EC must come clean The Election Commission (EC) has failed the public once more by refusing to make its handling of the 2024 Senate election transparent and open to scrutiny. Bangkok Post · Aug 13
PP MP cranks up pressure on NACC People's Party (PP) list-MP and opposition chief whip Parit Wacharasindhu has stepped up pressure on the National Anti-Corruption Commission (NACC) to investigate politicians allegedly linked to the manipulation of the 2024 Senate election. Bangkok Post · Aug 12
Parties ready censure motion The opposition will file a no-confidence motion against the government in the next parliamentary session, with alleged collusion in the Senate election among the issues it plans to raise. Bangkok Post · Aug 9
Korrawee to sue iLaw director Bhumjaithai MP for Ang Thong Korrawee Prisananantakul on Monday authorised his lawyer to file a defamation complaint against iLaw director Yingcheep Atchanont over allegations linking him to the alleged Senate election collusion case. Bangkok Post · Aug 3
PM says Senate case no threat to coalition Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul has dismissed concerns that allegations of collusion in the Senate election could undermine the coalition government’s stability. Bangkok Post · Jul 27
PM named in new petition for Senate poll probe The opposition has been urged to investigate nine senior Bhumjaithai Party figures including Prime Minister Anutin Charnviurakul for alleged involvement in manipulating the 2024 Senate election. Bangkok Post · Jul 21
Senators blast People’s Party for ‘false’ poll claims A group of senators has accused the opposition People’s Party (PP) of misleading the public with false claims about the 2024 Senate election in an effort to discredit the upper House. Bangkok Post · Jul 15
EC urged to open senate ballot boxes Senior opposition politicians have intensified allegations of widespread fraud in the 2024 senate election, claiming the process was designed to install a bloc of senators capable of controlling key independent institutions and calling on the Election Commission (EC) to open ballot boxes to verify evidence. Bangkok Post · Jul 12
Opposition seeks swift NACC inquiry The opposition and a group of independent senators on Wednesday urged House Speaker Sophon Zarum to forward a petition seeking an investigation into the National Anti-Corruption Commission (NACC) to the Supreme Court, saying there was no justification for further delays. Bangkok Post · Jul 9
Bhumjaithai: Principles unchanged in revised amnesty bill The House of Representatives should approve the political amnesty bill as amended by the Senate, as the changes did not alter its core principles, Bhumjaithai Party list-MP Nikorn Chamnong said on Wednesday. Bangkok Post · Jul 1
People’s Party presses EC to act on Senate collusion case People’s Party list-MP Parit Wacharasindhu on Friday disclosed additional evidence in the Senate election collusion case, starting with testimony collected in Nakhon Phanom province. Bangkok Post · Jun 26
Opposition questions government handling of four key cases People’s Party MP Parit Wacharasindhu on Tuesday hit back at the prime minister’s denial of political persecution against his party, saying the public should be the judge. Bangkok Post · Jun 23
Parit presses BJT on charter vote Parit Wacharasindhu, a People's Party list-MP, has called on the ruling Bhumjaithai Party (BJT) to show a genuine commitment to drafting a new constitution, arguing that a fully elected Constitution Drafting Assembly (CDA) remains possible and should not be blocked by what he called an ambiguous Constitutional Court ruling. Bangkok Post · Jun 22
Charter assembly poll still an option after ruling A fully elected Constitution Drafting Assembly (CDA) remains a viable option for charter reform, says People's Party (PP) list-MP Parit Wacharasindhu, after Constitutional Court judges clarified that a recent ruling does not bar the public from directly electing members of such a body. Bangkok Post · Jun 21
Bangkok Post · Jun 19 EC rejects irregularity claims in Senate election The Election Commission (EC) has defended its handling of the 2024 Senate election and rejected allegations of irregularities after a video showing officials collecting voting notes from candidates resurfaced.
Bangkok Post · Jun 16 Senate poll probe 'not delayed', EC boss insists Election Commission (EC) chairman Narong Klunwarin on Tuesday defended the handling of an investigation into alleged collusion in the 2024 Senate election, insisting the probe was not being delayed.
Bangkok Post · Jun 14 PP preps for House battles The opposition is preparing for a series of high-stakes parliamentary battles in the coming weeks, focusing on the government's proposed fiscal year 2027 budget, a budget transfer bill for 2026 and scrutiny of the controversial TH-AI Passport project, says Parit Wacharasindhu, the chief opposition whip.
Bangkok Post · Jun 13 Clip fuels Senate poll doubts People's Party list-MP Parit Wacharasindhu has released what he described as video evidence related to the investigation into alleged collusion in last year's Senate election. He urged the Election Commission (EC) to clarify its actions and allow the courts to determine the outcome of the case.
Bangkok Post · Jun 7 House Speaker Sophon under fire over Saksayam case The opposition People's Party (PP) has threatened legal action against House Speaker Sophon Zarum if he fails to forward a petition against the national anti-graft body to the Supreme Court.
Bangkok Post · Jun 1 Opposition pushes B400bn loan panel The opposition has urged the government not to use its parliamentary majority to block the formation of a special House committee to monitor spending under the 400-billion-baht emergency loan decree, citing the need for greater scrutiny.
Bangkok Post · Jun 1 Pheu Thai set to submit charter reform bill Pheu Thai Party will submit its constitutional amendment bill to the House Speaker on June 4, proposing the establishment of a 100-member Constitution Drafting Assembly (CDA) elected by the public, according to Pheu Thai list-MP and deputy leader Chousak Sirinil.
Bangkok Post · May 20 PP reintroduces six stalled bills The opposition People's Party (PP) announced plans to resubmit six bills to parliament after the cabinet declined to reaffirm them following the dissolution of the previous House.
Bangkok Post · May 19 Opposition backs fresh probe drive The opposition has established three investigative committees to scrutinise the dismissal of a corruption complaint against former minister Saksayam Chidchob, alleged collusion in the Senate election, and the disputed Khao Kradong land case.
Al Jazeera · Aug 9, 2024 Thailand’s disbanded opposition party relaunches under new name, leader Move Forward Party has been renamed the People’s Party, the largest in parliament, and has promised to advance reforms.
International Business Times · Aug 9, 2024 Disbanded Thai Opposition Party Relaunches Under New Name, Leader Thailand's main opposition party relaunched on Friday with a new name and leader, after its old version won the popular vote in last year's elections but was forced by a court to disband this week.