldest party, according to a Democrat source.

Bangkok Post

Prawit: Negotiations key to formation of next government

Negotations between political parties will be crucial in the formation of the new coalition government after the general election, regardless of campaign pledges, Palang Pracharath Party (PPRP) leader Prawit Wongsuwon said on Wednesday.

Bangkok Post

Prawit seeks voter seal with list slot

Palang Pracharath Party (PPRP) leader Gen Prawit Wongsuwon said he is running for a party-list seat so he can assume the prime minister's post with grace and confidence.

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Parties ramp up poll manoeuvres

Chaikasem Nitisiri, Pheu Thai's chief strategist, has declared his readiness to be the party's third and last prime ministerial candidate in the upcoming poll, set for May 14.

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Abhisit rules himself out of election

Former Democrat Party leader Abhisit Vejjajiva says he will not stand in the next election in order to keep the party from having to answer questions about his political views.

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Former Dem leaders 'should help out'

Former Democrat Party leaders should not wait to be asked to help the party out in the election campaign since it is their duty to help, said the party's patriarch, Chuan Leekpai.

Bangkok Post

Court issues arrest warrant for ex-DSI chief

The Supreme Court on Thursday issued an arrest warrant for Tarit Pengdith, the former head of the Department of Special Investigation (DSI), believing he intended to tactically delay court proceedings in a malfeasance case brought against him and three other parties.

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Abhisit's father dies aged 87

Renowned neurologist Atthasit Vejjajiva, the father of former prime minister Abhisit Vejjajiva, died at 87 on Wednesday, according to Mr Abhisit.

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NACC seeks to overturn Suthep graft acquittal

The National Anti-Corruption Commission (NACC) will appeal a court ruling acquitting former protest leader Suthep Thaugsuban of corruption in projects to construct police stations and living quarters while he was deputy prime minister more than a decade ago.

Bangkok Post

Court to rule on election law

A ruling on Wednesday from the Constitutional Court on the party-list election system is expected to set an important course for Thai politics.

Bangkok Post

Dems' Sathit says he won't jump ship

Democrat deputy leader Sathit Pitutecha denies planning to leave the party despite saying its popularity is in decline and its leader lacks the charm to impress voters.

Bangkok Post

Can Democrats stop rash of defections?

An interesting event took place at a restaurant in the Sala Daeng area last Thursday. It was the first lunch get-together between Bhumjaithai party leader Anutin Charnvirakul and former Democrat party leader Abhisit Vejjajiva.

Bangkok Post

Sad decline of the Democrat Party

What is happening to Thailand's oldest party, the Democrat Party, under the leadership of Jurin Laksanawisit?

Bangkok Post

Economy due for makeover, Abhisit warns

Thailand is lagging behind other Southeast Asian countries in recovering from the impact of Covid-19, and it needs to remodel its economic structure to remain competitive, according to former prime minister Abhisit Vejjajiva.

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