Thailand’s opposition Move Forward party to pick new leader as its embattled chief steps down
1 year, 3 months ago

Thailand’s opposition Move Forward party to pick new leader as its embattled chief steps down

Associated Press  

BANGKOK — The embattled head of the Move Forward party, which finished first in Thailand’s general election in May but was denied power by Parliament, announced his resignation on Friday as its chief so the party can appoint a new member to serve as Parliament’s opposition leader. Pita Limjaroenrat, Move Forward’s 43-year-old leader, is currently suspended from his duties as a member of Parliament pending a court ruling on whether he violated election law. Pita wrote on social media that he decided to resign as Move Forward’s leader because he has to comply with the court’s order of suspension, so he cannot perform his duties as a lawmaker and cannot be an opposition leader “in the foreseeable future.” “The role of opposition leader is greatly important to the parliamentary system, and is supposed to be held by the leader of the main opposition party in Parliament, which currently is Move Forward,” he said. Padipat Suntiphada was selected for the post while Move Forward was still seeking to form a government, but the rules bar members of parties leading the opposition from holding speakers’ positions in the House.

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Thai Progressives Have Written a New Script for Political Opposition
1 month ago

Thai Progressives Have Written a New Script for Political Opposition

The Diplomat  

In 2018, a group of Thai academics and activists created Future Forward, a progressive-leaning party that favored royal and political reform. Future Forward’s politicians then created Move Forward, a progressive-leaning party that favored royal and political reform. Move Forward’s politicians then created the People’s Party, a progressive-leaning party that favors royal and political reform. As I understand it, the foundations …

New Thai PM aims to boost economy
3 months, 1 week ago

New Thai PM aims to boost economy

China Daily  

This handout picture released and taken by the Royal Thai Government on Aug 18 shows Paetongtarn Shinawatra speaking during the royal endorsement ceremony appointing her as Thailand's new prime minister in Bangkok. In the face of multiple economic challenges, Thailand's Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra announced the new government's intent to focus on revitalizing the economy and improving people's welfare in …

Thailand’s slumping economy is new leader Paetongtarn’s focus in her first parliamentary speech
3 months, 1 week ago

Thailand’s slumping economy is new leader Paetongtarn’s focus in her first parliamentary speech

Associated Press  

BANGKOK — Thailand’s new Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra vowed Thursday in her inaugural speech to Parliament to continue many of her predecessor’s plans to solve the country’s economic woes. Paetongtarn, the leader of the ruling Pheu Thai Party and daughter of former Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra, took office last month after a court ousted Srettha Thavisin from his post over …

New Thai Cabinet includes 12 new faces
3 months, 2 weeks ago

New Thai Cabinet includes 12 new faces

China Daily  

This handout picture released and taken by the Royal Thai Government on Aug 18 shows Paetongtarn Shinawatra speaking during the royal endorsement ceremony appointing her as Thailand's new prime minister in Bangkok. The 35-member list includes: Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defense Phumtham Wechayachai, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Transport Suriya Juengrungruangkit, and Deputy Prime Minister and Minister …

Paetongtarn Shinawatra becomes Thailand's youngest Prime Minister
4 months, 1 week ago

Paetongtarn Shinawatra becomes Thailand's youngest Prime Minister

The Hindu  

On the campaign trail in rural Thailand last year, Paetongtarn Shinawatra reminded voters of her influential billionaire family's legacy of populism in what was her electoral debut. She will "The country has to move ahead," Ms. Paetongtarn, the youngest of Thaksin's three children, told reporters after winning Pheu Thai's nomination on Thursday. Father’s Long Shadow Ms. Paetongtarn spent her childhood …

Thai lawmakers to elect new prime minister
4 months, 1 week ago

Thai lawmakers to elect new prime minister

Hindustan Times  

Thai lawmakers will vote Friday on whether to appoint Paetongtarn Shinawatra as the country's new prime minister, elevating a third member of the Shinawatra dynasty to the kingdom's top job. Thai lawmakers to elect new prime minister {{^userSubscribed}} {{/userSubscribed}} {{^userSubscribed}} {{/userSubscribed}} Paetongtarn, 37, whose father and aunt have served as premier, would become the youngest leader in Thailand's history as …

Thai courts that have disbanded multiple governments are accused of setting back democracy
4 months, 1 week ago

Thai courts that have disbanded multiple governments are accused of setting back democracy

