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The eight-party alliance led by the Move Forward Party (MFP) has formed a committee to prepare for a transition of power in a move labelled by outgoing Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha as "inappropriate".

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Prayut to MFP: Don't step out of line

The Move Forward Party (MFP) should not step out of line by meeting representatives of government agencies because it’s not in government yet, even if it did win the election, says Gen Prayut Chan-o-cha.

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Prayut mum over rumours he will stay on

Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha on Monday brushed off rumours that he will remain as prime minister if a "political accident" were to happen in the near future.

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Wherever UTN goes, so must Prayut

The United Thai Nation (UTN) Party could join the coalition alliance if Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha remains in the group, said UTN secretary-general Akanat Promphan on Saturday.

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Post-poll lull has a lot to answer for

After a clear election victory, Thailand should already have a new government in office by now with Pita Limjaroenrat as prime minister, as his Move Forward Party (MFP) together with opposition ally Pheu Thai Party won a clear mandate of more than 58% of 500 lower house seats. Yet their…

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Arena injured receive King's patronage

His Majesty the King will cover the medical expenses of people injured when a roof collapsed at a school during a storm in Phichit on Monday evening, Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha says.

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Govt dodges anti-torture law bullet

The caretaker government does not have to take responsibility after the Constitutional Court invalidated the executive decree suspending four provisions of the anti-torture law, according to Deputy Prime Minister Wissanu Krea-ngam.

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Prayut allays fears over transfer of power

Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha on Tuesday assured the nation of a smooth transition from the caretaker government to the new government, adding that sufficient measures are being maintained to shore up the economy during the process.

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'No changes' so far to UTN Party leadership

Members of the United Thai Nation (UTN) Party on Monday dismissed rumours that they were considering replacing their leader, Pirapan Salirathavibhaga, saying they will not do so because the new party is off to a good start and will continue improving to win public support.

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Thai humanitarian aid for cyclone-hit Myanmar

Caretaker Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha, on behalf of the Thai government, handed over humanitarian aid for victims of Cyclone Mocha to Myanmar ambassador U Chit Swe at Government House on Monday.

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Exports of rice surge to 2.8m tonnes

Rice exports topped 2.79 million tonnes from January to April with the volume for the entire year forecast to exceed 8 million tonnes, the government said.

MFP victory one for the history books

The phenomenal victory of the Move Forward Party (MFP) has stunned its political opponents.

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MFP: Coalition partners ‘don’t have to back 112 changes’

The Move Forward Party (MFP) said on Friday that its coalition partners need not support its controversial stance on amending the royal defamation law, as it seeks to win backing to form a government.

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Thaksin praises Move Forward disruptors

Former premier Thaksin Shinawatra on Tuesday hailed the election-winning Move Forward Party as disruptors who had mastered social media, and said the ageing army generals central to years of turmoil should retire with dignity.

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UTN ready to be in opposition, says Thanakorn

The United Thai Nation Party (UTN) is ready for its role on the opposition benches of the House of Representatives after faring below expectations in Sunday's general election, deputy leader Thanakorn Wangboonkongchana said on Tuesday.

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Prayut silent on political future

Outgoing Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha remained silent about his political future following Sunday's general election.

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Prayut silent on political future, calls for unity

Outgoing Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha remained silent about his political future in the wake of Sunday's general election after chairing a meeting of the caretaker cabinet on Tuesday.

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Politeness needed in formation of new govt, says DPM Wissanu

Polite negotiations and kindness are needed for the successful formation of the new government, not the trading of insults, caretaker Deputy Prime Minister Wissanu Krea-ngam said on Tuesday.

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UTN thanks Southern voters for poll support

Deputy leader of the United Thai Nation (UTN) Party, Thanakorn Wangboonkongchana, on Monday thanked the party's supporters for their votes in the election, saying the party will follow the election winners' lead when it comes to forming the next government.

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Thai opposition claims victory as voters reject army-backed parties

Bangkok (AFP) - Thailand's progressive Move Forward Party claimed victory in the country's election Monday after a stunning result that decimated military-backed parties, which have ruled the kingdom for nearly a decade.

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Thais vote overwhelmingly for democracy parties, reject military

Bangkok (AFP) - Thai voters have delivered a clear rejection of nearly a decade of military-aligned rule, election results showed Monday, backing two pro-democracy opposition parties.

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Political party leaders kick off nationwide vote

Party leaders were among throngs of Thai voters appearing at polling stations nationwide on Sunday to cast ballots in an election that will decide whether Prayut Chan-o-cha will be ousted and replaced as prime minister after eight years in power.

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Pheu Thai must size up its options

By today, we should know the unofficial election results, particularly whether the Pheu Thai Party will win a landslide election or win the most House seats of all the other parties contesting the race for 400 constituency MP seats and 100 party-list seats.

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Respect voices of the people

Thai voters have fulfilled their duty to uphold democracy. It is now the responsibility of parties, politicians, and senators to play their roles in ensuring that the country's democratic development proceeds in accordance with the will of the voters.

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