The Latest Breaking News from Niphon Bunyamanee

Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha will hit the hustings in the South on Saturday, hoping his rising popularity in the region will help his United Thai Nation (UTN) Party capture many House seats in the Democrat Party's traditional stronghold in the May 14 election.

Former deputy Democrat Party leader Trairong Suwannakhiri has resigned from the party, saying he wants to support a new political outfit that shares similar ideologies.

A deputy government spokeswoman has denied speculation about a cabinet reshuffle or House dissolution after the Constitutional Court suspended Gen Prayut Chan-o-cha as prime minister pending its ruling on his tenure in office.

The outcome of the House's censure debate is predictable. Most MPs are likely to vote in favour of Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha tomorrow. Yet, the opposition parties have managed to question the government's credibility by making strong cases against a few ministers accused of abusing power and fraud.

The government's latest bid to attract affluent foreigners involves offering the ability to purchase land for residential use in the country. While this proposal is intended to reinvigorate the economy, many analysts are urging caution.

A bold initiative by Deputy Interior Minister Niphon Bunyamanee to allow rich foreigners to purchase plots of land and property requires a serious review.

The leader of the Democrat Party Jurin Laksanawisit has finally apologised for the high-profile sex scandal involving the party's ex-deputy Prinn Panitchpakdi.