Chuan frets as Dems slide in opinion polls The Democrat Party's low approval rating has its patriarch Chuan Leekpai worried. Bangkok Post · Apr 14, 2023
Rivals scorn Pheu Thai's 10k giveaway The Pheu Thai Party's digital wallet policy is nothing new, but just a cash handout scheme, said former finance minister Thirachai Phuvanatnaranubala. Bangkok Post · Apr 12, 2023
Rangsiman: Pirapan doesn't own country United Thai Nation (UTN) Party leader Pirapan Salirathavibhaga has come under fire for his recent campaign rally remark about banishing "nation haters". Bangkok Post · Apr 11, 2023
Democrats eyeing B1tn in 'unspent funds' The Democrat Party has proposed financing its economic policy using one trillion baht drawn from unspent funds kept by various state agencies. Bangkok Post · Apr 9, 2023
Pheu Thai PM candidate Chaikasem hospitalised Chaikasem Nitisiri, a Pheu Thai candidate for the post of prime minister, became unwell and was admitted to Nan Hospital while on the campaign trail in the northern province of Nan on Saturday, according to media reports. He was later admitted to a Bangkok hospital. Bangkok Post · Apr 9, 2023
Election Comission wants Pheu Thai's giveaway details The Election Commission (EC) has ordered the Pheu Thai Party to clarify the source of finance for its policy of giving away 10,000 baht to everyone aged 16 and older, according to a source at the agency. Bangkok Post · Apr 8, 2023
Pheu Thai pledges B10,000 handout for New Year The Pheu Thai Party vows to give 10,000 baht to all Thais aged 16 years and over via digital wallets on Jan 1, 2024 if it forms the next government. Bangkok Post · Apr 7, 2023
Pheu Thai's picks for PM 'all stand chance' Chaikasem Nitisiri, Pheu Thai Party's chief strategist, said on Thursday that any of the party's three prime ministerial candidates could be nominated for the top job. Bangkok Post · Apr 6, 2023
Pheu Thai pushes hi-tech The Pheu Thai Party launched its campaign policies on Wednesday promising to bring a better future to Thais by lifting income, reforming the justice system and upgrading infrastructure to boost competitiveness. Bangkok Post · Apr 5, 2023
Pheu Thai denies 'secret' PPRP deal A rumoured "secret deal" between Pheu Thai and the Palang Pracharath Party (PPRP) has been thrust into the limelight again as the wife of a close friend of Deputy Prime Minister and PPRP leader Prawit Wongsuwon has been named candidate No.22 on Pheu Thai's party list. Bangkok Post · Apr 4, 2023
Srettha quits CEO job amid PM speculation Property tycoon Srettha Thavisin quit as the chief executive and president of Sansiri Pcl amid speculation that he will officially be named a prime ministerial candidate of the opposition Pheu Thai Party. Bangkok Post · Apr 4, 2023
PM picks dodge the list The appointment of the prime minister, who may or may not be a member of parliament, is an essential part of any democracy, including Thailand. However, recent moves by some key parties have brought attention to the need for greater accountability in the country's political processes. Bangkok Post · Apr 2, 2023
Pheu Thai milking all campaign strategies, but online presence doesn't top MFP's Party comms styles differ Bangkok Post · Apr 1, 2023
Pheu Thai ups stakes in race The Pheu Thai Party has recently revised its MP target, aiming to capture 310 House seats in the next polls — an ambitious scale-up from the 250 seats — and form a solid single-party government. The move is seen by academics as a major task and tactic to intensify the… Bangkok Post · Mar 20, 2023
Bangkok Post · Mar 18, 2023 Sonthaya sees Pheu Thai sweeping Chon Buri CHON BURI: Veteran politician and former Pattaya mayor Sonthaya Kunplome has reaffirmed his confidence that his team would help the Pheu Thai Party achieve a clean sweep in the province in the coming election.
Bangkok Post · Mar 17, 2023 Pheu Thai leads with digital wallet The Pheu Thai Party has touted a number of campaign policies involving cash handouts to woo voters ahead of the general election, including a "digital wallet" and financial aid for families that earn a monthly income of 20,000 baht or less.
Bangkok Post · Mar 14, 2023 Srettha's 'vote-buying' speech causes stir The Election Commission (EC) is being asked to investigate if property tycoon Srettha Thavisin, a key Pheu Thai Party figure, broke election rules when he told people to accept vote-buying money during a recent campaign rally.
Bangkok Post · Mar 12, 2023 Pheu Thai: No deals if we meet poll target The Pheu Thai Party has promised a three-year debt moratorium to farmers while reiterating it will not join hands with the ruling Palang Pracharath Party in forming the next government should it meet its House seat target.
Bangkok Post · Mar 10, 2023 Sansiri boss moves shares to daughter Srettha Thavisin, president and CEO of the real estate developer Sansiri Plc, has transferred his shares in the company to his daughter as he prepares to throw himself into the political fray.
Bangkok Post · Mar 10, 2023 Pheu Thai raises target for number of MPs The Pheu Thai Party has now set the bar higher and is targeting at least 310 House seats -- not 250 -- to form a single-party government after the next general election.
Bangkok Post · Mar 9, 2023 Sansiri shares fall as Srettha takes political leave Shares of the property developer Sansiri Plc (SIRI) tumbled on Thursday on the Stock Exchange of Thailand after chief executive Srettha Thavisin said he would take an unpaid leave to focus on his new role as an adviser to the Pheu Thai Party ahead of the coming general election.
Bangkok Post · Mar 4, 2023 MFP 'ready to work with Pheu Thai' The Move Forward Party (MFP) is ready to work with the Pheu Thai Party after the coming election and has reiterated its determination not to join any coalition government that includes either Gen Prayut Chan-o-cha or Gen Prawit Wongsuwon.
Bangkok Post · Mar 4, 2023 Only PM role will do, says Srettha Srettha Thavisin, property tycoon and chief adviser to the head of the so-called Pheu Thai Family, has made it clear that he will be happy with nothing other than the prime minister's chair should the party win the election.
Bangkok Post · Mar 1, 2023 Srettha named Paetongtarn's chief adviser Property tycoon Srettha Thavisin has been appointed chief adviser to the "Pheu Thai Family", headed by Paetongtarn "Ung Ing" Shinawatra.
Bangkok Post · Mar 1, 2023 PM scoffs at idea of Srettha rivalry Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha, chief strategist of the United Thai Nation (UTN) Party, on Wednesday shrugged off the Pheu Thai Party's move to appoint property tycoon Srettha Thavisin as chief adviser to the head of the Pheu Thai Family, Paetongtarn "Ung Ing" Shinawatra.