Thai candidate resumes campaign 2 days after giving birth
1 year, 8 months ago

Thai candidate resumes campaign 2 days after giving birth

The Independent  

Sign up for the daily Inside Washington email for exclusive US coverage and analysis sent to your inbox Get our free Inside Washington email 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. Please try again later {{ /verifyErrors }} The frontrunning candidate for prime minister of Thailand said Wednesday she’s eager to get back on the campaign trail, just two days after giving birth. Speaking at a news conference at the hospital in Bangkok where she gave birth, Paetongtarn Shinawatra said her new baby boy wouldn’t affect her ability to rally support for her Pheu Thai Party with just under two weeks to go before the polls. She and the Pheu Thai Party have consistently topped the opinion polls as Thailand’s favored prime minister candidate and next government. Thailand needs change, and only the Pheu Thai Party is the best answer for the Thai people now.” Analysts have complimented Paetongtarn on her confident public performances, though the residual popularity of her father remains a factor behind her popularity, especially among lower-class Thais.

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Thailand’s Paetongtarn Shinawatra Sworn in as Prime Minister
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Thailand’s Paetongtarn Shinawatra Sworn in as Prime Minister

The Diplomat  

Paetongtarn Shinawatra, the daughter of divisive former Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra, was sworn into office as Thailand’s next prime minister on August 18, two days after her election by the Thai parliament. At a subsequent press conference, Paetongtarn vowed to “serve everyone equally and wholeheartedly,” and to govern for “every age, every gender, every diversity.” “I am committed to pushing …

New Thai PM aims to boost economy
3 months, 3 weeks 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, 4 weeks 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 …

Thailand swears in Paetongtarn Shinawatra as youngest prime minister
4 months ago

Thailand swears in Paetongtarn Shinawatra as youngest prime minister

The Hindu  

Paetongtarn Shinawatra, the heiress of Thailand’s most famous political dynasty, was sworn in as Prime Minister on Friday, capping a month of turmoil in which her predecessor was thrown out of the office and the main opposition party dissolved. Ms. Paetongtarn, the youngest daughter of controversial former Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra, took the oath in a closed-door ceremony with King …

New Thai Cabinet includes 12 new faces
4 months 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 …

Thai PM says committed to further strengthening Thailand-China relations
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Thai PM says committed to further strengthening Thailand-China relations

China Daily  

BANGKOK - Paetongtarn Shinawatra, Thailand's new prime minister, stated on Monday that Thailand and China share a "close friendship" and she is committed to further strengthening bilateral ties. Paetongtarn wrote on social media platform X that Thailand's friendship with China is based on "mutual trust and respect, a common vision towards prosperity and progress, as well as familial ties between …

Paetongtarn Shinawatra | Rise of the scion
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Paetongtarn Shinawatra | Rise of the scion

The Hindu  

Thailand is now led by a third Shinawatra as 38-year-old Paetongtarn Shinawatra was elected Prime Minister on August 18. Following in her billionaire father Thaksin and aunt Yingluck’s footsteps, Ms. Paetongtarn is the youngest and only second woman Prime Minister of the Southeast Asian monarchy. Ms. Paetongtarn, who grew up watching the dramatic rise and fall of her father in …

Watch: Who is Paetongtarn Shinawatra, Thailand’s new Prime Minister?
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Watch: Who is Paetongtarn Shinawatra, Thailand’s new Prime Minister?

The Hindu  

Who is Paetongtarn Shinawatra, Thailand’s new Prime Minister? Paetongtarn Shinawatra has become Thailand’s prime minister after receiving a royal endorsement letter on August 18. Shinawatra, 37, will head Thailand’s government, barely two years after she entered politics. She replaces Srettha Thavisin from the same Pheu Thai Party as the head of a coalition that includes military parties associated with the …

Prime Minister Narendra Modi Congratulates Paetongtarn Shinawatra On Becoming Thai PM
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Prime Minister Narendra Modi Congratulates Paetongtarn Shinawatra On Becoming Thai PM

News 18  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday congratulated Paetongtarn Shinawatra on becoming Thailand’s prime minister and said he looks forward to working with her to further strengthen the ties between the two countries. Paetongtarn Shinawatra, daughter of former leader Thaksin Shinawatra, became Thailand’s prime minister after receiving a royal letter of endorsement on Sunday, two days after she was chosen by …

Thailand's new prime minister renews the legacy of her father, the divisive Thaksin Shinawatra
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Thailand's new prime minister renews the legacy of her father, the divisive Thaksin Shinawatra

