The Latest Breaking News from Wanchai Sornsiri

Senators still unsure about backing Pita

The majority of senators have not yet decided if they will back Move Forward Party (MFP) leader Pita Limjaroenrat as prime minister, according to outspoken senator Wanchai Sornsiri.

Bangkok Post · May 23, 2023

More senators back Pita's bid to be prime minister

A growing number of senators are rallying behind Move Forward Party leader Pita Limjaroenrat's bid for prime minister, citing the people's mandate shown in Sunday's election and the MFP's increased chance of forming a government.

Bangkok Post · May 18, 2023

Senators coy over PM pick vote

Senators will wait for the outcome of Sunday's election before deciding to cast their votes for the next prime minister, they said, while expressing their readiness to support a candidate from whichever party that wins the most House seats.

Bangkok Post · May 12, 2023

Some senators 'won't vote for Ung-Ing'

Senator Wanchai Sornsiri says a group of senators, including himself, will not vote for Paetongtarn "Ung-Ing" Shinawatra of the Pheu Thai Party to become the next prime minister.

Bangkok Post · Feb 11, 2023

Senator says big three deal could happen

The Pheu Thai, Bhumjaithai and Palang Pracharath parties could form a coalition government if they capture more than 251 House seats in the next general election, Senator Wanchai Sornsiri said on Tuesday.

Bangkok Post · Jan 17, 2023

Charter vote wins House nod

The House of Representatives on Thursday unanimously voted for an opposition-sponsored motion calling for a referendum on the drafting of a new constitution, after the voting was deferred for more than one month.

Bangkok Post · Nov 3, 2022

Pheu Thai vows no complacency after opinion poll victory

Leading opposition party Pheu Thai has promised not to sit on its laurels after an opinion poll showed Paetongtarn "Ung Ing" Shinawatra was the people’s choice for prime minister by a considerable margin.

Bangkok Post · Jun 26, 2022