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Please enter a valid email address Please enter a valid email address SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. “The Constitutional Court’s decision to …

Paetongtarn Shinawatra, daughter of former leader Thaksin Shinawatra, elected Thailand's new prime minister
4 months, 1 week ago

Paetongtarn Shinawatra, daughter of former leader Thaksin Shinawatra, elected Thailand's new prime minister

ABC  

Thailand's parliament has voted to approve the daughter of the divisive former leader Thaksin Shinawatra as the new prime minister, two days after a court removed the last incumbent over an ethics violation. Ms Paetongtarn is Thailand's second female prime minister and the country's third leader from the Shinawatra family, after her father and her aunt Yingluck Shinawatra. Adam Simpson, …

Thailand’s Parliament elects as prime minister the daughter of divisive former leader Thaksin
4 months, 1 week ago

Thailand’s Parliament elects as prime minister the daughter of divisive former leader Thaksin

LA Times  

Leader of the Pheu Thai party and the new prime minister, Paetongtarn Shinawatra, arrives at the party’s headquarters in Bangkok on Friday. Thailand’s Parliament elected Paetongtarn Shinawatra as prime minister Friday, continuing the legacy of the political dynasty that began with her father, Thaksin Shinawatra, one of Thailand’s most popular but divisive political figures. She was named one of Pheu …

Former Thailand Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra’s daughter to be nominated as new Prime Minister
4 months, 1 week ago

Former Thailand Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra’s daughter to be nominated as new Prime Minister

The Hindu  

Thailand's populist Pheu Thai party on Thursday said it will nominate its party leader, Paetongtarn Shinawatra, in a Parliament vote for the country's new leader after former Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin was removed by a court order over an ethical violation. Ms. Paetongtarn is the youngest daughter of former Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra, who is seen as force behind Pheu …

Daughter of former exiled Thai PM nominated as candidate to lead new government
4 months, 1 week ago

Daughter of former exiled Thai PM nominated as candidate to lead new government

ABC  

Thailand's governing alliance has backed 37-year-old political newcomer Paetongtarn Shinawatra as its candidate for prime minister, after the country's constitutional court dismissed the previous leader earlier this week. Ms Shinawatra is the daughter of divisive political heavyweight Thaksin Shinawatra, a former prime minister himself who fled into exile after a military coup against his government. Former Thai prime minister Thaksin …

Thailand political turmoil: Ex-Prime Minister's daughter likely to be nominated as new Thai Premier
4 months, 1 week ago

Thailand political turmoil: Ex-Prime Minister's daughter likely to be nominated as new Thai Premier

India TV News  

Thailand's populist Pheu Thai party announced on Thursday that it will nominate its party leader, Paetongtarn Shinawatra, for the position of Prime Minister in an upcoming Parliament vote. This decision comes after former Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin was ousted from office by a court order citing an ethical violation. If Paetongtarn is approved by Parliament's vote, which is scheduled for …

Court removes Prime Minister Srettha from office in another ruling shaking up Thailand’s politics
4 months, 1 week ago

Court removes Prime Minister Srettha from office in another ruling shaking up Thailand’s politics

Associated Press  

BANGKOK — Thailand’s Constitutional Court removed Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin from office over an ethical violation Wednesday, further shaking up Thai politics after ordering the dissolution of the main opposition party a week ago. Phumtham Wechayachai of Srettha’s Pheu Thai party and first deputy prime minister and commerce minister under him is expected to become acting prime minister. The United …

Thai Prime Minister Srettha removed from office by a court order
4 months, 1 week ago

Thai Prime Minister Srettha removed from office by a court order

LA Times  

Thai Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin listens to a question from a reporter during a news conference in Bangkok after a court removed him from office Wednesday. A court in Thailand on Wednesday removed Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin from office over an ethical violation, further shaking up Thai politics after it ordered the dissolution of the main opposition party a week …

Thailand’s reformist Move Forward Party, dissolved by court order, regroups as People’s Party
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Thailand’s reformist Move Forward Party, dissolved by court order, regroups as People’s Party

The Hindu  

Just two days after being disbanded by court order, Thailand’s main progressive political party regrouped Friday under a new name and vowed to continue its fight for reforms despite continuing opposition from the conservative establishment that blocked the party from taking power despite finishing first in last year’s election. Thailand’s Constitutional Court on Wednesday unanimously ruled that the Move Forward …