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. Thaksin's sister Yingluck Shinawatra was …

Thailand’s new prime minister renews the legacy of her divisive father, Thaksin Shinawatra
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Thailand’s new prime minister renews the legacy of her divisive father, Thaksin Shinawatra

Associated Press  

BANGKOK — The election of Paetongtarn Shinawatra as Thailand’s prime minister represents a remarkable comeback for the political dynasty founded by her billionaire father, Thaksin Shinawatra, who was ousted by a military coup in 2006. FILE - Thailand’s former Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra, left, with, his daughter Paetongtarn, arrives at Don Muang airport in Bangkok, Thailand, Tuesday, Aug. 22, 2023. …

Paetongtarn Shinawatra becomes Thailand's youngest Prime Minister
4 months, 3 weeks 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 …

Thailand: Thaksin's daughter Paetongtarn Shinawatra elected prime minister
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Thailand: Thaksin's daughter Paetongtarn Shinawatra elected prime minister

Associated Press  

BANGKOK — 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. Leader of the People’s Party, Natthaphong Ruengpanyawut, standing, debates before a vote to select a new prime minister at the Parliament in Bangkok, Thailand, Friday, Aug. …

Thai lawmakers to elect new prime minister
4 months, 3 weeks 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 …

Paetongtarn Shinawatra, daughter of former leader Thaksin Shinawatra, elected Thailand's new prime minister
4 months, 3 weeks 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, 3 weeks 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, 3 weeks 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 …

Thailand political turmoil: Ex-Prime Minister's daughter likely to be nominated as new Thai Premier
4 months, 3 weeks 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 …

As Thailand’s Thaksin goes free, questions about his political future loom
10 months, 3 weeks 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 …

Former Thai Prime Minister Thaksin is free on parole. Can he restore his political luster?
10 months, 3 weeks ago

Former Thai Prime Minister Thaksin is free on parole. Can he restore his political luster?

LA Times  

Thailand’s former Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra, the nation’s most controversial politician for more than two decades, was released on parole this week from a Bangkok hospital where he spent six months serving time for corruption-related offenses. The current prime minister, Srettha Thavisin, a member of the ruling Pheu Thai Party, which is backed by Thaksin, expressed congratulations to his predecessor. …

Daughter of divisive former Thai Prime Minister Thaksin named head of political party linked to him
1 year, 2 months 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 king approves a new Cabinet more than 3 months after elections
1 year, 4 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, …

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 …

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, …

Court clears the way for Thai Parliament to pick a new prime minister 3 months after elections
1 year, 4 months ago

Court clears the way for Thai Parliament to pick a new prime minister 3 months after elections

The Independent  

Sign up for the daily Inside Washington email for exclusive US coverage and analysis sent to your inbox Get our free Inside Washington email Get our free Inside Washington email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Thailand’s Constitutional Court cleared the way Wednesday for Parliament to …

Thailand’s populist party Pheu Thai announces fresh coalition with government-aligned party
1 year, 5 months ago

Thailand’s populist party Pheu Thai announces fresh coalition with government-aligned party

The Hindu  

Thailand's populist Pheu Thai party announced Monday that it will form a coalition with a party from the outgoing military-backed administration to try to end nearly three months of political deadlock after the progressive party that won national elections was excluded from the formation of a new government. Pheu Thai, the second biggest party in the eight-party coalition, took over …

Populist party and member of outgoing administration will try to form Thailand’s next government
1 year, 5 months ago

Populist party and member of outgoing administration will try to form Thailand’s next government

Associated Press  

BANGKOK — Thailand’s populist Pheu Thai party announced Monday that it will form a coalition with a party from the outgoing military-backed administration to try to end nearly three months of political deadlock after the progressive party that won national elections was excluded from the formation of a new government. Pheu Thai, the second biggest party in the eight-party coalition, …

Ousted Thai Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra seen in video at Cambodian leader’s birthday party
1 year, 5 months ago

Ousted Thai Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra seen in video at Cambodian leader’s birthday party

Associated Press  

PHNOM PENH, Cambodia — Former Thai Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra attended a birthday party for outgoing Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Sen in Phnom Penh, according to video posted online Sunday, a day after Thaksin said he would delay plans to return to Thailand following years of self-imposed exile. Thaksin’s appearance in Cambodia came at a politically sensitive time in neighboring …

Thailand's divisive ex-Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra readies return during political turmoil
1 year, 5 months ago

Thailand's divisive ex-Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra readies return during political turmoil

