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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.

Bangkok Post

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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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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The United Thai Nation Party in the spotlight

The United Thai Nation Party (UTN), also known as Ruam Thai Sang Chart, has been thrust into the spotlight as Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha is widely expected to join the newly-established party.

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Three new cabinet ministers appointed

The Royal Gazette on Wednesday announced the royally approved appointment of Thanakorn Wangboonkongchana as PM's Office minister, Sunthorn Pansaengthong as deputy agriculture minister and Narit Khamnurak as deputy interior minister.

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Cabinet faces reshuffle, says PM

Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha on Monday assured that a cabinet reshuffle would take place before the New Year, in accordance with the Democrat Party's request to have a vacant cabinet post filled by one of its own MPs.

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Apec ends, MPs sharpen knives

With the Apec summit now over and the House of Representatives entering its final stretch, the political temperature is set to rise with a number of issues to be closely watched.

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Paetongtarn preferred for PM as Pheu Thai, Move Forward sweep East: poll

Paetongtarn "Ung-ing" Shinawatra of the Pheu Thai Party is by far the most popular choice for prime minister among people in Thailand's eastern provinces, some distance ahead of Pita Limjaroenrat of the Move Forward Party, according to a survey by the National Institute of Development Administration, or Nida Poll.

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Democrat leader Jurin seeks support in South

Democrat Party leader Jurin Laksanawisit is heading to the far South to monitor border trade and build political ties amid growing speculation of a challenging time in the next elections for the country's oldest party as it continues to lose members.

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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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Jurin 'never more ready' to be PM

Commerce Minister and Democrat Party leader Jurin Laksanawisit has declared himself ready to be nominated as the party's prime ministerial candidate ahead of next year's expected election.

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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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PM adviser choice causes stir

Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha has appointed former deputy Democrat Party leader Trairong Suwannakhiri as his adviser amid speculation both of them may join the newly-established party, Ruam Thai Sang Chart (RTSC).

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‘We’re going to take back America’: Trump again hints at 2024 presidential run at Miami rally

MIAMI — Former President Donald Trump ended his nearly two-hour-long speech at a preelection rally Sunday with a monologue set to dramatic, sentimental music playing in the background as rain poured down on the crowd in Miami.

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Elon Musk DEFENDS firing pregnant woman as 3,700 Twitter employees laid off in email

Elon Musk insisted he had "no choice" because Twitter was losing $4 million (£3.5million) a day and a shareholder has backed the bloodbath

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In Kentucky’s Senate race, Democrats brace for another defeat. But how bad?

WASHINGTON — Charles Booker still says he’s going to defeat Rand Paul and deliver “the shocker of the 2022 election cycle.”

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