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Former deputy Prime Minister and interior minister Yongyuth Wichaidit on Monday denied claims that he had an affair with a married woman before demanding the Pheu Thai Party dismiss famed lawyer Sitra Biabangkerd -- who made the allegations -- from its ranks.

Thailand’s prime minister has broken with the military-backed political party that helped him take office after a 2019 election and joined a new rival party with which he is likely to seek another term this year

All eyes will be on the Queen Sirikit National Convention Centre after 4.30pm today. Representatives of Thai and foreign media outlets and many defectors from other parties, including Palang Pracharath (PPRP) and Pheu Thai, will be there for a major political event -- the formal registration to join the United…

Pheu Thai should probe the allegation that a former deputy prime minister committed adultery as a well-known lawyer has vowed to speak on the matter on Monday, according to the party's deputy leader.

Experts say the elections could promote further economic growth and create stability for the kingdom.

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.

The Supreme Court's Criminal Division for Persons Holding Political Positions has found Anurak Tangpanitanon, Pheu Thai MP for Mukdahan, guilty of violating the parliamentary ethical code for demanding a 5-million-baht bribe in exchange for passing a proposed budget allocation deal.

The opposition expects a general debate to take place within weeks as it seeks at least 22 hours to grill the government.

The Pheu Thai Party leader has denied a speculative report it is teaming up with another party to form the next coalition government, saying the report aims to discredit it.

When Newin Chidchob, a highly respected figure in the Bhumjaithai Party, called for parties to reconcile their differences ahead of the next election, many were sceptical.

The Pheu Thai Party is putting up pre-election campaign billboards before the New Year to promote its policies which include a controversial offer of a 600-baht daily minimum wage.