The Hindu  

As Thailand grapples with the unexpectedly difficult task of naming a new prime minister, the most controversial former holder of the job, billionaire populist Thaksin Shinawatra, plans to return home next month from years of self-imposed exile, his daughter announced Wednesday. Thaksin’s planned Aug. 10 return, confirmed in a Facebook posting by his daughter Paetongtarn on the occasion of his …

Thailand’s divisive ex-Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra readies return during political turmoil
1 year, 5 months ago

Thailand’s divisive ex-Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra readies return during political turmoil

Associated Press  

BANGKOK — As Thailand grapples with the unexpectedly difficult task of naming a new prime minister, the most controversial former holder of the job, billionaire populist Thaksin Shinawatra, plans to return home next month from years of self-imposed exile, his daughter announced Wednesday. Thaksin’s planned Aug. 10 return, confirmed in a Facebook posting by his daughter Paetongtarn on the occasion …

Thailand's divisive ex-Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra readies return during political turmoil
1 year, 5 months ago

Thailand's divisive ex-Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra readies return during political turmoil

The Independent  

Sign up for the daily Inside Washington email for exclusive US coverage and analysis sent to your inbox Get our free Inside Washington email Get our free Inside Washington email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy As Thailand grapples with the unexpectedly difficult task of naming …

Thailand PM retires from politics, 9 years following his coup
1 year, 5 months ago

Thailand PM retires from politics, 9 years following his coup

Hindustan Times  

Thailand's Prime Minister Prayuth Chan-ocha announced on Tuesday his retirement from politics, nine years after he took power in a military coup, and promised to stay in charge only temporarily. Thailand's incumbent Prime Minister Prayuth Chan-ocha His announcement was widely expected after his military-backed United Thai Nation party was thumped in a May 14 election, in which it won just …

Thailand PM Prayuth to retire from politics nine years after coup
1 year, 5 months ago

Thailand PM Prayuth to retire from politics nine years after coup

Al Jazeera  

Thailand’s Prime Minister Prayuth Chan-ocha has announced his retirement from politics, promising to stay in charge temporarily, nine years after he took power in a military coup. Prayuth and controversies The former army chief, a staunch royalist, led a military government until an election in 2019 and was chosen by parliament to remain prime minister for four more years. In …

Thailand chooses a House speaker as the Move Forward Party tries to secure the prime minister job
1 year, 6 months ago

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

The Independent  

Sign up for the daily Inside Washington email for exclusive US coverage and analysis sent to your inbox Get our free Inside Washington email Get our free Inside Washington email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. The leader of the surprise election winner Move Forward Party, 42-year-old businessman Pita Limjaroenrat, …

Thai opposition party struggles to take power after election win
1 year, 6 months ago

Thai opposition party struggles to take power after election win

Al Jazeera  

While the threats from Move Forward’s ideological foes are clear, what has been less expected are the tensions between it and the biggest partner in its coalition, the Pheu Thai party. While the threats from Move Forward’s ideological foes are clear, what has been less expected are the tensions between it and the biggest partner in its coalition, the Pheu …

Thailand’s General Election: 4 Things to Watch
1 year, 7 months ago

Thailand’s General Election: 4 Things to Watch

The Diplomat  

On May 14, Thai voters will go to the polls to elect their next government, with the country’s political landscape more fractured and complex than it has been in many years. While the PTP stands a good chance of winning an overall plurality of the vote, and the largest bloc of seats in Parliament, this does not guarantee that it …

Leader of Thai opposition party that won election announces 8-party coalition plan to take power
1 year, 7 months ago

Leader of Thai opposition party that won election announces 8-party coalition plan to take power

The Independent  

Sign up for the daily Inside Washington email for exclusive US coverage and analysis sent to your inbox Get our free Inside Washington email Get our free Inside Washington email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy The leader of the progressive opposition party that won a …

New Thai government ‘firmly taking shape’, potential PM says
1 year, 7 months ago

New Thai government ‘firmly taking shape’, potential PM says

Al Jazeera  

Seven parties agree to form a government with Pita Limjaroenrat’s Move Forward Party and make him prime minister. Move Forward Party leader Pita Limjaroenrat said at a news conference on Thursday that the proposed coalition would have 313 seats in the House of Representatives, a solid majority of its 500 members. Move Forward’s progressive agenda resonated with a public weary …

Thailand election: Will military elite let opposition take power?
1 year, 7 months ago

Thailand election: Will military elite let opposition take power?

