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Further signs of PPRP splits

Academics believe the emergence of Ruam Thai Sang Chart, the party which has pledged to nominate Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha as a candidate for the same role in the next election, indicates that there's an internal rift within the ruling-Palang Pracharath Party (PPRP).

Bangkok Post · Feb 13, 2022

The house that 'Rambo Isan' built

Ruam Thai Sang Chart, the party which has pledged to nominate Gen Prayut Chan-o-cha as its sole prime ministerial candidate in the next elections, promises to be a magnet of big names in politics, said PM's close aide Seksakol "Rambo Isan" Atthawong.

Bangkok Post · Feb 12, 2022

Prayut govt faces a crisis of confidence

With signs of a rift within the coalition parties, the countdown for the Prayut Chan-o-cha government has begun in advance of it completing its term by March next year.

Bangkok Post · Feb 11, 2022

Somkid eyed for PM race

Former deputy prime minister Somkid Jatusripitak is being approached to serve as a candidate for prime minister under the banner of the newly-formed Sang Anakhot Thai Party (Building Thailand's Future), according to one of the party's founders.

Bangkok Post · Feb 3, 2022

PPRP stars not aligned

The crushing defeat in the Jan 30 by-election has shocked the ruling Palang Pracharath Party (PPRP) and Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha.

Bangkok Post · Feb 2, 2022

PPRP on back foot after by-election loss

The ruling Palang Pracharath Party (PPRP) has pledged to make a greater effort to appeal to the general public following a crushing defeat in Bangkok's Constituency 9 on Sunday.

Bangkok Post · Feb 1, 2022

By-election loss bad for PPRP, worse for PM

It was a case of third time not lucky for the ruling Palang Pracharath Party (PPRP), and its frontman Prime Minister Gen Prayut Chan-o-cha. The setback suffered by the PPRP in the by-election on Sunday for Bangkok's Constituency 9 covering Laksi and parts of Chatuchak district was its third defeat…

Bangkok Post · Jan 31, 2022

Pheu Thai crushes ruling PPRP in Bangkok by-election

Surachart Thienthong of the Pheu Thai Party won a by-election in Bangkok's Constituency 9 by a landslide on Sunday.

Bangkok Post · Jan 30, 2022

Axe-wielding may be too late to save PM

The infighting in the Palang Pracharath Party (PPRP) that resulted in the purge of Capt Thamanat Prompow and 20 other politicians in his pocket has shaken the Prayut Chan-o-cha coalition government's stability.

Bangkok Post · Jan 28, 2022

Purge tests PM's resolve

All eyes are on Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha's next move following the purge of 21 MPs from the ruling Palang Pracharath Party (PPRP) including Thamanat Prompow, the party's former secretary-general.

Bangkok Post · Jan 27, 2022