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The Latest Breaking News on Daughter of divisive former Thai Prime Minister Thaksin named head of political party linked to him

Tomorrow will probably be the most decisive day in Thailand after nearly a decade of military rule. The key question on everyone’s lips is: Will the conservative forces allow the young leader of the Move Forward Party (MFP), Pita Limjaroenrat, to become the next prime minister? And the question which…

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Thai electoral body seeks Pita Limjaroenrat’s disqualification

Move comes a day before the parliament votes on Pita Limjaroenrat’s bid to become the next prime minister of Thailand.

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Democracy on the line in Thailand as parliament to vote on new PM

Two months after Move Forward’s election gains, Thais will find out whether party’s leader can become PM

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Thailand PM Prayuth to retire from politics nine years after coup

The former army chief’s party lost May’s election to a party challenging the royalist military establishment.

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Thailand's prime minister, who seized power in a 2014 coup, quits politics after losing election

Thailand’s Prime Minister Prayuth Chan-ocha, who served almost nine years in office after seizing power in a 2014 military coup, has announced he is leaving politics

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Pita's PM hopes hang on a miracle

Judgement day for Pita Limjaroenrat's quest to become Thailand's 30th prime minister has been set for July 13, 19 and 20. The event is significant because, if Mr Pita is selected, Thailand may see unprecedented changes in the next four years if the campaign policies promised by the Move Forward…

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Pita warns parliamentarians against 'unforgiveable' affront to Thai democracy

Pita Limjaroenrat, the prime ministerial candidate of the election-winning Move Forward Party, on Sunday told parliamentarians that failure to vote for his premiership would be unforgiveable affront to Thai democracy.

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Majority believe 8-party alliance will succeed in making Pita PM: poll

A majority of people believe the eight parties forming the next government will succeed in their push for Pita Limjaroenrat, the Move Forward Party leader, to be prime minister, according to an opinion survey by the National Institute of Development Administration, or Nida Poll.

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Reprieve for the old guard?

The election of Wan Muhamad Noor Matha, former leader of the Prachachat Party, as House speaker this week may have seen the Pheu Thai Party's chances of ushering in a new, younger beginning slip through its fingers.

Bangkok Post

The post-election showdown explained

Thai politics will finally reach its climax with a parliamentary vote for the next prime minister on July 13 and the emergence of a coalition government soon thereafter. How things pan out will depend on the extent of "what you see is what you get" or otherwise.

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Whip will ensure caretaker govt-aligned MPs vote for right PM

The caretaker government will set up a new whip drawn from political parties in the former coalition to ensure their MPs toe the line in voting for the next prime minister on July 13.

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Thailand chooses a House speaker as the Move Forward Party tries to secure the prime minister job

Thailand’s new government is a step closer to forming with the speaker of the House of Representative chosen on Tuesday

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Thai opposition party struggles to take power after stunning election victory

Thailand’s new Parliament has convened nearly two months after a progressive opposition party won a stunning election victory, but there is still no clear sign that its leader will be able to become prime minister and end nine years of military-dominated rule

The Independent UK

Move Forward, Pheu Thai clinch House speaker compromise

The Move Forward Party (MFP) and the Pheu Thai Party have agreed to have Prachachat Party leader Wan Muhammad Nor Matha as the House speaker, while MFP and Pheu Thai will each have one deputy's seat.

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MFP-Pheu Thai alliance on the rocks?

It's been a rough start in forming a coalition government, particularly with the row over the House speaker position between the Move Forward Party (MFP) and Pheu Thai. Now we've seen that it's a fragile partnership between the two, and if they do form a government together, more difficult times…

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Srettha ‘firm’ on Pita for prime minister

Srettha Thavisin, a Pheu Thai Party candidate for prime minister, has reaffirmed his support for Move Forward Party (MFP) leader Pita Limjaroenrat's bid for premiership.

Bangkok Post

Thai politics needs checks and balances

The hopeful sentiment following the May 14 elections has gradually evaporated following fierce horse-trading between the two winning parties -- the Move Forward Party (MFP) and the Pheu Thai Party over which party will secure the House speaker's seat.

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Speaker to be named July 4

The selection of the new House speaker will take place on July 4 as the Move Forward Party (MFP) and the Pheu Thai Party remain deadlocked over who gets the position.

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Baht at 7-month low on political uncertainty

The Thai baht weakened to a seven-month low on Wednesday as political uncertainty dampened investor appetite, while most other emerging Asian currencies also depreciated against a firmer dollar after resilient US data eased recession concerns.

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Move Forward postpones House speaker meeting with Pheu Thai

The Move Forward Party postponed indefinitely its planned meeting on Wednesday with the Pheu Thai Party after its coalition ally again demanded the position of House speaker.

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Pheu Thai resolves to get House speaker post

The Pheu Thai Party has resolved to seek the post of House speaker and asked its negotiating team to discuss the issue with the coalition-leading Move Forward Party on Wednesday, according to a party source.

Bangkok Post

Competitiveness affects Indonesia ties

Just two years ago, Thailand and Indonesia commemorated the 70th anniversary of relations, with both sides holding events to celebrate. Over the year, they mapped out various plans that would boost bilateral ties with the aim of establishing and hastening a "strategic partnership". These included strengthening political and economic relations,…

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UTN leader 'won't ditch' Gen Prayut

United Thai Nation (UTN) Party leader, Pirapan Salirathavibhaga, has dismissed news reports that he was ditching outgoing Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha by quitting the party and his cabinet secretary post.

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Pheu Thai leader: Party wants Speaker's post

The leader of the Pheu Thai Party says the party is placing more weight on its members’ views than those of coalition allies, and most Pheu Thai members want the party to have the House speaker’s post.

Bangkok Post

Speaker tussle rages on

Most Pheu Thai MPs are insisting the new House speaker must be a candidate from their party, saying it should listen to those who voted for it rather than bow to the Move Forward Party (MFP).

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