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Thai election authorities seek to dissolve poll-winning Move Forward Party

Election body says party’s bid to amend lese-majeste law undermines governance system but MFP vows to ‘prove innocence’.

Al Jazeera · Mar 12, 2024

‘The same book over and over’: Scepticism over ruling Pheu Thai in Thailand

Six months after party formed government in deal with military-backed parties, voters still hanker for change.

Al Jazeera · Mar 5, 2024

Jailed Thai Ex-PM Thaksin Set To Be Released Sunday

Jailed former Thai prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra is expected to be freed on parole early Sunday, just six months after his dramatic return to the kingdom from 15 years of self-imposed exile.

International Business Times · Feb 17, 2024

Thwarted Thai PM Candidate Faces Court Ruling That Could See Him Out As MP

Thwarted Thai prime minister candidate Pita Limjaroenrat whose party won the most seats in the last election will face a court ruling on Wednesday that could see the popular reformist disqualified as an MP. The 43-year-old led the progressive Move Forward Party (MFP) to win the most votes in last…

International Business Times · Jan 23, 2024

Senator 'sympathises' with Thai chef who chased her out in Iceland

Senator Khunying Porntip Rojanasunan said on Monday she sympathised with the Thai chef who chased her from his restaurant in Iceland, and was not taking legal action against him.

Bangkok Post · Oct 2, 2023

School of Rock child stars say they were victims of ‘brutal’ bullying after film’s release

The film’s young stars, now in their thirties, have reflected on getting picked on, and even physically assaulted, in the wake of the movie’s success

The Independent UK · Sep 29, 2023

Pita Limjaroenrat, leader of Thailand’s Move Forward Party, resigns

The 43-year-old steps down so party can name member to serve as parliament’s opposition leader.

Al Jazeera · Sep 15, 2023

Pita resigns as Move Forward leader

Pita Limjaroenrat has resigned as leader of the Move Forward Party (MFP) to make way for his successor to take up the post of opposition leader.

Bangkok Post · Sep 15, 2023

Former Thai leader Thaksin jailed after return from exile

Thailand's former Prime Minister, Thaksin Shinawatra, was on Tuesday jailed upon returning to the country after 15 years in exile. Hundreds of supporters wearing red gathered in the streets to welcome the beloved billionaire politician.

Radio France Internationale · Aug 22, 2023

Thailand's former PM Thaksin Shinawatra jailed for eight years upon return from exile

Thailand's divisive ex-leader Thaksin Shinawatra was jailed Tuesday as he returned to the kingdom after 15 years in exile, hours before parliament votes to install his party's candidate as the new prime minister.

France 24 · Aug 22, 2023