Thailand’s reformist Move Forward Party, dissolved by court order, regroups as People’s Party
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Thailand’s reformist Move Forward Party, dissolved by court order, regroups as People’s Party

Associated Press  

BANGKOK — Just two days after being disbanded by court order, Thailand’s main progressive political party regrouped Friday under a new name and vowed to continue its fight for reforms despite continuing opposition from the conservative establishment that blocked the party from taking power despite finishing first in last year’s election. Thailand’s Constitutional Court on Wednesday unanimously ruled that the …

Thailand's disbanded Opposition Move Forward Party regroups under new anti-establishment party
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Thailand's disbanded Opposition Move Forward Party regroups under new anti-establishment party

The Hindu  

Thailand's disbanded Opposition Move Forward Party unveiled a new leadership and political vehicle on Friday that will become the biggest party in Parliament, naming it People's Party and promising to advance its predecessor's progressive platform. Thailand’s turbulent politics over two decades: A timeline All 143 surviving Move Forward lawmakers have joined the new party to be led by 37-year-old Natthaphong …

Thailand court dissolves progressive Move Forward Party, which won election but failed to take power
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Thailand court dissolves progressive Move Forward Party, which won election but failed to take power

The Hindu  

A court in Thailand on August 7 ordered the dissolution of the progressive Move Forward Party, which finished first in last year's general election, saying it violated the constitution by proposing an amendment of a law against defaming the country’s royal family. The Election Commission had filed a petition against the Move Forward Party after the Constitutional Court ruled in …

Thai court dissolves progressive Move Forward Party, which won election but was blocked from power
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Thai court dissolves progressive Move Forward Party, which won election but was blocked from power

Associated Press  

BANGKOK — A court in Thailand on Wednesday ordered the dissolution of the progressive Move Forward Party, which finished first in last year’s general election, saying it violated the constitution by proposing an amendment of a law against defaming the country’s royal family. The Move Forward Party was unable to form a government after topping the polls because members of …

Thai court dissolves progressive Move Forward Party
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Thai court dissolves progressive Move Forward Party

ABC  

Thailand's Constitutional Court has ruled to dissolve the opposition Move Forward Party, over its campaign to amend a royal insults law that protects the monarchy from criticism. "The Constitutional Court's decision also jeopardises Thailand's democratic progress and runs counter to the aspirations of the Thai people for a strong, democratic future," spokesperson Matthew Miller said. "Because one of the biggest …

Thai court dissolves progressive party that won elections but was blocked from power
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Thai court dissolves progressive party that won elections but was blocked from power

LA Times  

Pita Limjaroenrat, former leader of the Move Forward Party, arrives at Constitutional Court in Bangkok on Wednesday. A court in Thailand has ordered the dissolution of the progressive Move Forward Party, which finished first in last year’s general election, saying it violated the constitution by proposing an amendment of a law against defaming the country’s royal family. The Constitutional Court …

Thailand’s progressive Move Forward party might be dissolved, but its former chief remains hopeful
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Thailand’s progressive Move Forward party might be dissolved, but its former chief remains hopeful

Associated Press  

BANGKOK — The charismatic Thai politician who led his young, progressive party to a stunning general election victory a year ago is urging supporters not to lose hope, even if the party is disbanded by a legal order. Thailand’s Constitutional Court will rule Wednesday on whether the Move Forward Party violated the constitution by proposing to amend a law that …

Why four court cases could unleash a new crisis in Thai politics
6 months, 1 week ago

Why four court cases could unleash a new crisis in Thai politics

Al Jazeera  

Courts due to hear cases on Tuesday on PM Srettha Thavisin, the Move Forward Party, former PM Thaksin Shinawatra and the Senate elections. The future of Thailand’s Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin as well as its leading opposition party looks set to be decided this week in four key court rulings that risk triggering a new political crisis. The courts are …

Thailand’s progressive Move Forward party braces for court case that might dissolve it
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Thailand’s progressive Move Forward party braces for court case that might dissolve it

Associated Press  

BANGKOK — The former leader of Thailand’s progressive opposition Move Forward party vowed on Sunday to keep fighting as the party faces a court case that could result in its dissolution. Pita Limjaroenrat, the former leader of Move Forward, laid out the details of the party’s legal defenses that have been submitted to the court at a news conference on …

Thailand’s Constitutional Court says it will rule on whether to dissolve popular Move Forward party
8 months, 3 weeks ago

