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Caretaker Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha is concerned about the rallies organised by supporters of the Move Forward Party (MFP) to show their dissatisfaction with the Senate and the ongoing political situation, according to Prime Minister's Office Minister Thanakorn Wangboonkongchana.

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Big parties reject national coalition idea

The United Thai Nation, Pheu Thai and Move Forward parties have all rejected a suggestion that all parties consider forming a national coalition.

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Big parties reject idea of forming national coalition

The United Thai Nation, Pheu Thai and Move Forward parties have all shrugged off a suggestion by Senator Jadet Insawang that all parties consider forming a national coalition in the event the country faces a new political crisis.

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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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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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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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New documentary showcases Paetongtarn's political career

Paetongtarn "Ung Ing" Shinawatra, a Pheu Thai Party prime ministerial candidate, said a documentary film about her political journey can be watched via social media on Saturday.

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Thaksin talk of return still tantalises

Fugitive former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra's latest tweet reiterating his vow to return to Thailand soon after years of living in self-imposed exile has continued to draw mixed reactions from political parties.

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PPRP to upskill cardholders

The Palang Pracharath Party (PPRP) has offered to upskill holders of its Pracharath welfare cards to help them escape the poverty trap.

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Chuan warns voters against temptation

Former Democrat Party leader Chuan Leekpai has urged voters to resist vote-buyers and political schemers responsible for running democracy into the ground.

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UTN plans nationwide election caravan

The United Thai Nation (UTN) Party will launch an “election caravan” to boost its standing throughout the country after the Songkran festival, says deputy leader Thanakorn Wangboonkongchana.

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UTN applauds govt's 'sandbox' scheme

The United Thai Nation (UTN) Party has trumpeted the government's achievement in reviving Phuket's pandemic-battered tourism sector through its "sandbox" scheme.

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Prayut says no risk from furnace dust

Caretaker Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha gave reassurances that local residents would be safe after hazardous caesium-137 contamination was detected at a metal factory in Prachin Buri's Kabin Buri district on Monday.

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Prayut denies UTN-Chuvit link

Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha, a core figure of the United Thai Nation (UTN) Party, on Tuesday denied his party was pulling strings behind former massage parlour tycoon Chuvit Kamolvisit's campaign against the Bhumjaithai Party.

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Quorum at risk as MPs quit

Seven more MPs have tendered their resignations, further increasing the risk of parliament axeing meetings due to a lack of quorum.

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Prayut-Prawit rivalry reports 'not useful'

Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha has urged the media to stop reporting about the perceived political rivalry between himself and Deputy Prime Minister Prawit Wongsuwon.

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Chuan blasts 'problem-dodging' MPs over lack of quorum

Parliament president Chuan Leekpai has lambasted the no-show MPs responsible for Wednesday's lack of a quorum that resulted in the shortest-ever House meeting under this administration.

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Thanakorn resigns as PPRP MP

Prime Minister’s Office Minister Thanakorn Wangboonkongchana has resigned as a member and list-MP of the Palang Pracharath Party (PPRP) to join the United Thai Nation (UTN) party supporting Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha.

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Rivals lay claim to welfare

The ruling Palang Pracharath Party (PPRP) and the United Thai Nation (UTN) Party are now involved in a tug-of-war over the ownership of the state welfare scheme, highly popular among grassroots voters, according to political analysts.

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MCOT to review online lotto ad contract

PM's Office Minister Thanakorn Wangboonkongchana has instructed executives of state-owned public broadcaster MCOT Plc to review its TV commercial advertising contract made with Kong Salak Plus, an online lottery platform.

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Prawit vows welfare card boost

Deputy Prime Minister and Palang Pracharath Party (PPRP) leader Prawit Wongsuwon said he is ready to be the next prime minister and has vowed to increase state welfare scheme benefits to 700 baht per month if his party returns to power in the next general election.

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Fraternal ties 'under strain'

The fraternal ties between Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha and Palang Pracharath Party (PPRP) leader Gen Prawit Wongsuwon will be under more intense public scrutiny following the latter's public statement last Friday.

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The political fog is lifting

It has become more clear in the past few weeks who will make the cut as prime ministerial candidates of several major parties as the country begins the countdown to the next general election.

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House set to be dissolved before end of tenure

The House of Representatives looks set to be dissolved before the end of its tenure in late March, said Prime Minister's Office Minister Thanakorn Wangboonkongchana.

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Prayut 'likely' to join UTN after holiday

Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha will likely apply for United Thai Nation (UTN) membership after the New Year, party leader Pirapan Salirathavibhaga said on Tuesday.

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