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A petition has been filed with the Election Commission (EC) seeking to disband the main opposition Pheu Thai Party based on an allegation that it has broken election rules.

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Pheu Thai vows to rid Buri Ram of illegal drugs

In a major campaign rally in Buri Ram on Sunday, the Pheu Thai Party vowed that if elected with a landslide, it would transform this northeastern province by ridding it of all kinds of illegal drugs.

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Srettha named Paetongtarn's chief adviser

Property tycoon Srettha Thavisin has been appointed chief adviser to the "Pheu Thai Family", headed by Paetongtarn "Ung Ing" Shinawatra.

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PM scoffs at idea of Srettha rivalry

Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha, chief strategist of the United Thai Nation (UTN) Party, on Wednesday shrugged off the Pheu Thai Party's move to appoint property tycoon Srettha Thavisin as chief adviser to the head of the Pheu Thai Family, Paetongtarn "Ung Ing" Shinawatra.

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Srettha appointed Paetongtarn's chief adviser

The Pheu Thai Party has appointed property tycoon Srettha Thavisin chief adviser to Paetongtarn "Ung-Ing" Shinawatra, head of the Pheu Thai family.

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Debate on torture decree adjourned, House prorogued

The House debate on an executive decree postponing the enforcement of key provisions of the law against torture and enforced disappearance was adjourned on Tuesday after a group of MPs petitioned the Constitutional Court to rule its legality.

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'Ung Ing' denies deal to work with PPRP

Pheu Thai Family chief Paetongtarn "Ung Ing" Shinawatra has rejected a claim by former massage parlour tycoon and ex-politician Chuvit Kamolvisit that the party is working towards a secret deal with the Palang Pracharath Party.

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Pheu Thai woos northern farmers with triple-income pledge

Pheu Thai, the main opposition party, held a campaign rally in Chiang Rai on Saturday wooing voters with promises to bump up farmers' income threefold if it is elected into power.

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Debate targets PM's kin

Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha on Wednesday denied allegations of nepotism after the opposition accused his nephew of being involved in bid rigging in state procurement projects.

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PM Prayut says he’s ready for 2-day debate

Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha said on Monday he is ready to answer opposition questions raised during this week's two-day general debate amid reports about a plot to sabotage it.

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TAOs buoyed by Prayut's wage pledge

More than 400,000 officials from tambon administrative organisations (TAO) across Thailand are expecting the interior minister to approve their proposed salary increases as their wages have not been boosted for 15 years.

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Sontaya 'group of 12' to join Pheu Thai

A group of 12 politicians led by veteran Chon Buri politician and former Pattaya mayor Sontaya Kunplome will contest the general election under the Pheu Thai Party banner.

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Pheu Thai unveils prospective picks

The Pheu Thai Party on Thursday announced the names of 61 people who intend to run as party candidates in the next general election.

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Opposition seeks transport minister's removal over contracts

The opposition is seeking the removal of Transport Minister Saksayam Chidchob from office, accusing him of winning construction contracts from the Transport Ministry via a proxy in violation of the constitution.

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Thamanat seeks Prawit nod

Thamanat Prompow, a former secretary-general of the Palang Pracharath Party (PPRP) who was expelled from the party last year for plotting against Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha, on Monday hinted that he was about to rejoin the PPRP, pending a nod from its chief Prawit Wongsuwon.

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Pheu Thai readies PM choices

The main opposition Pheu Thai Party is planning to reveal all three of its prime ministerial candidates next month or in March, according to a party source.

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PM term limit proposal blasted

A Senate committee has come under fire over its proposal to amend the constitution in what is seen as a move to help Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha cling on to power.

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Pheu Thai 'should probe' ex-DPM's alleged adultery

Pheu Thai should probe the allegation that a former deputy prime minister committed adultery as a well-known lawyer has vowed to speak on the matter on Monday, according to the party's deputy leader.

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Opposition expects to grill govt in debate this month

The opposition expects a general debate to take place within weeks as it seeks at least 22 hours to grill the government.

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Pheu Thai: No early coalition deal

The Pheu Thai Party leader has denied a speculative report it is teaming up with another party to form the next coalition government, saying the report aims to discredit it.

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Govt policies in crosshairs

The opposition on Wednesday submitted a motion calling for a general debate on the government's alleged failure to fulfil its vow to fully implement all its declared policies since taking office.

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PM faces 'unethical appointment' challenge

The opposition is gearing up to grill the government in a general debate tentatively planned for shortly after the New Year as it zeroes in on what it describes as the unethical appointment of the prime minister's new secretary-general.

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RTN takes flak over lost ship

The Royal Thai Navy (RTN) has come under fire over the sinking of its warship as a House committee on military affairs prepares to grill Prime Minister and Defence Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha over the matter next week.

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Pheu Thai's Paetongtarn woos southern voters

NAKHON SI THAMMARAT: The Pheu Thai Party introduced Paetongtarn "Ung-ing" Shinawatra as its potential candidate for the post of prime minister in a major rally in this southern province on Sunday.

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Pheu Thai vows higher wages with elections looming

The main opposition Pheu Thai Party has pledged to lift minimum wages and crop prices while slashing energy costs as it kicked off a campaign to end nearly a decade of military-backed rule in elections slated for early next year.

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