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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.

Bangkok Post · Jan 15, 2023

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.

Bangkok Post · Jan 9, 2023

Prayut 'likely' to join UTN after holiday

Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha will likely apply for United Thai Nation (UTN) membership after the New Year, party leader Pirapan Salirathavibhaga said on Tuesday.

Bangkok Post · Dec 27, 2022

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Prayut to join UTN, seek another term as PM

Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha finally confirmed on Friday that he will join the Ruam Thai Sang Chart (United Thai Nation) Party and expressed his readiness to be a prime ministerial candidate for the party.

Bangkok Post · Dec 23, 2022

PM faces 'unethical appointment' challenge

The opposition is gearing up to grill the government in a general debate tentatively planned for shortly after the New Year as it zeroes in on what it describes as the unethical appointment of the prime minister's new secretary-general.

Bangkok Post · Dec 22, 2022

UTN leader Pirapan becomes Prayut's 'No.2'

Pirapan Salirathavibhaga, leader of the newly established United Thai Nation (UTN) Party, was on Tuesday appointed the new secretary-general to Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha, a position dubbed by some political critics as the "No.2" prime minister.

Bangkok Post · Dec 20, 2022

Prawit admits Prayut likely to join another party

Deputy Prime Minister Prawit Wongsuwon admitted on Tuesday that it seemed Gen Prayut Chan-o-cha would join another political party and not the ruling Palang Pracharath Party, which had engineered his elevation to prime minister.

Bangkok Post · Dec 13, 2022

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UTN Party now has PM candidate in mind

The United Thai Nation (UTN) Party now has a prime ministerial candidate in mind and insists it will win enough seats in parliament to enable it to nominate a prime minister.

Bangkok Post · Dec 8, 2022

The United Thai Nation Party in the spotlight

The United Thai Nation Party (UTN), also known as Ruam Thai Sang Chart, has been thrust into the spotlight as Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha is widely expected to join the newly-established party.

Bangkok Post · Dec 5, 2022

PPRP and UTN are 'like one'

Deputy Prime Minister and Palang Pracharath Party (PPRP) leader Prawit Wongsuwon has downplayed reports of party MPs seeking to defect to the United Thai Nation Party (UTN), saying the two parties are "like one".

Bangkok Post · Nov 28, 2022

UTN Party 'inspired' by PM's belief

The United Thai Nation Party is open to welcoming Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha as a new member, UTN leader Pirapan Salirathavibhaga said on Sunday, adding the party's name was inspired by Gen Prayut's belief in unity.

Bangkok Post · Nov 28, 2022

PM tipped to advise UTN

Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha is tipped to become the chief adviser of the United Thai Nation Party (UTN), also known as Ruam Thai Sang Chart, according to a party source.

Bangkok Post · Nov 25, 2022

Prayut would 'give UTN a boost'

The United Thai Nation Party (UTN), also known as the Ruam Thai Sang Chart, is poised to do well in the next general election if Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha decides to join it, academics say.

Bangkok Post · Nov 24, 2022

Thai PM Prayut Chan-o-cha mulls move to UTN

Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha said he is considering a move to join the newly-established United Thai Nation Party (UTN) or Ruam Thai Sang Chart.

Bangkok Post · Nov 23, 2022

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Bangkok Post · Nov 22, 2022

Prayut's future still under wraps after report of crucial meeting

Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha's political future remained under wraps on Tuesday, with key members of the Sam Mitr faction of the Palang Pracharath party (PPRP) tight-lipped over the prospect of his joining the Ruam Thai Sang Chart party led by Pirapan Salirathavibhaga.

Bangkok Post · Nov 21, 2022

Apec ends, MPs sharpen knives

With the Apec summit now over and the House of Representatives entering its final stretch, the political temperature is set to rise with a number of issues to be closely watched.

Bangkok Post · Nov 19, 2022

Pirapan says Ruam Thai Sang Chart wants to enlist PM

Ruam Thai Sang Chart (RTSC) Party leader Pirapan Salirathavibhaga says he would welcome Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha into the party's fold, saying he is looking forward to discussing the matter with the premier as soon as their agendas clear.

Bangkok Post · Nov 13, 2022

Can Democrats stop rash of defections?

An interesting event took place at a restaurant in the Sala Daeng area last Thursday. It was the first lunch get-together between Bhumjaithai party leader Anutin Charnvirakul and former Democrat party leader Abhisit Vejjajiva.

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Bangkok Post · Nov 9, 2022

PM adviser choice causes stir

Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha has appointed former deputy Democrat Party leader Trairong Suwannakhiri as his adviser amid speculation both of them may join the newly-established party, Ruam Thai Sang Chart (RTSC).

Bangkok Post · Nov 9, 2022

PM Prayut silent on joining new party

Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha remained tight-lipped on Wednesday, refusing to rise to speculation he planned to join the new Ruam Thai Sang Chart Party of his adviser Pirapan Salirathavibhaga.

Bangkok Post · Oct 29, 2022

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.

Bangkok Post · Oct 28, 2022

Ex-Democrat deputy chief quits the party

Former deputy Democrat Party leader Trairong Suwannakhiri has resigned from the party, saying he wants to support a new political outfit that shares similar ideologies.

Bangkok Post · Aug 14, 2022

Govt holds key to poll bill fate

All eyes will be on whether an election bill that would provide small political parties with a greater chance to win list-MP seats can pass the third and final reading in parliament today amid fears a rescheduled parliament joint session may be cancelled again due to a lack of quorum.

Bangkok Post · Aug 2, 2022

PM won't turn back on PPRP

Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha has provided assurances that he will not turn his back on the ruling Palang Pracharath Party (PPRP) and is actually considering applying for party membership.

Bangkok Post · Aug 1, 2022

New pro-PPRP party 'lacks appeal'

All eyes will be on Wednesday's launch of the Ruam Thai Sang Chart Party which is widely seen as a possible offshoot of the ruling Palang Pracharath Party (PPRP) and a ploy by the ruling party to address its waning popularity.

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