Thailand’s Constitutional Court says it will rule on whether to dissolve popular Move Forward party

Associated Press  

BANGKOK — Thailand’s Constitutional Court on Wednesday said it will rule on whether to dissolve the political party that won the most seats in last year’s election for allegedly violating the constitution by proposing to amend a law against defaming the country’s royal family. The court said it had accepted a petition from the state Election Commission to hear the …

Thai election body to seek dissolution of progressive party that won last year’s general election
9 months, 1 week ago

Thai election body to seek dissolution of progressive party that won last year’s general election

Associated Press  

BANGKOK — Thailand’s Election Commission on Tuesday said it will seek the dissolution of the progressive Move Forward party, which won last year’s general election, after a court ruled that the party’s proposal to amend a royal anti-defamation law was unconstitutional. Parit Wacharasindhu, a spokesperson for Move Forward, said the party’s legal team would “try their best until the last …

Thai election authorities seek to dissolve poll-winning Move Forward Party
9 months, 1 week ago

Thai election authorities seek to dissolve poll-winning Move Forward Party

Al Jazeera  

Election commission says reformist party’s bid to change lese-majeste law undermines governance system but MFP promises to ‘prove innocence’. Thailand’s election commission has taken action aimed at disbanding the Move Forward Party, a reformist party that finished first in last year’s election on a progressive platform. “We have no intention to overthrow the democratic system with the king as the …

How Thailand’s Thaksin Shinawatra went from prime minister to fugitive abroad and back home again
10 months ago

How Thailand’s Thaksin Shinawatra went from prime minister to fugitive abroad and back home again

Associated Press  

BANGKOK — Thaksin Shinawatra, the billionaire former prime minister of Thailand, made a dramatic return home after more than a decade of self-imposed exile. In 2011, Thaksin’s sister Yingluck Shinawatra led the Pheu Thai party to an landslide election victory. Thaksin’s desire to return home seemed finally possible as Thais last year headed to a general election in which the …

As Thailand’s Thaksin goes free, questions about his political future loom
10 months ago

As Thailand’s Thaksin goes free, questions about his political future loom

Al Jazeera  

Ex-prime minister’s release caps a period of reconciliation between his populist movement and the conservative establishment. Thaksin’s sister Yingluck Shinawatra served as Thailand’s first female prime minister from 2011 until 2014, under the banner of the Pheu Thai Party, which was born out of the remnants of Thaksin’s Thai Rak Thai. Thaksin’s return to Thailand in August following nearly 16 …

Jailed former Thai PM Thaksin gets parole, capping a reconciliation with military that ousted him
10 months, 1 week ago

Jailed former Thai PM Thaksin gets parole, capping a reconciliation with military that ousted him

Associated Press  

BANGKOK — Thailand’s former Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra, who last year returned from more than a decade of self-imposed exile to serve a prison sentence for misdeeds committed while in office, has been granted parole and could be released this weekend, the country’s justice minister announced Tuesday. Parole for Thaksin would be a symbol of reconciliation between his populist political …

Thai court rules that progressive Move Forward party must stop trying to change royal defamation law
10 months, 3 weeks ago

Thai court rules that progressive Move Forward party must stop trying to change royal defamation law

Associated Press  

BANGKOK — Thailand’s Constitutional Court ruled Wednesday that the progressive Move Forward party must cease advocating amending the law on royal defamation — a decision that leaves the party vulnerable to being dissolved. The court’s nine judges deemed it unconstitutional to advocate a change in Article 112 in the country’s Criminal Code — also known as lese-majeste law — which …

Thai court says popular politician Pita Limjaroenrat didn’t violate law, can remain a lawmaker
11 months ago

Thai court says popular politician Pita Limjaroenrat didn’t violate law, can remain a lawmaker

Associated Press  

BANGKOK — Thailand’s Constitutional Court ruled Wednesday that popular progressive politician Pita Limjaroenrat, who was blocked from becoming prime minister even though his party placed first in last year’s election, did not violate the election law and can retain his seat in Parliament. The ruling clears one hurdle for Pita’s progressive Move Forward Party in stepping up its activities to …

Court in Thailand will decide whether politician blocked as prime minister will also lose his seat
11 months ago

Court in Thailand will decide whether politician blocked as prime minister will also lose his seat

