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Eight-party alliance brings forward timeline to form government

An alliance of eight political parties has agreed to bring forward their timeline for forming the new government by 2-3 weeks, and set up two more working groups.

Bangkok Post · Jun 7, 2023

Move Forward's use of hammer and sickle challenged in complaint

The Move Forward Party said the Election Commission has asked why it included a hammer and sickle in its campaign cartoon, after a complaint that it suggested opposition to the constitutional monarchy.

Bangkok Post · Jun 7, 2023

Election Commission should tell people why no elections in Jammu and Kashmir: Omar Abdullah

National Conference Leader Omar Abdullah said on June 6 that the Election Commission should muster courage to tell people why Assembly Elections in Jammu and Kashmir are not being held.

The Hindu · Jun 6, 2023

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Pita 'has sold iTV shares'

Move Forward Party (MFP) leader Pita Limjaroenrat has reportedly sold the shares he held in a media company in the hope of keeping his bid to become Thailand's next prime minister alive.

Bangkok Post · Jun 5, 2023

EU extends restrictions on Ukrainian grain imports

The European Commission said on Monday it was extending until Sept. 15 an arrangement whereby five of Ukraine's EU neighbours can restrict imports of Ukrainian grain.

Reuters · Jun 5, 2023

Sereepisuth offers S112 assurances

Pol Gen Sereepisuth Temeeyaves, leader of the Seri Ruam Thai Party, a member of the prospective coalition led by the Move Forward Party (MFP), has assured the Senate that he will not allow the lese majeste law to be amended, in what is seen as a bid to woo support…

Bangkok Post · Jun 4, 2023

Students in tier 2 and tier 3 engineering colleges struggle for placements

While students at top engineering colleges in the city often bag plump packages after their graduation, students in tier 2 and tier 3 colleges are finding it difficult to secure decent placements this year amid recession, and layoffs at MNC companies. Apart from that, students in from branches other than…

The Hindu · Jun 3, 2023

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EC chief: Poll endorsement won't take too long

Election Commission (EC) chairman Ittiporn Boonpracong on Saturday said he was confident poll results would be endorsed more quickly than they were in 2019, and well ahead of the mid-July deadline.

Bangkok Post · Jun 3, 2023

Ex-EC official throws light on Pita issue

The outcome of a probe into Move Forward Party (MFP) leader Pita Limjaroenrat's alleged ineligibility to contest the elections will not impact his approval of MFP election candidates, according to a former election official.

Bangkok Post · Jun 2, 2023

Tough times ahead for MFP and Pita

As the old powers play hardball, the road to Government House for the Move Forward party (MFP) leader Pita Limjaroenrat remains rough. The MFP won the most votes, 14.4 million of them, in the May 14 election, but its fate still hangs in the air.

Bangkok Post · Jun 2, 2023

EC urged to speed up probe into MFP leader

A group of political activists calling themselves Love Democracy on Thursday petitioned the Election Commission (EC) to speed up the probe into Move Forward Party (MFP) leader Pita Limjaroenrat's alleged ineligibility to run in the election.

Bangkok Post · Jun 1, 2023

Fair's fair in share game

The case of media share ownership is returning to haunt Thai politics -- especially the Move Forward Party (MFP).

Bangkok Post · May 31, 2023

Pita case could force new poll

Details of shareholding violation complaints against Move Forward Party (MFP) leader Pita Limjaroenrat will decide his fate and determine if the May 14 general election is nullified, according to caretaker Deputy Prime Minister Wissanu Krea-ngam.

Bangkok Post · May 31, 2023

Speaker rift 'won't impede' new govt

The House Speaker post issue will be thrashed out only by the Move Forward Party (MFP) and Pheu Thai Party, according to MFP leader Pita Limjaroenrat.

Bangkok Post · May 30, 2023

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The Hindu · May 30, 2023

Dual Registrar dilemma at Telangana University puts campus peace under strain

The unfortunate situation has also split students as well as the support staff down the middle in terms of siding with one of the two Registrars.

Bangkok Post · May 30, 2023

Coalition sets up transition team

The eight-party coalition on Tuesday resolved to set up a coordinating committee during the transition of power along with seven working groups to address major problems facing the country.

Bangkok Post · May 30, 2023

EC rejects petitions against Pheu Thai's B10,000 digital handout

The Election Commission has dismissed petitions asking that it examine whether the Pheu Thai Party's policy of a 10,000-baht digital handout to everyone aged 16 and over violates Section 73 of the law on the election of MPs.

Bangkok Post · May 29, 2023

Court 'may act on' Pita share issue

The Constitutional Court may suspend Move Forward Party (MFP) leader Pita Limjaroenrat if it agrees to hear the case involving his media share ownership, says Deputy Prime Minister Wissanu Krea-ngam.

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Bangkok Post · May 29, 2023

Pita would face cabinet dissolution petition

Move Forward leader Pita Limjaroenrat will face a challenge over his qualifications and a request for the dissolution of his cabinet if he becomes prime minister, serial petitioner Ruangkrai Leekitwattana said on Monday.

Bangkok Post · May 25, 2023

Bhumjaithai, Democrats gain seats in EC vote tally

The Election Commission (EC) has rounded off its vote count, revealing an additional constituency MP seat for the Bhumjaithai Party (BJT) at the expense of the Move Forward Party (MFP), according to the EC.

Bangkok Post · May 25, 2023

Post-poll lull has a lot to answer for

After a clear election victory, Thailand should already have a new government in office by now with Pita Limjaroenrat as prime minister, as his Move Forward Party (MFP) together with opposition ally Pheu Thai Party won a clear mandate of more than 58% of 500 lower house seats. Yet their…

Bangkok Post · May 24, 2023

Democrats defer electing new party leader

The Democrat Party has deferred electing its new leader and board members until after the Election Commission (EC) finishes certifying the party's 24 elected MPs, said acting party spokesman Ramet Rattanachaweng on Wednesday

Bangkok Post · May 24, 2023

PPRP's Ruangkrai seeks probe into 'illegal' MoU

Ruangkrai Leekitwattana, a former Palang Pracharath Party (PPRP) list-MP candidate, on Wednesday petitioned the Election Commission (EC) to investigate an alleged violation of the organic law on political parties by the Move Forward Party (MFP) and the seven parties agreeing to join its new coalition.

Bangkok Post · May 24, 2023

Don't delay poll results

Almost two weeks after the national election, there is little sign that the Election Commission (EC) will officially endorse the poll results any time soon.

The Times of India · May 24, 2023

Wrestler Ravi Dahiya breaks ranks with protestors, is back to competition arena

NEW DELHI: A part of the wrestlers’ original protest in January, Tokyo Olympics silver medallist Ravi Dahiya has broken ranks with the group agitating against Wrestling Federation of India’s (WFI) sidelined president, Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh, and has decided to focus on his wrestling career by confirming his participation in…

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