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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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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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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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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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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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The political fog is lifting

It has become more clear in the past few weeks who will make the cut as prime ministerial candidates of several major parties as the country begins the countdown to the next general election.

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'We're not enemies,' PM says

Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha has insisted he and the leader of the ruling Palang Palang Pracharath Party (PPRP), Prawit Wongsuwon, are not political enemies.

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Unity a 'pipe dream'

When Newin Chidchob, a highly respected figure in the Bhumjaithai Party, called for parties to reconcile their differences ahead of the next election, many were sceptical.

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Gen Prawit upbeat on electoral success

Deputy Prime Minister Prawit Wongsuwon said his ruling Palang Pracharath Party (PPRP) should remain in government after the next general election and would then work to improve people's lives.

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Party 'no mere vehicle for PM'

Pirapan Salirathavibhaga, leader of the United Thai Nation (UTN) Party, has reaffirmed his belief that the party's main aim is serving the best interests of the people rather than helping Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha cling on to power.

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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.

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When will PM go to the polls?

The upcoming general election is scheduled to take place on May 7 next year, provided the House of Representatives completes its term on March 23.

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Stakes high as Prayut switches parties

Finally, Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha announced on Friday his decision to join the Ruam Thai Sang Chart, or United Thai Nation (UTN) party, to become its first choice candidate for the premiership at the next election.

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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.

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PPRP to overhaul structure

The Palang Pracharath Party (PPRP) is planning to overhaul its executive board, with its leader Prawit Wongsuwon looking set to be nominated as the party's sole prime ministerial candidate in the next election.

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Democrats on the brink

The Democrat Party disputes a recent opinion poll that poured cold water over its prospects in the next general election, saying voters will have the final say.

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The shadow of Tuhao

Right on cue, activist Srisuwan Janya, secretary-general of the Association for the Protection of the Constitution, went to the Election Commission on Dec 6 to file a petition calling on the poll regulator to seek the dissolution of two major parties in connection with the high-profile Chinese criminal syndicate allegedly…

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Bhumjaithai rolls out red carpet for defectors

The Bhumjaithai Party on Friday welcomed to its ranks 34 former MPs who applied for membership and confirmed their intention to contest the next polls under the party's banner.

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Put an end to 'feel-good' populist policies

With a tight election race coming, some political parties have rolled out populist policies to entice voters, hoping for a big victory. However, we all know those populist schemes require massive amounts of money, and not many have tangible benefits. It's safe to say that most, if not all, parties…

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Former MPs jump ship, join Bhumjaithai

About 40 politicians, 34 of them former MPs, applied for membership of Bhumjaithai on Friday, confirming their intention to run under their new party's banner at the coming general election.

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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.

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PM to clarify future on return from summit

Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha on Monday pledged to clarify his political future after returning from the Asean-Europe summit in Belgium.

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40 MPs poised to join Bhumjaithai Party

About 40 MPs from various parties are expected to announce their allegiance to the Bhumjaithai Party (BJT) later this week in a move seen as bolstering its leader Anutin Charnvirakul's chance of becoming the next prime minister.

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Landslide doubts emerge

With the countdown to the May 7 general election next year having begun, the prospect of Pheu Thai forming the next government on its own could become more distant as the fateful day draws closer, according to a political source.

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