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Ruangkrai files challenge to Pita's eligibility for office

Political activist Ruangkrai Leekitwattana on Tuesday submitted documents to the Election Commission affirming his contention Move Forward Party leader Pita Limjaroenrat's ownership of media shares meant he was ineligible when he registered to run for election.

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Senate seeks middle ground on S112

The Senate has suggested a discussion aiming for the political middle ground after a pro-royalist group on Monday submitted a petition to the Senate insisting on keeping Section 112 of the Criminal Code, better known as the lese majeste law, unchanged.

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Pita inches closer to PM post

Move Forward Party (MFP) leader Pita Limjaroenrat's bid to become prime minister moved a step closer to reality on Monday after the chairman of a recent meeting of iTV shareholders said the media company is currently not operating pending a legal case.

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100 MPs yet to declare assets

More than 100 current and former MPs, including Move Forward Party (MFP) leader Pita Limjaroenrat, have yet to declare their wealth after the House dissolution in March, as required by law, according to the National Anti-Corruption Commission (NACC).

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MFP considering legal action over 'altered' iTV meeting minutes

The Move Forward Party (MFP) is considering legal action against people involved in alleged attempts to revive defunct media company iTV so they can use it to prevent party leader Pita Limjaroenrat becoming prime minister.

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Video recording questions accuracy of minutes of iTV shareholders' meeting

Defunct media company iTV is back in the spotlight after a video recording of discussions during the annual shareholders’ meeting contradicted the official minutes.

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'Giant killer' targets MFP leader

Politician Ruangkrai Leekitwattana is known for his skill in scrutiny and earned his "Jack the Giant Slayer" nickname when his petition led to the ouster of the late Samak Sundaravej as prime minister in 2009.

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MFP survives first calls for dissolution

Four recent petitions along with a request to dissolve the Move Forward Party (MFP) have been dismissed as groundless and no reason for dissolution by the Election Commission (EC), according to a source.

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Senators still the biggest threat to Pita

The Election Commission has resolved unanimously by six votes to zero to reject three complaints challenging the qualifications of Move Forward Party leader Pita Limjaroenrat to contest the May 14 general election as a party-list candidate on ground the complaints were not lodged within the legal time limit.

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Election Commission must justify probe

The Election Commission (EC) surprised everyone by dropping three complaints against Move Forward Party (MFP) leader and prime ministerial candidate Pita Limjaroenrat and announcing that it will investigate Mr Pita for a different alleged violation.

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Organic law probe could doom Pita

The Election Commission (EC)'s decision to investigate Move Forward Party leader Pita Limjaroenrat over whether he had violated the organic law on the election of members of parliament may lead to many senators voting against his bid for the prime minister post, according to a former commissioner.

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Pita against vote on separatist state

Move Forward Party (MFP) leader Pita Limjaroenrat on Saturday opposed calls for the separation of the deep South from Thailand, saying the party stands by the principle that Thailand is an inseparable kingdom.

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On solid foundations or shaky ground?

The Move Foward Party (MFP)-led alliance is conjuring up the impression that it has already assumed control of the country's administration, according to a political source.

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Pita to become MP before EC decides

The Election Commission (EC) says it will have to endorse the MP status of Move Forward Party leader Pita Limjaroenrat before it can consider whether to strip him of it over his alleged share-holding offence.

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EC to launch probe into poll candidacy

The Election Commission has agreed to launch an inquiry to determine if Move Forward Party (MFP) leader Pita Limjaroenrat has violated Section 42(3) and Section 151 of the organic law on the election of MPs by applying as a list-MP candidate despite knowing he may not have been eligible to…

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Move Forward leader backs major 2028 expo bid

PHUKET: Prime ministerial candidate Pita Limjaroenrat has vowed his government will support Phuket in hosting the Specialised Expo 2028.

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EC votes to investigate Pita

The Election Commission has thrown out three complaints related to media share ownership against Move Forward Party (MFP) leader and prime ministerial candidate Pita Limjaroenrat — but he is far from in the clear.

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Southeast Asian country’s booming cannabis industry is under a cloud as politicians reconsider decriminalisation.

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40 police transferred over 'bribe stickers'

About 40 highway police allegedly involved in a scheme to take kickbacks from illegally overloaded trucks by issuing so-called "bribe stickers" will be transferred to inactive posts, Pol Maj Gen Jaroonkiat Pankaew, the Counter Corruption Division (CCD) commander, said on Thursday.

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Poll results 'in mid-July'

A vote recount won't affect the deadline for the Election Commission to endorse the election results in mid-July, according to Deputy Prime Minister Wissanu Krea-ngam on Thursday.

Only the young can change Thailand

If the past two decades of Thai politics has been about populism and colour-coded conflicts between the yellow-shirted pro-establishment forces against the red shirts aligned with ousted former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra, the foreseeable future will likely be about structural reforms and a generational clash between the age-old established centres…

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Pro-Pita group wants complaints dismissed

A group of demonstrators on Thursday demanded the Election Commission dismiss all complaints against Move Forward Party leader Pita Limjaroenrat and endorse official election results as soon as possible to pave the way for his government.

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EC yet to accept iTV case against Pita

The Election Commission (EC) says it is still considering whether to accept a complaint filed against Move Forward Party (MFP) leader Pita Limjaroenrat over his shareholding in a media company.

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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.

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