The Latest Breaking News from Sutin Klungsang

Pheu Thai and Democrats: New EC rules vague

Politicians are scratching their heads about what they can and can’t do in the run-up to the next election, with a senior opposition figure calling the new rules announced by the Election Commission (EC) vague and confusing.

Bangkok Post · Sep 24, 2022

Referendum on charter still on table

The opposition-sponsored motion seeking a referendum on the charter rewrite remains intact and can be tabled for a vote after parliament convenes in November, said chief opposition whip Sutin Klungsang.

Bangkok Post · Sep 16, 2022

Senate's PM pick role up for debate

A charter amendment plan seeking to strip the Senate of its power to take part in electing a prime minister is due to go before a joint sitting for debate today, according to the opposition whip.

Bangkok Post · Sep 5, 2022

Doubt over Setthakij Thai clout

Some are asking what if any role the Setthakij Thai Party led by Thamanat Prompow can play in overthrowing the government in the upcoming no-confidence debate.

Bangkok Post · Jul 13, 2022

Pheu Thai fury at list-MP flip

The Pheu Thai Party has threatened to seek a Constitutional Court ruling as parliament votes in support of a method using 500 to calculate party-list seats.

Bangkok Post · Jul 6, 2022

Calling on the red shirts: Pheu Thai needs you to beat the dope vote!

The Pheu Thai Party has welcomed former red-shirt stalwart Nattawut Saikuar back to the fold, hoping his oratorical skills will help win support in the Northeast that has been tapped by the Bhumjaithai Party, political scientists say.

Bangkok Post · Jun 25, 2022

Opposition to file censure bid next week

The opposition plans to submit a motion by the end of next week calling for a censure debate, much of which it says will likely target Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha and five core ministries.

Bangkok Post · Jun 6, 2022

Licking its post-poll wounds, PPRP faces downgrade to 'medium' status

The results of the gubernatorial race and the city council election on May 22 are troubling developments for the Palang Pracharath Party (PPRP) with political analysts agreeing the ruling party is unlikely to repeat its 2019 poll success in Bangkok.

Bangkok Post · May 28, 2022

Smear sparks poll unrest fear

The final stretch of the Bangkok governor campaign is heating up with the front-running candidate smeared with a scare tactic last employed in the March 3, 2013 Bangkok election governor campaign.

Bangkok Post · May 15, 2022