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Thailand's cannabis champion eyes bigger role after May election

Thailand's health minister who championed the legalisation of cannabis is hoping the reform will help deliver gains in next month's election, with expectations he could emerge as a power broker who can stitch together a coalition government.

Reuters

An uber-rich dynasty has dominated Thai politics for years. Is Paetongtarn Shinawatra ready to rise?

Thailand's rising political star is Paetongtarn Shinawatra, a 36-year-old heiress, who is determined to break the cycle of coups and court battles that have dogged her powerful family for years.

ABC News

Pheu Thai's picks for PM 'all stand chance'

Chaikasem Nitisiri, Pheu Thai Party's chief strategist, said on Thursday that any of the party's three prime ministerial candidates could be nominated for the top job.

Bangkok Post

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Who is Paetongtarn Shinawatra? The political scion aiming to become Thailand PM

Young member of the Shinawatra clan told supporters on Wednesday that coups had hurt everyone. She should know, her father was deposed in that way

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Thailand's promised cannabis bonanza disappoints as politicians trade blame

Thailand's decriminalisation of cannabis has delighted its fans, alarmed some health experts and has increasingly disappointed farmers who have been undercut by illegal imports, sending a promise of a new bonanza crop up in smoke.

Reuters

Factbox-Who are the main candidates for Thailand's next leader?

Political parties in Thailand have until Friday to submit the names of their prime ministerial candidates ahead of a May 14 general election.

Reuters

Srettha quits CEO job amid PM speculation

Property tycoon Srettha Thavisin quit as the chief executive and president of Sansiri Pcl amid speculation that he will officially be named a prime ministerial candidate of the opposition Pheu Thai Party.

Bangkok Post

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PPRP aims to retain Bangkok House seats

The ruling Palang Pracharath Party is adamant that it will at least retain its 12 House seats in the capital in the next poll, according to PPRP leader Prawit Wongsuwon.

Bangkok Post

Thailand's political hopefuls register for May election

Hundreds of would-be lawmakers in Thailand have begun the official registration process for the upcoming general election, a vote that will pit supporters of an exiled prime minister against the conservative political establishment and its allies in the military

The Independent UK

Pheu Thai rolls out sports policy

The Pheu Thai Party will reintroduce a policy of encouraging state enterprises to form sports associations to support development of the country’s athletes for international competitions.

Bangkok Post

Claims of fixing law for Thaksin refuted

Somsak Thepsutin, a former justice minister and new Pheu Thai Party member, has denied an accusation that he had revised a ministerial regulation to help fugitive former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra.

Bangkok Post

Paying for a New Thai Democracy

The real winners are far from clear, but Thailand’s populist, party jumping election is Asia’s vote to watch this year.

The News Lens

Referee agencies and old political tricks

Almost three decades ago, Thai politics reached a critical threshold when public demands resulted in the establishment of a clutch of independent agencies to ensure the transparency and accountability of the political system and the stability and effectiveness of government.

Bangkok Post

Prayut's decision 'won't hinder UTN'

Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha declined to disclose on Wednesday why he has decided not to run as a list-MP candidate for the United Thai Nation (UTN) Party in the upcoming election, describing it as a personal matter.

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Pheu Thai eyes economic posts

The Pheu Thai Party has vowed to take charge of all ministries that handle economic affairs to carry out its campaign policies if it is elected to lead the government after the next election.

Bangkok Post

Thaksin is 'not serious' about return

Academics and senators do not believe fugitive former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra was serious about returning to Thailand and serving his prison term.

The Independent UK

Thai Prime Minister Prayuth kicks off reelection campaign

Thailand’s Prime Minister Prayuth Chan-ocha has officially accepted his party’s nomination as its main candidate to keep the job in the upcoming general election, promising to build a new political climate that does away with decades of conflict

Bangkok Post

Thaksin: I'm ready for jail if I come home

Fugitive former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra says he is ready to go to jail in Thailand provided he is allowed to spend the rest of his life with his family.

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Populism triumphs as election looms

Although the campaign season for Thailand's much-anticipated election has only just begun, populism has already become the runaway winner. All of the contesting parties have come up with a plethora of populist pledges to woo voters. That populism has triumphed in Thai politics bears multiple longer-term implications.

Bangkok Post

Thaksin extols skills of daughter

Ousted prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra has affirmed to the public his trust in his daughter's political abilities, saying that his daughter will be a "more capable" prime minister than him.

The Independent UK

Thailand sets May 14 election, populist party tops polls

Thailand has set general elections for May 14, one day after the dissolution of Parliament initiated by Prime Minister Prayuth Chan-ocha, who is seeking a fresh term

Reuters

Analysis-Some new faces but old divisions to haunt Thailand's May election

Thailand's general election set for May 14 will bring new faces into the fray but is likely to be over-shadowed by old animosity between the military-royalist establishment and popular opposition parties challenging the status quo.

Reuters

Thailand to hold election on May 14 - poll body

Thailand will hold elections on May 14, Election Commission Chairman Ittiporn Boonpracong told Reuters on Tuesday, a day after parliament was dissolved.

Al Jazeera

Myanmar’s democratic struggle at stake in Thailand’s election

Myanmar people in Thailand hope a new government in Bangkok will take a tougher line on the coup leaders in Naypyidaw.

Reuters

Factbox-Who are the main candidates for Thailand's next leader?

Thailand's parliament was dissolved on Monday, paving the way for elections to be held in May. The race will showcase a long-running political battle between the billionaire Shinawatra family and a conservative pro-military establishment.

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