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Poll parties vow more money for the elderly

Political parties aim to win the hearts of elderly voters by granting them an old age allowance ranging from 3,000 to 5,000 baht, according to a policy dialogue organised by the Thai Public Broadcasting Service (Thai PBS) and the National Health Commission Office.

Bangkok Post · Apr 29, 2023

Uttama, Sontirat back in fold

Former Palang Pracharath Party (PPRP) leader Uttama Savanayana and former secretary-general Sontirat Sontijirawong on Monday made their return to the ruling party with open arms from its current leader Prawit Wongsuwon.

Bangkok Post · Jan 30, 2023

Paetongtarn unperturbed by PPRP-SATP deal

Paetongtarn Shinawatra, the youngest daughter of former prime minister Thaksin, says she is unperturbed by the return of key figures from the Sang Anakhot Thai Party (SATP) to the ruling Palang Pracharath Party (PPRP), saying it was a mere political game.

Bangkok Post · Jan 28, 2023

New party asserts anti-Prayut stance

The newly established Sang Anakhot Thai (Building Thailand's Future) Party is standing firm that it will not join any government led by Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha, according to deputy party leader Suranand Vejjajiva.

Bangkok Post · May 20, 2022

Somkid hat in ring for PM

Former deputy prime minister Somkid Jatusripitak has accepted an invitation to serve as a prime ministerial candidate of the newly established Sang Anakhot Thai Party (Building Thailand's Future).

Bangkok Post · Apr 24, 2022

State urged to adjust fuel subsidy

The government is being urged to adjust its energy price subsidy programme by focusing on businesses and households who are in dire need of help rather than implementing a broad subsidy.

Bangkok Post · Mar 21, 2022

Former Palang Pracharath leaders launch new party

Former key members of the Palang Pracharath Party have unveiled a new party and taken a firm position against Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha.

Bangkok Post · Jan 19, 2022