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Thais want repeated re-nominations of Pita until he's endorsed: poll

More than 43% of Thais said Pita Limjaroenrat, the sole prime ministerial candidate of the Move Forward Party, should be re-nominated repeatedly until he is finally endorsed if he failed in the first round of vote in parliament, according to an opinion survey by the National Institute of Development Administration,…

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Anucha resigns as PM's spokesman to take MP post

Anucha Burapachaisri, the prime minister's deputy secretary-general and acting government spokesman, has resigned to fill a vacancy as a list MP of the United Thai Nation Party.

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UTN leader won't compete for PM post

The United Thai Nation Party (UTN) will not nominate its leader Pirapan Salirathavibhaga as a prime ministerial candidate to compete against Move Forward Party (MFP) leader Pita Limjaroenrat, according to UTN secretary-general Akanat Promphan.

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Assault case sparks UTN campaign

The United Thai Nation Party (UTN) launched a campaign on Thursday calling for an end to violence against women after an MP from the Move Forward Party (MFP) was accused of physically assaulting his girlfriend.

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Dems deny coalition rumours

The Democrat Party on Saturday denied rumours that it was in talks with another party to form a rival coalition that excludes the Move Forward Party (MFP) and the United Thai Nation Party (UTN).

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UTN ready to be in opposition, says Thanakorn

The United Thai Nation Party (UTN) is ready for its role on the opposition benches of the House of Representatives after faring below expectations in Sunday's general election, deputy leader Thanakorn Wangboonkongchana said on Tuesday.

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Prayut silent on political future

Outgoing Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha remained silent about his political future following Sunday's general election.

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Prayut silent on political future, calls for unity

Outgoing Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha remained silent about his political future in the wake of Sunday's general election after chairing a meeting of the caretaker cabinet on Tuesday.

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Party ordered to cease laser display on Rama 8 Bridge

City Hall has told the United Thai Nation Party (UTN) to stop projecting a laser election campaign display on the giant pillar supporting Rama 8 Bridge, after being asked by Election Commission to investigate it, Bangkok Governor Chadchart Sittipunt said on Tuesday.

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UTN, MFP remain poles apart

As the United Thai Nation Party on Monday stressed the importance of protecting the monarchy while on the campaign trail, the Move Forward Party continued to push for radical change in Thailand's politics.

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PM pitches in Udon Thani

Gen Prayut Chan-o-cha, the prime ministerial candidate of the United Thai Nation Party (UTN), on Monday appealed for the opportunity to continue as premier for another two years so that he could ensure the continuity of development projects under his outgoing government.

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PM lags in new polling

Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha, in his capacity as the prime ministerial candidate of the United Thai Nation Party (UTN), on Sunday shrugged off recent opinion polls suggesting he has fallen behind other key candidates.

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Paetongtarn No.1 candidate for PM in Ubon Ratchathani: poll

Paetongtarn "Ung Ing" Shinawatra of the Pheu Thai Party leads other potential candidates for the post of prime minister among voters in the northeastern province of Ubon Ratchathani, an opinion poll showed on Sunday.

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Prayut wants Pirapan to succeed him as PM, eventually

Caretaker Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha said on Monday that if he is fortunate enough to again be premier after the general election he would want United Thai Nation Party (UTN) leader Pirapan Salirathavibhaga to succeed him when his eight-year limit as prime minister expires in 2025.

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Thai election to be a close race between parties, surveys show

Thailand's May election is expected to be a tight race, as the main opposition party dominates latest opinion polls but lags the ruling coalition parties' combined support.

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Prayut accepts party nod as premier pick

Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha has formally accepted the United Thai Nation Party’s nomination to become its first prime ministerial candidate, vowing that the UTN will lead the next government.

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Thai PM Prayuth to run for re-election in May

Thailand's Prime Minister Prayuth Chan-ocha was officially nominated for re-election on Saturday as his party's first candidate for the country's next leader in polls set for May 14.

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Prayut's poll plans stir speculation

All eyes are on Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha, chief strategist of the United Thai Nation Party (UTN) to see if he will be listed first in the party-list system. The party will make its decision known to the public on Saturday.

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Pita rules out alliance with PPRP, UTN

The Move Forward Party (MFP) on Wednesday ruled out the possibility of forming an alliance with the Palang Pracharath Party (PPRP) or the United Thai Nation Party (UTN) after the election.

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UTN leader warned over monarchy remarks

The Election Commission (EC) has warned the leader of the United Thai Nation Party (UTN), Pirapan Salirathavibhaga, over alleged comments made by a key party member about the monarchy.

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