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Paiboon rebuts party rumours of Prawit's resignation

Gen Prawit Wongsuwon will not resign as leader of the Palang Pracharath Party, PPRP deputy party leader Paiboon Nititawan said on Tuesday, rebutting a rumour spreading through party ranks.

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Emergency decree extended in deep South

The emergency decree in force in Pattani, Yala and Narathiwat provinces will be extended for another three months from June 20, but replaced by the Internal Security Act in Pattani's Yaring district.

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Adios, amigos: Bkk sends signal to govt

The results of Bangkok gubernatorial and councillor elections on May 22 have dealt a serious blow to the government of Prime Minister Prayut Cha-o-cha and the two coalition parties, the Palang Pracharath Party (PPRP) and Democrat Party.

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Army: Smugglers, drug gangs behind Tak Bai attack

The army has blamed Wednesday’s attack on a marine police station in Narathiwat on people involved in smuggling, drugs and human trafficking who have been affected by serious crackdowns.

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Prawit refuses to be drawn on Thamanat

Deputy Prime Minister Prawit Wongsuwon on Friday sidestepped questions about whether Thamanat Prompow's Setthakij Thai Party will support the Prayut Chan-o-cha government during the next censure debate.

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Thamanat gathers his forces

Former Setthakij Thai secretary-general, Captain Thamanat Prompow, says he has the support of more than 40 MPs from various parties who will play a crucial role in an upcoming no-confidence debate.

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KL still backs peace efforts

Malaysia has given assurances that it will continue to support Thailand's efforts to negotiate peace with insurgent groups in the deep South, a Defence Ministry spokesman says.

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Public unity 'key', says capital's new governor

Bangkok governor-elect Chadchart Sittipunt wants city residents to band together in making the capital liveable again.

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Thamanat moves to take over Settakij Thai Party

A 15 member faction led by secretary-general Thamanat Prompow resigned from the Settakij Thai Party board on Tuesday, immediately after Wit Devahastin na Ayudhya insisted he would remain on as party leader.

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Capital vote 'not a bellwether'

Academics say the victory of independent candidate Chadchart Sittipunt in Bangkok's gubernatorial election and the gains made by the Pheu Thai and Move Forward parties in the capital's councillor polls only reflect the political sentiment in major cities.

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Prayut congratulates Chadchart

Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha on Monday congratulated Chadchart Sittipunt, who looks set to be confirmed as Bangkok's new governor after the city elections on Sunday, government spokesman Thanakorn Wangboonkongchana said on Monday.

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No word on Thamanat dinner date

A dinner on May 23 between the opposition Pheu Thai Party and the Setthakij Thai Party and small parties is still on, according to Deputy Pheu Thai leader Yuttapong Charasathien.

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Prawit denies bid to control Setthakij Thai

Deputy Prime Minister and ruling Palang Pracharath Party (PPRP) leader Prawit Wongsuwon has denied trying to wield influence over the Setthakij Thai Party by putting the brakes on a plan by its secretary-general, Capt Thamanat Prompow, to have dinner with the opposition Pheu Thai Party.

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No dinner date for Thamanat

Deputy Prime Minister and Palang Pracharath Party (PPRP) leader Prawit Wongsuwon has put the brakes on a plan by Capt Thamanat Prompow, secretary-general of the Setthakij Thai Party, to have dinner with the opposition Pheu Thai Party.

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Prawit: Thamanat won't dine with Pheu Thai

Deputy Prime Minister and Palang Paracharath Party (PPRP) leader Prawit Wongsuwon has put a halt to any plans by Thamanat Prompow, secretary-general of the Setthakij Thai Party, to have dinner with the opposition Pheu Thai Party.

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A treacherous lot

The next few months could be the most politically treacherous time for Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha although toppling him and cutting short the life of his administration may be easier said than done.

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PM defies efforts to oust him from office

Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha has defied attempts to unseat him, saying the country will not be better off even if he is forced from office.

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Testing times for the 'brothers-in-arms'

The political mercury is rising as the opposition bloc warms up for another challenge to Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha, this time in the form of a planned no-confidence motion.

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Explainer: Replacing PM no walk in the park

Seeking someone to succeed Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha is no walk in the park. It involves navigating a complex selection process, from which terms like interim prime minister and "prime minister in reserve" have sprung. The Bangkok Post has written an explainer to shed light on the issue.

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Prawit will 'warm the chair' if PM goes before poll

Deputy Prime Minister Gen Prawit Wongsuwon will step into the hot seat should Gen Prayut Chan-o-cha complete his eight-year term in office in August, Deputy Prime Minister Wissanu Krea-ngam told reporters on Monday.

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Talk of Prawit's possible path to top makes waves

Deputy Prime Minister and Palang Pracharath Party (PPRP) leader Prawit Wongsuwon could be nominated for prime minister if a political "incident" were to force Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha out of office, according to Gen Wit Devahastin na Ayudhya, leader of the Setthakij Thai Party.

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PPRP top brass stay poker-faced on PM pick

The ruling Palang Pracharath Party (PPRP) has triggered speculation that it may nominate alternative candidates for prime minister in the next general election after having made Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha its only choice last time.

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PPRP may nominate alternative PM candidates: Prawit

The ruling Palang Pracharath Party (PPRP) may come up with alternative candidates for prime minister in the next general election, Gen Prawit Wongsuwon said on Tuesday.

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PPRP aims to win 150 House seats at general election

The Palang Pracharath Party (PPRP) has set a target of at least 150 seats in the House of Representatives at the next general election, new party secretary-general Santi Prompat said on Sunday.

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South committee to build on Saudi ties

The government's strategic committee for the development of southern border provinces is pushing for a raft of development projects aimed at strengthening ties between Thailand and Saudi Arabia.

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