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Northern river pollution prompts diplomatic push

The opposition People's Party (PP) on Wednesday urged the government to lead efforts to tackle river pollution in northern Thailand, saying evidence suggests contamination may be linked to mining operations in Myanmar.

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DNA tests find blackchin tilapia in cans

DNA tests have confirmed that fish found in canned products seized from a factory in Samut Sakhon were blackchin tilapia, an invasive species, rather than Nile tilapia as the government previously claimed, opposition lawmakers and the BioThai Foundation said on Tuesday.

Bangkok Post

Pawoot, others spared arrest in Forex-3D case

The Criminal Court on Monday rejected petitions for arrest warrants against Pawoot Pongvitayapanu, a list-MP from the People's Party (PP), and over 20 other individuals implicated in the Forex-3D scandal.

Bangkok Post

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Patraporn named new BMC president

Patraporn Kengrungruangchai of the People's Party (PP) was elected the 26th president of the Bangkok Metropolitan Council (BMC) on Sunday, pledging greater transparency and accountability.

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Fast-spreading wildfire kills at least 12 in southern Spain

Twenty-three people missing and four Britons thought to be among those who died trying to flee Almería blaze

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PR not the only problem

Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul's reaction to the latest Nida Poll suggests he was unsettled by the results.

Bangkok Post

House approves Hotel Act updates in principle

The House of Representatives on Wednesday unanimously approved in principle two bills to amend the Hotel Act, despite opposition criticism they would not adequately address long-standing regulatory problems.

Bangkok Post

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UK-based couple say overseas surrogacy agency made twins using wrong sperm

Couple ‘devastated’ after DNA tests for children’s British citizenship showed no biological connection to them

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Nida Poll: People's Party and its leader most popular

The opposition-core People’s Party (PP) and its leader Natthaphong Ruengpanyawut were the most popular choices among respondents to the most recent political popularity poll by the National Institute of Development Administration.

Bangkok Post

People’s Party leadership under scrutiny

The June 28 elections for Bangkok governor, Bangkok city councillors and Pattaya mayor delivered the most significant electoral setback yet for the main opposition People’s Party (PP), raising fresh questions about its leadership, electoral strategy and ability to convert national popularity into victories in executive contests.

Bangkok Post

Spain’s conservatives and far-right Vox increase ties with Andalucía coalition

Deal including ‘national priority’ policy brings prospect closer of countrywide agreement between parties

The Guardian - UK

MP questions watchdogs' big budgets

A People's Party (PP) MP has questioned the performance of three constitutional independent agencies, saying they receive almost 10 billion baht in annual funding but have failed to execute their tasks efficiently.

Bangkok Post

Court to hear Move Forward Party case in August

The Supreme Court on Tuesday scheduled the first witness hearing for Aug 25 in a case against 44 former MPs of the now-dissolved Move Forward Party (MFP).

Bangkok Post

One million migrants in Spain apply to regularise status in new scheme

Programme offering a one-year residence and work permit attracts double expected number of applicants

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People's Party outlines city council priorities

The People’s Party (PP) has named its Bangkok councillor-elect in Bang Sue, Pattraporn Kengrungruengchai, its candidate for the chair of the new Bangkok city council.

Bangkok Post

People’s Party wins most seats on Bangkok council

The opposition-core People’s Party (PP) won 22 of the 50 district seats on the Bangkok city council at Sunday's election.

Bangkok Post

Is forex probe political?

The Department of Special Investigation's (DSI) move to quickly link opposition People's Party (PP) MP Pawoot Pongvitayapanu to a financial trail in the illegal forex trading controversy has triggered public suspicions.

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Pedro Sánchez tells Congress: 'I never knew of, nor would I have tolerated, any of these practices'

Junts, the Catalan pro-independence party whose seven MPs were instrumental in securing his return to power in 2023, called on the prime minister to resign and allow another Socialist leader to take over the government.

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PP on course to dominate BMC poll

The People's Party (PP) is favoured to dominate the upcoming Bangkok Metropolitan Council (BMC) election, as strategic voting is likely to shape the contest, which coincides with the city's gubernatorial election on Sunday.

Bangkok Post

PM denies 'weaponising' DSI

Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul has denied allegations that the Department of Special Investigation (DSI) is being used to discredit the main opposition People's Party (PP) following an investigation into list-MP Pawoot Pongvitayapanu over alleged links to a forex scam.

Bangkok Post

Opposition prepares to scrutinise budget transfer bill

Opposition parties are preparing to scrutinise both a budget transfer bill for fiscal 2026 and the proposed fiscal 2027 budget, citing concerns over delays, transparency and government spending priorities.

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Ethiopia's ruling party secures large win in election

Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed's Prosperity Party has won another large parliamentary majority in this month's elections, results show.

Bangkok Post

MP faces summons over forex

The House committee on police affairs plans to summon People's Party (PP) list MP Pawoot Pongvitayapanu to explain allegations linking him to 28 million baht in transactions connected to an illegal forex trading network under investigation by the Department of Special Investigation (DSI).

Bangkok Post

The Chadchart advantage

As Bangkok heads towards the gubernatorial election on June 28, the race appears increasingly tilted in favour of former governor Chadchart Sittipunt, while the People’s Party (PP) candidate, Chaiwat Sathawornwichit, has struggled to convert his party’s electoral strength into support for his City Hall bid.

Bangkok Post

PP demands overhaul of committees

The People's Party (PP) has called for urgent reform of parliamentary committees, questioning whether taxpayer money is being spent effectively amid allegations of inefficiency, duplication and conflicts of interest.

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