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The opposition on Wednesday submitted a motion calling for a general debate on the government's alleged failure to fulfil its vow to fully implement all its declared policies since taking office.

Bangkok Post

Paetongtarn in the crosshairs

Paetongtarn Shinawatra, head of Pheu Thai's inclusion and innovation advisory panel, may be investigated for meeting her father, fugitive former premier Thaksin Shinawatra, in Hong Kong recently.

Bangkok Post

Daughter of ex Thai PM Thaksin extends pre-election poll lead

The youngest daughter of billionaire former Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra remains Thailand's top choice to become its next leader, according to an opinion poll, with more than double the score of incumbent and nearest rival Prayuth Chan-ocha.

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Thaksin family scion is top choice for Thai leader, poll shows

Paetongtarn Shinawatra, daughter of former Thai premier Thaksin Shinawatra, emerged as voters’ top choice to lead the Southeast Asian nation ahead of the next general election tentatively scheduled in May, according to an opinion poll.

Tribune News Service

Stakes high as Prayut switches parties

Finally, Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha announced on Friday his decision to join the Ruam Thai Sang Chart, or United Thai Nation (UTN) party, to become its first choice candidate for the premiership at the next election.

Bangkok Post

NACC rejects rice-pledge graft claims

Thaksin Shinawatra, Yingluck Shinawatra, and Yaowapa Wongsawat have all survived the National Anti-Corruption Commission's (NACC) consideration of petitions lodged against them in the second part of the rice-pledging scandal.

Bangkok Post

Put an end to 'feel-good' populist policies

With a tight election race coming, some political parties have rolled out populist policies to entice voters, hoping for a big victory. However, we all know those populist schemes require massive amounts of money, and not many have tangible benefits. It's safe to say that most, if not all, parties…

Bangkok Post

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The shadow of Tuhao

Right on cue, activist Srisuwan Janya, secretary-general of the Association for the Protection of the Constitution, went to the Election Commission on Dec 6 to file a petition calling on the poll regulator to seek the dissolution of two major parties in connection with the high-profile Chinese criminal syndicate allegedly…

Bangkok Post

Petition lodged over Pheu Thai wage bid

The Election Commission (EC) has been asked to seek the dissolution of the Pheu Thai Party for allegedly allowing ex-premier Thaksin Shinawatra to exert his influence over the main opposition party's 600-baht wage hike proposal.

Bangkok Post

PPRP bigwigs test Mingkwan

Mingkwan Sangsuwan, the former leader of the New Economics Party (NEP) who joined the ruling Palang Pracharath Party (PPRP) on Tuesday, faces a challenge from key figures within the party over its choice of prime ministerial candidates.

Bangkok Post

Pheu Thai vows higher wages with elections looming

The main opposition Pheu Thai Party has pledged to lift minimum wages and crop prices while slashing energy costs as it kicked off a campaign to end nearly a decade of military-backed rule in elections slated for early next year.

Bangkok Post

Daughter of ex-Thai PM Thaksin outlines opposition's vision

The daughter of former Thai Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra is promising a new era of social equality, saying if her party is elected to power in next year’s election it will bring an end to poverty in the Southeast Asian nation

The Independent UK

Party denies 'Tuhao' ties

The Pheu Thai Party and SC Asset Corporation have denied having any links to a Chinese criminal syndicate run by businessman and suspected crime boss Chaiyanat "Tuhao" Kornchayanant, saying foes are trying to ruin the reputation of the party and the company.

Bangkok Post

Police probe schools linked to Tuhao

Police will investigate language schools and immigration officers as they expand their probe into a Chinese criminal syndicate allegedly tied to businessman Chaiyanat "Tuhao" Kornchayanant.

Bangkok Post

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Pheu Thai Party in crosshairs

The Pheu Thai Party has come under fire after a police probe found that many houses owned by a suspected nominee of a Chinese criminal syndicate tied to businessman Chaiyanat "Tuhao" Kornchayanant were developed by a company with members of the Shinawatra family as shareholders.

Manchester Evening News

'We started this current project' - the Man City hero who reminded fans what was possible

Elano only spent two seasons at Manchester City but he earnt the affection of supporters

Bangkok Post

Sansiri chief declares for Pheu Thai

Srettha Thavisin, president and chief executive of real estate developer Sansiri Plc, who had been rumoured to be among the Pheu Thai Party's prime ministerial candidates in the next election, has confirmed his allegiance to the main opposition party.

Bangkok Post

Amnesty discussion 'premature'

The proposed amnesty for people charged and prosecuted in political cases is a delicate issue and bringing it up for discussion now would be premature, according to Justice Minister Somsak Thepsutin.

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Liverpool Echo

China £350m investment, Dubai negotiations and six failed Liverpool takeover bids

FSG ownership of Liverpool has become subject of speculation again - and the club have had a long history of interest

Bangkok Post

Don't rule out Pheu Thai-PPRP coalition

Attempts by the Pheu Thai Party to flirt with the ruling Palang Pracharath demonstrate the long-standing bond between fugitive ex-prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra and Deputy Prime Minister Prawit Wongsuwon.

Bangkok Post

Sad decline of the Democrat Party

What is happening to Thailand's oldest party, the Democrat Party, under the leadership of Jurin Laksanawisit?

Bangkok Post

Chuan under fire for delaying case

Parliament President Chuan Leekpai has been faulted for allegedly delaying the legal case in which he stands accused by former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra of defamation.

Bangkok Post

Chuan case could backfire

House Speaker Chuan Leekpai was indicted on Tuesday by the public prosecutor, three days before the case is due to expire, under a suit brought by fugitive former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra, who accuses him of defamation.

Bangkok Post

Chuan charged with defamation

Parliament president Chuan Leekpai has been indicted for defamation in a suit filed by former premier Thaksin Shinawatra, who claimed the House speaker defamed him in a speech back in 2012.

Bangkok Post

Thaksin, Prawit trade blame for Tak Bai massacre

Former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra has apologised for the massacre at Tak Bai during his administration but stopped short of accepting responsibility, saying the operation was under then-army chief Gen Prawit Wongsuwon.

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