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House passes amnesty bill

The House of Representatives on Wednesday approved the amended amnesty bill, which will benefit hundreds of people found guilty of participating in political demonstrations in Thailand over the last 20 years — but not those sentenced for corruption or violating the lese-majeste law.

House speaker row hurts coalition unity

House speaker row hurts coalition unity

Academics and politicians believe the battle for the House speaker position between the Pheu Thai Party and the Move Forward Party (MFP) will undermine unity among the eight parties seeking to form a coalition government.

A matter of survival

A matter of survival

Political observers were surprised by the Move Forward Party's victory in the May 14 election and that the Pheu Thai Party came runner-up in the race.

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Conflict or coup possible, warns academic

Conflict and another coup could occur if the Move Forward Party (MFP) fails to form a coalition government, an academic has warned.

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.

Early House dissolution 'likely'

Potential mass defections to the Bhumjaithai Party could trigger an early House dissolution, according to political observers.

Prayut's plans still a mystery

Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha is keeping tight-lipped about his political future although the Sept 30 Constitutional Court ruling allows him to stand for re-election and serve what remains of his eight-year premiership.

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Coming out swinging

Coming out swinging

The emergence of the so-called "middle-path" parties in the lead-up to the next general election could play a significant role in deciding which major player can muster enough support to form the next government, critics have said.

Race to the finish line

Race to the finish line

The May 22 Bangkok governor election promises to be a star-studded contest that serves as a barometer of the main parties' popularity and will be highly indicative of how the next general elections will play out, according to experts.

Prayut counts on his allies

Prayut counts on his allies

Since assuming office in 2019 Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha has faced down tough challenges including a plot to overthrow him from power in a no-confidence debate in September last year.

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