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THE TRUTH ABOUT: 15 | History Defined

It is no secret that over the past three years, the Senate has been lambasted for favouring the government. The criticism is not entirely unfair. Out of 250 senators, 244 were selected by the National Council of Peace and Order, and they have a track record of resisting legal proposals…

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Prayut steps up as career politician

Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha's membership of the United Thai Nation (UTN) Party has changed the political ball game for him as he has now accepted the status of full-time politician, and faces the enormous challenge of consolidating the new party.

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Prawit unlikely author of open letter, says UTN leader Pirapan

United Thai Nation (UTN) Party leader Pirapan Salirathavibhaga has questioned the authorship of the tell-all "Prawit letter" and said it would not have repercussions on Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha's political work.

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Survey says Thai kids dream most of being teachers

Being a teacher is the most popular dream job among children, while doctors and nurses are ranked second among youngsters, according to a survey by the Culture Ministry to mark Children's Day on Saturday. The job of being a YouTuber was also included in the list.

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PM's tenure issue splits senators

Senators are divided over a proposal seeking to amend the constitution in what is seen as a move to help Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha cling to power.

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PM term limit proposal blasted

A Senate committee has come under fire over its proposal to amend the constitution in what is seen as a move to help Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha cling on to power.

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Clock ticks for Prayut and his new party

Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha finally broke his silence over his political future when he signed up with Ruam Thai Sang Chart, known as the United Thai Nation (UTN) Party, on Monday.

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Prayut: No problems with Prawit

Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha has insisted he had no problems with Palang Pracharath Party (PPRP) leader Gen Prawit Wongsuwon after the latter spoke his mind about the reasons behind the formation of the party.

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Gen Prawit speaks his mind behind formation of PPRP

Gen Prawit Wongsuwon, leader of the Palang Pracharath Party (PPRP), has turned to social media to speak his mind, saying the ruling party was set up because Gen Prayut Chan-o-cha expressed his desire to work in politics.

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PM focuses next budget on recovery

Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha said he has prioritised financing the post-pandemic economic revival through state projects that include more than 500 billion baht worth of investments by state enterprises, as he mapped out a plan for this year's budget.

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The truth about Thai money politics

As the election looms in Thailand, money politics returns with a vengeance.

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PM vows time for defections

Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha gave assurances on Wednesday that politicians would have enough time to swap political parties ahead of Feb 7, the last day of permitted party swapping, if the House completes its term on March 23.

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Ruling PPRP to name Prawit as its sole candidate for PM

The ruling Palang Pracharath Party (PPRP) has declared it will nominate its leader Gen Prawit Wongsuwon as its lone prime ministerial candidate, according to party secretary-general Santi Promphat.

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Seksakol named as PM's adviser

Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha has appointed Seksakol Atthawong, founder of the United Thai Nation Party (UTN), as his adviser, according to a source at Government House.

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PM invites Modi to visit Thailand

Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha has invited India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi to visit Thailand in a bid to boost strategic and trade ties between the two countries, said government spokesman Anucha Burapachaisri on Monday.

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Prayut signs up with United Thai Nation Party

Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha on Monday delivered an impassioned case for why he would seek to return to Government House as he officially joined the United Thai Nation Party (UTN) -- a move that sealed his position as the party's prime ministerial candidate.

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Thailand tops Asean progress poll again

Thailand has ranked first in Asean in the latest Sustainable Development Report, according to the government.

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PM to make first speech as UTN member

Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha will on Monday become a member of United Thai Nation (UTN) Party and address a gathering of more than 10,000 supporters to outline the party's mission and goals, said Akanat Promphan, party secretary-general on Sunday.

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Prayut, Prawit still in with chance

As the general election looms this year, the country is likely to find itself in a familiar situation where the coalition government and the Pheu Thai Party will battle it out to form a government.

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PM finally nails colours to political mast

All eyes will be on the Queen Sirikit National Convention Centre after 4.30pm today. Representatives of Thai and foreign media outlets and many defectors from other parties, including Palang Pracharath (PPRP) and Pheu Thai, will be there for a major political event -- the formal registration to join the United…

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New phase for Prayut

Today is a major day in Thailand's political calendar, as Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha will apply to join the United Thai Nation (UTN) party at a grand event later in the day, where he will also be formally introduced as a party member.

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Sudden jab proof rule upsets foreign tour firms: Phuket Tourist Association

PHUKET: Tour operators in many countries have been upset by the Public Health Ministry's suddenly-announced requirement for all international travellers to show proof of at least two Covid-19 vaccinations before boarding flights to Thailand and this could affect the attempt to restore the tourist industry, the Phuket Tourist Association said…

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Move Forward aims to turn Bangkok orange

The opposition Move Forward Party (MFP) is confident it can turn the electoral map of Bangkok orange, the party’s colour, by winning the most seats in the capital in the coming general election.

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New power tariff reduced for business

The Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) will make a cut to the power tariff for businesses after concerned groups petitioned Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha to lower electricity prices.

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Still more work to do: PM

Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha has admitted that not all the problems he aimed to tackle when first taking office eight years ago have been addressed so far.

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