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Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha has denied speculation of a possible cabinet reshuffle in the wake of the censure debate, with a vote of confidence to be held on Saturday.

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Parties told to vet members more strictly

A network of civil groups on Thursday stepped up calls for political parties to tighten the potential election candidate screening process after a Move Forward Party (MFP) Bangkok city councillor became embroiled in a sex scandal.

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NACC sets sights on Witoon over B30m kickback demand allegation

Former deputy Democrat Party leader Witoon Nambutr could face prosecution for allegedly demanding 30 million baht in kickbacks related to a state utility construction project in 2013 and 2014, the National Anti-Corruption Commission (NACC) says.

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Self-interest governs list-seat drama

The prospect that the opposition Pheu Thai Party may win a landslide election next year may have struck fear among bigwigs in the government.

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Free vote expected on party-list MPs

No resolution has been reached by the government whip on how coalition lawmakers will vote on the method for calculating party-list seats, suggesting a free vote may be on the cards, according to the government whip.

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Commerce minister tests positive for Covid

Deputy Prime Minister and Commerce Minister Jurin Laksanawisit tested positive for Covid-19 after his return from the United Kingdom.

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Paetongtarn Shinawatra most popular choice for PM: poll

Paetongtarn "Ung Ing" Shinawatra, the youngest daughter of former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra, has emerged on top of potential rivals for the post of prime minister in a popularity rating of political figures by the National Institute of Development Administration, or Nida Poll.

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Prayut issues ganja ban for military

Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha has ordered the Royal Thai Armed Forces not to use cannabis and a Democrat MP has asked the House Speaker to ban any use of the drug in parliament.

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A glimmer of hope for same sex marriage in Thailand

A ray of hope shone across the Thai LGBTQ+ community on Wednesday when the Marriage Equality Bill (MEB) passed parliament on its first reading.

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Pheu Thai outlines censure debate

The opposition will table a no-confidence motion against the government in parliament next week, with Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha and nine cabinet ministers targeted in the planned censure debate.

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Prinn acknowledges more charges of sexual abuse

Prinn Panitchpakdi, a former deputy leader of the Democrat Party, reported to Lumpini police on Wednesday to acknowledge charges against him in three cases - one for alleged indecent exposure and two for alleged rape.

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MP wants House budget talks aired

The House should broadcast live all meetings of sub-committees vetting the 2023 budget bill after it passes its first reading, a Democrat Party MP said on Wednesday.

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Adios, amigos: Bkk sends signal to govt

The results of Bangkok gubernatorial and councillor elections on May 22 have dealt a serious blow to the government of Prime Minister Prayut Cha-o-cha and the two coalition parties, the Palang Pracharath Party (PPRP) and Democrat Party.

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Licking its post-poll wounds, PPRP faces downgrade to 'medium' status

The results of the gubernatorial race and the city council election on May 22 are troubling developments for the Palang Pracharath Party (PPRP) with political analysts agreeing the ruling party is unlikely to repeat its 2019 poll success in Bangkok.

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Capital vote 'not a bellwether'

Academics say the victory of independent candidate Chadchart Sittipunt in Bangkok's gubernatorial election and the gains made by the Pheu Thai and Move Forward parties in the capital's councillor polls only reflect the political sentiment in major cities.

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Political polarisation 'starting to ease'

Independent candidate Chadchart Sittipunt's victory in Sunday's Bangkok governor election has shown that political polarisation is starting to ease, with voters backing candidates from opposite political camps, a renowned academic said.

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Democrat wins Ratchaburi by-election

The Democrat Party clinched a seat in the House of Representatives after its candidate beat two rivals by a landslide in a by-election in Ratchaburi's Constituency 3 on Saturday.

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Rabble-rouser Suthep calls for a 'truly independent' governor

Former protest leader Suthep Thaugsuban on Friday insisted that the next Bangkok governor should be independent and free from any political affiliations.

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City polls set stage for general election

After a nine-year hiatus, Bangkok residents are more than eager to decide for themselves tomorrow who should be running the capital.

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Chadchart win may 'aid unity'

An election victory for independent governor candidate Chadchart Sittipunt on Sunday could ease intense political polarisation in the next general election, says a political scientist.

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Sarng Anacot Thai thinks big in South

NAKHON SI THAMMARAT: The new Sarng Anacot Thai Party, founded by former key members of the ruling Palang Pracharath Party (PPRP), hopes to win at least one seat in each province in the South in the coming general election.

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Prinn faces new indecency charge

Police say they will summon the embattled former deputy leader of the Democrat Party, Prinn Panitchpakdi, to acknowledge a charge of indecent exposure next week.

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No dinner date for Thamanat

Deputy Prime Minister and Palang Pracharath Party (PPRP) leader Prawit Wongsuwon has put the brakes on a plan by Capt Thamanat Prompow, secretary-general of the Setthakij Thai Party, to have dinner with the opposition Pheu Thai Party.

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Prawit: Thamanat won't dine with Pheu Thai

Deputy Prime Minister and Palang Paracharath Party (PPRP) leader Prawit Wongsuwon has put a halt to any plans by Thamanat Prompow, secretary-general of the Setthakij Thai Party, to have dinner with the opposition Pheu Thai Party.

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When progress regresses

The sexual harassment and rape allegations made by some 20 women against former Democrat Party deputy leader Prinn Panitchpakdi has once again raised the murky subject of rape culture in Thailand.

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