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Politicians make hay while the sun shines

It was a year of tumult on the political front, with Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha's selection as sole prime ministerial candidate of the United Thai Nation Party, the Constitutional Court's ruling that Prime Minister Prayut's term still had time to run, and the landslide victory of independent candidate Chadchart Sittipunt…

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When will PM go to the polls?

The upcoming general election is scheduled to take place on May 7 next year, provided the House of Representatives completes its term on March 23.

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Paetongtarn Shinawatra still most popular choice for PM: poll

Paetongtarn "Ung-ing" Shinawatra of the Pheu Thai Party is still the most popular choice for the post of prime minister, according to an opinion survey by the National Institute of Development Administration, or Nida Poll. The daughter of fugitive former PM Thaksin was followed far behind by current PM Gen…

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Democrats on the brink

The Democrat Party disputes a recent opinion poll that poured cold water over its prospects in the next general election, saying voters will have the final say.

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Bhumjaithai: Anutin only candidate for PM

The Bhumjaithai Party intends to put forward only its leader, Deputy Prime Minister and Public Health Minister Anutin Charnvirakul, as its candidate for prime minister, spokesman Paradorn Prissananantakul said on Saturday.

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Bhumjaithai rolls out red carpet for defectors

The Bhumjaithai Party on Friday welcomed to its ranks 34 former MPs who applied for membership and confirmed their intention to contest the next polls under the party's banner.

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Vendors' pot bud sales to be monitored

The Public Health Ministry is allowing cannabis buds to be sold by more than 5,000 licensed vendors nationwide next month, with vendors' and buyers' information to be sent to the International Narcotics Control Board (INCB) as part of controls over its sales.

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Axed part of hemp bill sparks debate

The House committee vetting the controversial cannabis/hemp control bill on Wednesday agreed to remove Section 3 of the draft law which stipulates that cannabis and hemp were not considered narcotic substances under the Narcotics Act.

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Anutin scores high in poll, but remains quiet on plans

Bhumjaithai Party leader Anutin Charnvirakul has downplayed a recent opinion survey that suggested he stands a good chance of becoming the next prime minister, saying voters will have the final say in the coming general election.

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Early House dissolution 'likely'

Potential mass defections to the Bhumjaithai Party could trigger an early House dissolution, according to political observers.

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40 MPs poised to join Bhumjaithai Party

About 40 MPs from various parties are expected to announce their allegiance to the Bhumjaithai Party (BJT) later this week in a move seen as bolstering its leader Anutin Charnvirakul's chance of becoming the next prime minister.

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NACC wants suspended minister sacked

The National Anti-Corruption Commission (NACC) has petitioned the Supreme Court to assess tougher penalties against suspended Deputy Education Minister Kanokwan Vilawan in connection with a land encroachment case.

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Anutin denies shifting blame

Public Health Minister and Bhumjaithai Party leader Anutin Charnvirakul on Thursday denied attempting to turn the tables on fellow coalition member Democrat Party over matters related to the control of cannabis.

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Anutin 'not keen' on being Prayut's heir

Bhumjaithai Party leader and Deputy Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul said he wouldn't want to inherit the prime minister's post from anyone, saying many of those who did so in the past didn't manage to serve a full term.

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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.

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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.

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Pheu Thai's Paetongtarn top choice for PM in central provinces: poll

Paetongtarn "Ung-ing" Shinawatra of the Pheu Thai Party is the top choice for the post of prime minister for people in the central provinces, followed by Pita Limjaroenrat of the Move Forward Party, according to the result of a survey by the National Institute of Development Administration, or Nida Poll.

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Drunk driving victims slam push for 4am nightspot closing

A proposal to allow entertainment venues in tourist areas to stay open until 4 am is running into fierce opposition from anti-drunk driving activists amid worries that longer drinking hours would lead to more deaths on roads.

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MPs slam Bhumjaithai's weed bill

A Bhumjaithai Party-sponsored bill on cannabis and hemp is likely to be voted down by both the opposition and some government coalition partners if allowing the recreational use of marijuana in the draft remains unchanged.

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Coalition parties clash over cannabis bill

The Democrat Party said on Wednesday it will vote against its coalition partner's cannabis bill because it ignores concerns about social problems.

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PPRP affirms support for Prayut as PM pick

The Palang Pracharath Party (PPRP) is downplaying remarks by a party member who suggested Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha should step aside and let PPRP leader Prawit Wongsuwon run in the next election as the party's sole prime ministerial candidate.

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Prayut most favoured for PM's post among southerners: poll

Gen Prayut Chan-o-cha is the most popular choice for the post of prime minister for people in the South, followed by Paetongtarn "Ung-ing" Shinawatra of the Pheu Thai Party, in an opinion poll by the National Institute of Development Administration, or Nida Poll.

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Pheu Thai does U-turn over petition

The Pheu Thai Party has changed its mind about seeking to disband the Bhumjaithai Party over the latter's cannabis policy, now saying the issue needs time for careful study.

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Bhumjaithai woos Buddhipongse to solicit votes in Bangkok

The Bhumjaithai Party is approaching Buddhipongse Punnakanta to help it receive more votes in Bangkok in the next general election, according to party leader Anutin Charnvirakul.

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Sathit denies he's leaving Democrat Party

Sathit Pitutecha, deputy public health minister and deputy leader of the Democrat Party, has denied speculation he is defecting to the Bhumjaithai Party, or any other party.

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