Al Jazeera  

Move Forward Party wins election, but a military-appointed Senate and the ambitions of ex-Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra may yet thwart its bid to govern. And according to the Constitution, there’s no time limit.” Pheu Thai’s ‘other options’ In the event of a deadlock, Pheu Thai may take the lead in trying to form a government — without Move Forward. Move …

Thailand is on the verge of a new democratic spring, but obstacles could stand in the way
1 year, 7 months ago

Thailand is on the verge of a new democratic spring, but obstacles could stand in the way

ABC  

The last time voters headed to the polls in Thailand was in 2019, following five years of a repressive military dictatorship. Trailing far behind, in fourth and fifth place, are the two military-proxy parties: Palang Pracharat, headed by former deputy prime minister and army chief Prawit Wongsuwan, and United Thai Nation, headed by current Prime Minister Prayuth Chan-ocha, leader of …

Thailand’s opposition parties, after stunning election win, set plans to enlist allies to take power
1 year, 7 months ago

Thailand’s opposition parties, after stunning election win, set plans to enlist allies to take power

Associated Press  

BANGKOK — Following a stunning election victory in which they together captured a majority of seats in the House of Representatives, Thailand’s top two opposition parties began planning Monday for the next stage in their bid to replace the military-dominated government. Pheu Thai stumbled despite the star power of Paetongtarn Shinawatra, daughter of Thaksin Shinawatra, the former populist prime minister …

Thailand Election: Countdown begins for junta power as Opposition parties secure majority I What's next?
1 year, 7 months ago

Thailand Election: Countdown begins for junta power as Opposition parties secure majority I What's next?

India TV News  

Thailand's opposition racked up a stunning majority of the 500 seats at stake in the race for the House of Representatives, dealing a major blow to the establishment parties and the former general who has led the Southeast Asian country since seizing power in a 2014 coup. The party of incumbent Prime Minister Prayuth Chan-ocha, a former army general who …

Thailand elections: Opposition crushes military-backed conservative party fulfilling voters’ hopes of change
1 year, 7 months ago

Thailand elections: Opposition crushes military-backed conservative party fulfilling voters’ hopes of change

India TV News  

Many voters in Thailand breathed a sigh of relief on Sunday after the country's main opposition parties emerged victorious in the general election. With 99% of the votes counted by early Monday morning, the junior opposition Move Forward Party had eked out a small edge over the favored Pheu Thai Party, whose leaders earlier in the night conceded they might …

Thailand's opposition wins big election victory, challenging army-backed conservative establishment
1 year, 7 months ago

Thailand's opposition wins big election victory, challenging army-backed conservative establishment

The Hindu  

Thailand’s main opposition parties easily bested other contenders with virtually all the votes counted from Sunday’s general election, fulfilling many voters’ hopes that the balloting would serve as a pivotal chance for change nine years after incumbent Prime Minister Prayuth Chan-ocha first came to power in a 2014 coup. With 99% of the votes counted by early Monday morning, the …

Thailand likely to oust junta generals from power; Opposition's Pheu Thai takes lead in vote count
1 year, 7 months ago

Thailand likely to oust junta generals from power; Opposition's Pheu Thai takes lead in vote count

India TV News  

Thailand Elections: Thailand’s main opposition party took an early lead with half the votes counted from Sunday’s general election, touted as a pivotal chance for change nine years after incumbent Prime Minister Prayuth Chan-ocha first came to power in a 2014 coup. The opposition Pheu Thai Party, headed by Paetongtarn Shinawatra, is widely predicted to win at least a healthy …

Thailand election results: Opposition trounces military parties
1 year, 7 months ago

Thailand election results: Opposition trounces military parties

Al Jazeera  

Bangkok, Thailand – Thailand’s reformist opposition has won the most seats and the largest share of the popular vote in a general election after voters roundly rejected the military-backed parties that have ruled the Southeast Asian country for nearly a decade. Analysts described the outcome for MFP as “outstanding” as pre-election surveys had predicted that it would be Pheu Thai, …

Thailand's voters overwhelmingly support opposition parties in elections
1 year, 7 months ago

Thailand's voters overwhelmingly support opposition parties in elections

NPR  

Thailand's voters overwhelmingly support opposition parties in elections Enlarge this image toggle caption Madaree Tohlala/AFP via Getty Images Madaree Tohlala/AFP via Getty Images In a vote widely seen as a referendum on nine years of military-backed rule that brought the current prime minister and coup leader Prayuth Chan-ocha to power in Thailand, unofficial results show the opposition surging toward victory. …

Opposition favored to top Sunday's Thai election, but faces hurdles in taking power
1 year, 7 months ago

Opposition favored to top Sunday's Thai election, but faces hurdles in taking power

The Independent  

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