MYSTERIOUS: 5 - What They Never Told You

Gen Prayut, Comeback Man?

Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha's chances of returning to power after the upcoming general election have improved as his political opponents face significant challenges, according to political experts.

Bangkok Post · Mar 5, 2023

Late convert to democracy

Deputy Prime Minister and leader of the Palang Pracharath Party Gen Prawit Wongsuwon's latest attempts to woo voter support raises quite a few eyebrows.

Bangkok Post · Mar 2, 2023

Prayut running down clock to aid UTN

There is something odd about Thailand's upcoming election. By all indications, it is slated to take place on May 7. Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha has announced that he will soon dissolve the Lower House to set the poll in motion. But no such dissolution has yet been announced, while the…

Bangkok Post · Mar 2, 2023

Are the stars aligning for Pheu Thai?

As all politicians are rolling up their sleeves for the next election, it's clear Pheu Thai is in the lead. There is speculation that Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha will dissolve parliament next month, probably on March 15, so that the country can head to the polls scheduled for May 7…

Bangkok Post · Feb 24, 2023

30 MPs tipped to shift to UTN

At least 30 more MPs are expected to defect to the United Thai Nation (UTN) Party to boost the chances of it winning 25 House seats, the number it needs to nominate Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha as its prime ministerial candidate, a source said.

Bangkok Post · Feb 23, 2023

Speedier EC probes 'could hurt parties'

A new regulation issued by the Election Commission (EC) to enable it to speed up the dissolution of a political party could be detrimental to several parties, including the ruling Palang Pracharath Party (PPRP), Justice Minister Somsak Thepsutin said on Tuesday.

Bangkok Post · Feb 22, 2023

Rivals vie for Chon Buri

The elections in Chon Buri are being closely watched because not only is it a battleground between two opposing camps, but the outcome can also decide the fate of Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha, who is seeking to return as head of the government.

Bangkok Post · Feb 19, 2023

Pheu Thai's Nattawut denies secret deal with Palang Pracharath

There is no such thing as a "secret deal" between the Pheu Thai and Palang Pracharath (PPRP) parties to form a government after the election because Pheu Thai is concentrating on winning with a landslide, Nattawut Saikuar said on Sunday.

Bangkok Post · Feb 19, 2023

MFP 'outshines' Pheu Thai in debate

The Move Forward Party (MFP) MPs delivered well-prepared performances in the two-day general debate, especially during the grilling of the government over shady businesses operated by Chinese triads, according to academics.

Bangkok Post · Feb 19, 2023

PPRP pledges title deed conversion for poor farmers

The Palang Pracharath Party (PPRP) is promising to give title deeds to Sor Por Kor landholders in a bid to alleviate poverty in rural areas, according to PPRP MP for Phayao, Thamanat Prompow on Monday.

Bangkok Post · Feb 13, 2023