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Five Thai PM Candidates Vie To Fill Power Vacuum

With Thailand's prime minister sacked by court order, would-be successors are waging backroom campaigns to secure their rise to the kingdom's top office.

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UTN, Bhumjaithai against forming minority govt

The United Thai Nation (UTN) and Bhumjaithai parties on Monday voiced opposition to any attempts to form a minority government as the vote to select the country's next prime minister approaches.

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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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Don't lament Pirapan quitting, says UTN

The United Thai Nation (UTN) Party has called on its supporters not to feel disappointed by party leader Pirapan Salirathavibhaga's decision to resign as a list MP to concentrate on his duty as the prime minister's secretary-general.

Bangkok Post

Prayut won't talk politics

Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha says he will no longer make political comments in order to avoid being drawn into conflicts, and will concentrate only on his caretaker role until the new government is in place.

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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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Prayut starts ‘packing up’ belongings

Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha has begun packing up his belongings in preparation for vacating his office at Government House.

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'No changes' so far to UTN Party leadership

Members of the United Thai Nation (UTN) Party on Monday dismissed rumours that they were considering replacing their leader, Pirapan Salirathavibhaga, saying they will not do so because the new party is off to a good start and will continue improving to win public support.

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Prayut to remain in politics as UTN party strategist

Gen Prayut Chan-o-cha will remain in politics and his United Thai Nation Party (UTN) will respect established norms about the formation of the new government, according to the party leader.

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Prayut touts UTN bread and butter policy

Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha, the United Thai Nation (UTN) Party's No 1 prime ministerial candidate, on Wednesday launched the party's bread and butter policy aimed at improving living standards.

Bangkok Post

PM in Pheu Thai bastion

Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha, the United Thai Nation (UTN) Party's No.1 prime ministerial candidate, headed to Chiang Mai on Friday hoping to win over voters known to be loyal to the Pheu Thai Party.

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Rivals scorn Pheu Thai's 10k giveaway

The Pheu Thai Party's digital wallet policy is nothing new, but just a cash handout scheme, said former finance minister Thirachai Phuvanatnaranubala.

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Rangsiman: Pirapan doesn't own country

United Thai Nation (UTN) Party leader Pirapan Salirathavibhaga has come under fire for his recent campaign rally remark about banishing "nation haters".

Bangkok Post

UTN leader vows to drive out ‘nation haters’

United Thai Nation (UTN) Party leader Pirapan Salirathavibhaga has vowed to take drastic action against “nation haters” if his party forms the next government, saying Thailand is a land for patriots and those who don’t like it can go live somewhere else.

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Prayut's future increasingly unclear

As the May 14 election countdown has begun, Pheu Thai continues to take a healthy lead, with a strong chance of winning a landslide or even an avalanche -- if it gets over 310 out of 500 seats.

Bangkok Post

Prayut names chosen successor

Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha said if he's able to return as premier after the May 14 general election, he would want United Thai Nation (UTN) Party leader Pirapan Salirathavibhaga to succeed him when his eight-year limit as prime minister expires in 2025.

Bangkok Post

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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Prayut 'won't run' as a list candidate

Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha will not run as a list-MP candidate for the United Thai Nation (UTN) Party, of which he is a member, according to a party source.

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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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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.

Bangkok Post

New curbs on populist policies

The Election Commission (EC) has warned against populist policies touted by political parties, saying they must clarify the sources of money to finance the policies or face a fine of up to 500,000 baht.

Bangkok Post

Chuvit challenges PM to stop the rot

Whistleblower Chuvit Kamolvisit took his anti-corruption crusade to Government House on Tuesday, calling on Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha to put an end to police-run gambling among other problems.

Bangkok Post

TAOs buoyed by Prayut's wage pledge

More than 400,000 officials from tambon administrative organisations (TAO) across Thailand are expecting the interior minister to approve their proposed salary increases as their wages have not been boosted for 15 years.

Bangkok Post

UTN appoints Prayut as its chief strategist

Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha has been named chief strategist of the United Thai Nation Party (UTN), according to party leader Pirapan Salirathavibhaga.

Bangkok Post

PM's advisers aplenty

As the end of the government's term approaches, Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha appears not to be busy winding things up. Instead, he keeps adding new aides to his team at the Thai Koo Fah building.

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