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To try and forge an alliance in preparation for forming a government ahead of an election would be undemocratic, says Democrat Party leader Jurin Laksanawisit.

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Jurin not a popular PM choice in Bangkok, poll finds

Democrat Party leader Jurin Laksanawisit on Monday played down results of an opinion poll showing he was not among the top 10 favourite candidates to be the next prime minister among Bangkok voters.

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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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Pheu Thai would welcome back Sam Mitr faction

The Pheu Thai Party on Wednesday said it would welcome back with open arms the Sam Mitr faction if it defects from the Palang Pracharath Party (PPRP), the ruling party, ahead of the general election.

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Senior Democrat 'sorry' for university slur

The Democrat Party's deputy secretary-general on Tuesday apologised to the rector of Thaksin University for making condescending remarks about the school during a recent pre-election rally in Phatthalung province.

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Songkhla residents support Prayut for prime minister: poll

Gen Prayut Chan-o-cha of the United Thai Nation Party is preferred for the post of prime minister among people in the southern province of Songkhla, followed by Paetongtarn "Ung Ing" Shinawatra of the Pheu Thai Party, according to the result of a survey by the National Institute of Development Administration,…

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UTN 'did not offer Democrats cash'

Trairong Suwannakhiri, the deputy leader of the United Thai Nation Party (UTN), said the party did not offer Democrat MPs a hefty sum of money to defect to the UTN ahead of the election.

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Under-fire Democrats 'will never become extinct', says Chuan

House Speaker and former Democrat Party leader Chuan Leekpai admits he is concerned about the party's waning popularity although he believes the party will never become extinct in the South, its traditional stronghold.

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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.

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Democrats name Jurin their PM candidate

The Democrat Party will nominate its leader Jurin Laksanawisit as the party's prime ministerial candidate at the coming general election, spokesman Ramet Rattanachaweng said on Wednesday.

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Plot afoot to 'foil' House debate

There is a plot to sabotage this week's general debate in which cabinet ministers will be grilled on their performance in an effort to avoid scrutiny, said deputy government whip Chinnaworn Bunyakiat.

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Poll: Prayut top PM pick in Nakhon Si Thammarat

Gen Prayut Chan-o-cha of the United Thai Nation Party (UTN) is the top choice for prime minister among voters in Nakhon Si Thammarat, followed by Paetongtarn "Ung-Ing" Shinawatra of the Pheu Thai Party, in an opinion survey by the National Institute of Development Administration, or Nida Poll.

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MP offers May 7 poll date

The House is expected to be dissolved on March 15 and a general election held on May 7, according to Chinnaworn Boonyakiat, a Democrat Party MP for Nakhon Si Thammarat who also serves as a deputy chief government whip.

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Paetongtarn, Pheu Thai lead opinion poll in Korat

Paetongtarn "Ung-Ing" Shinawatra of the Pheu Thai Party is the most popular candidate for the post of prime minister in Nakhon Ratchasima, according to the result of a survey by the National Institute of Development Administration, or Nida Poll.

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Democrats pledge Northeast prosperity

The Democrat Party has released an election campaign manifesto centring on connecting the Northeast to the world to create wealth for the region, said party leader Jurin Laksanawisit on Saturday.

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Quorum at risk as MPs quit

Seven more MPs have tendered their resignations, further increasing the risk of parliament axeing meetings due to a lack of quorum.

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Thailand's political charade exposed

On the face of it, Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha for eight years, has touted himself as "an outsider" who was above the political fray, seizing power in a military coup and taking top office to help Thailand in its hour of need amid debilitating protests and polarisation in 2013-14. Now…

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Chuan blasts 'problem-dodging' MPs over lack of quorum

Parliament president Chuan Leekpai has lambasted the no-show MPs responsible for Wednesday's lack of a quorum that resulted in the shortest-ever House meeting under this administration.

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Clock ticks for Prayut and his new party

Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha finally broke his silence over his political future when he signed up with Ruam Thai Sang Chart, known as the United Thai Nation (UTN) Party, on Monday.

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Party 'no mere vehicle for PM'

Pirapan Salirathavibhaga, leader of the United Thai Nation (UTN) Party, has reaffirmed his belief that the party's main aim is serving the best interests of the people rather than helping Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha cling on to power.

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Prayut 'likely' to join UTN after holiday

Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha will likely apply for United Thai Nation (UTN) membership after the New Year, party leader Pirapan Salirathavibhaga said on Tuesday.

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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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Former Democrat Kanok joins Chartthaipattana

Former Democrat Party member Kanok Wongtrangan joined Chartthaipattana on Monday to be another "thinker" for his new party.

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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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Parties renew calls for democracy reforms, charter amendment

Opposition parties and the Democrat Party, a key coalition partner of the government, on Constitution Day on Saturday renewed their calls for a rewrite of the charter to ensure "full restoration" of democracy.

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