Associated Press  

BANGKOK — Thailand’s Constitutional Court is set to decide Wednesday whether popular politician Pita Limjaroenrat, who was blocked from becoming prime minister, should now lose his seat in Parliament. The election victory last year by Pita’s progressive Move Forward party reflected a surprisingly strong mandate for change among Thai voters after nearly a decade of military-controlled government. While the complaint …

Unfazed by political blows, Pita Limjaroenrat resolves to come back to lead ‘alternative Thailand’
11 months, 1 week ago

Unfazed by political blows, Pita Limjaroenrat resolves to come back to lead ‘alternative Thailand’

Associated Press  

BANGKOK — Eight months ago, Pita Limjaroenrat shook up Thai politics by leading his progressive party to a stunning first-place finish in the 2023 general election, putting him in a good position to be named the country’s next prime minister. Pita said his proudest achievement is making people believe in a new future for Thailand, “to be able to look …

Daughter of divisive former Thai Prime Minister Thaksin named head of political party linked to him
1 year, 1 month ago

Daughter of divisive former Thai Prime Minister Thaksin named head of political party linked to him

Associated Press  

BANGKOK — Thailand’s ruling party on Friday selected as its leader the daughter of Thaksin Shinawatra, the country’s divisive former prime minister, highlighting the family’s continuing influence more than two decades after Thaksin entered politics. Paetongtarn Shinawatra, 37, who is Thaksin’s youngest daughter, was voted into the position at a meeting of executives and other members at the Pheu Thai …

Thailand’s opposition Move Forward Party names new leader
1 year, 3 months ago

Thailand’s opposition Move Forward Party names new leader

Al Jazeera  

Chaithawat Tulathon has been involved in Thailand’s progressive political movement for more than five years. Thailand’s opposition Move Forward Party has named a new leader after Pita Limjaroenrat, who led the party to a stunning election victory in May, was thwarted in his efforts to become premier. The newly elected party leader studied environmental engineering at university and has been …

Pita Limjaroenrat, leader of Thailand’s Move Forward Party, resigns
1 year, 3 months ago

Pita Limjaroenrat, leader of Thailand’s Move Forward Party, resigns

Al Jazeera  

The 43-year-old, who has been suspended from his MP duties pending court ruling, quits so party can name member to serve as parliament’s opposition leader. Pita Limjaroenrat, who led his progressive party to victory in Thailand’s election in May but was blocked from taking power by conservative legislators, has announced his resignation as its leader. “The opposition leader is like …

Thailand’s king approves a new Cabinet more than 3 months after elections
1 year, 3 months ago

Thailand’s king approves a new Cabinet more than 3 months after elections

Associated Press  

BANGKOK — Thailand’s king has formally endorsed members of a new Cabinet, paving the way for a government headed by Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin to take office more than three months after the general election. Srettha, representing the Pheu Thai party, was named prime minister by Parliament on Aug. 22. The Pheu Thai Party, which placed second in the election, …

Thai king cuts ex-PM Thaksin's jail term to one year
1 year, 3 months ago

Thai king cuts ex-PM Thaksin's jail term to one year

The Hindu  

Thailand's jailed former Premier Thaksin Shinawatra had his prison sentence cut from eight years to one by the King on Friday, just days after he returned from a decade and a half in exile. Mr. Thaksin, twice elected Prime Minister and ousted in a 2006 military coup, was sent to prison last week immediately after returning to the kingdom for …

Thailand’s king reduces former Prime Minister Thaksin’s 8-year prison term to a single year
1 year, 3 months ago

Thailand’s king reduces former Prime Minister Thaksin’s 8-year prison term to a single year

Associated Press  

BANGKOK — Thailand’s king on Friday reduced former Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra’s eight-year prison term to a single year following the divisive politician’s return last week from 15 years of self-imposed exile. Hours after Thaksin’s return, Srettha Thavisin of the Thaksin-affiliated Pheu Thai party won enough votes in Parliament to become prime minister, ending more than three months of uncertainty …

Daughter of ex-Thai leader Thaksin says he is fatigued, as criticism grows of his hospitalization
1 year, 3 months ago

Daughter of ex-Thai leader Thaksin says he is fatigued, as criticism grows of his hospitalization

Associated Press  

BANGKOK — Former Thai Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra is suffering from stress and fatigue but is in good spirits, his daughter said Tuesday as criticism grew of his transfer to a hospital just hours after he began serving an eight-year prison sentence. Hours after Thaksin’s return to Thailand, a Pheu Thai candidate, Srettha Thavisin, won enough votes in Parliament to …

Thailand’s Ex-PM Thaksin Shinawatra Moved to Hospital Day after Return From Exile
1 year, 4 months ago

Thailand’s Ex-PM Thaksin Shinawatra Moved to Hospital Day after Return From Exile

News 18  

Thailand’s former premier Thaksin Shinawatra was moved from prison to a police hospital on Wednesday, officials said, a day after he was jailed on his return from 15 years in exile. The 74-year-old, twice Thai prime minister and ousted in a 2006 coup, is suffering from multiple health complaints, officials said, and was moved from prison quarantine to a police …

Real estate tycoon Srettha Thavisin secures votes to become Thailand's 30th Prime Minister
1 year, 4 months ago

Real estate tycoon Srettha Thavisin secures votes to become Thailand's 30th Prime Minister

The Hindu  

Srettha Thavisin from the populist Pheu Thai party secured enough votes in Parliament to become Thailand’s 30th Prime Minister on August 22, hours after former Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra returned from years of self-imposed exile and began an eight-year prison sentence. A Pheu Thai government led by Thaksin's sister Yingluck Shinawatra was ousted in 2014 by then-army chief Prayuth Chan-ocha, …

Former Thai leader Thaksin goes to jail as political party linked to him wins vote to take power
1 year, 4 months ago

Former Thai leader Thaksin goes to jail as political party linked to him wins vote to take power

Associated Press  

BANGKOK — A divisive former prime minister of Thailand made a dramatic return home Tuesday to face an eight-year prison term, just as a party linked to him won a vote in Parliament to lead the government — the latest turn in the country’s tumultuous politics. Hours later, Srettha Thavisin of the Pheu Thai party secured enough votes to become …

Srettha Thavisin elected Thailand PM as Thaksin returns from exile
1 year, 4 months ago

Srettha Thavisin elected Thailand PM as Thaksin returns from exile

Al Jazeera  

The real estate mogul won the backing of both the upper and lower houses to become the country’s 30th prime minister. Srettha Thavisin of the populist Pheu Thai party has won the backing of parliament to become Thailand’s next prime minister, paving the way to a new coalition government and an end to weeks of uncertainty and political impasse. The …

Who is Srettha Thavisin, the man who could lead Thailand?
1 year, 4 months ago

Who is Srettha Thavisin, the man who could lead Thailand?

Al Jazeera  

The property tycoon is set to become prime minister with the backing of Pheu Thai-led grouping that includes pro-military parties. Thailand’s parliament is set to choose a new prime minister after three months of political deadlock, with a real-estate tycoon backed by a grouping that includes several pro-military parties contesting the vote. Pheu Thai came second in Thailand’s May 14 …

Profile: Billionaire and former Thai PM Thaksin Shinawatra
1 year, 4 months ago

Profile: Billionaire and former Thai PM Thaksin Shinawatra

Al Jazeera  

One-time telecoms tycoon used his fortune to change Thai politics, but a new generation wants more radical change. “He has been such a dominant force over the past two decades.” A former policeman turned telecoms tycoon, Thaksin used his vast fortune to bankroll his first successful bid for political power in 2001, drawing support from the rural north and northeast …

Thailand’s Pheu Thai party joins with pro-military parties in coalition to form new government
1 year, 4 months ago

Thailand’s Pheu Thai party joins with pro-military parties in coalition to form new government

Associated Press  

BANGKOK — Thailand’s populist Pheu Thai party announced Monday that it plans to form a new government with an 11-party coalition that includes two pro-military parties affiliated with outgoing Prime Minister Prayuth Chan-ocha. Pheu Thai finished second in the elections but received a chance to form a government after members of the conservative unelected Senate repeatedly blocked the surprise winner, …

Thailand’s Pheu Thai allies with military rivals to form new government
1 year, 4 months ago

Thailand’s Pheu Thai allies with military rivals to form new government

Al Jazeera  

Move comes as Pheu Thai founder Thaksin Shinawatra prepares to return home after 15 years in self-imposed exile. Thailand’s populist Pheu Thai Party has formed a coalition with 10 other parties, including two allied with its former military rivals, in a bid to form a new government and end three months of political deadlock. Pheu Thai leader Cholnan Srikaew told …

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