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The opposition-sponsored motion seeking a referendum on the charter rewrite remains intact and can be tabled for a vote after parliament convenes in November, said chief opposition whip Sutin Klungsang.

Bangkok Post

Senate's PM pick role up for debate

A charter amendment plan seeking to strip the Senate of its power to take part in electing a prime minister is due to go before a joint sitting for debate today, according to the opposition whip.

Bangkok Post

Few threats on horizon

The post-censure debate period may pose less of a hassle for the government, with the growing prospect of a return to power of the current coalition parties after the next election, say political scientists.

Bangkok Post

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Opposition: PM shouldn't be proud of his coup

Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha should not be proud of his coup d'etat, and it was wrong of him to imply he was, the opposition chief whip said on Thursday.

Bangkok Post

Trials & Tribulations Of Thailand's Cannabis Decriminalization: Opposition Blasts Health Minister Over Lack Of Rules

Back in 2018, Thailand became the first Southeast Asian country to legalize medical marijuana.

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Prayut 'unfazed' by censure

Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha on Monday appeared unfazed by the upcoming no-confidence debate, despite uncertainties over how small coalition parties would cast their votes.

Bangkok Post

Doubt over Setthakij Thai clout

Some are asking what if any role the Setthakij Thai Party led by Thamanat Prompow can play in overthrowing the government in the upcoming no-confidence debate.

Bangkok Post

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Pheu Thai fury at list-MP flip

The Pheu Thai Party has threatened to seek a Constitutional Court ruling as parliament votes in support of a method using 500 to calculate party-list seats.

Bangkok Post

Calling on the red shirts: Pheu Thai needs you to beat the dope vote!

The Pheu Thai Party has welcomed former red-shirt stalwart Nattawut Saikuar back to the fold, hoping his oratorical skills will help win support in the Northeast that has been tapped by the Bhumjaithai Party, political scientists say.

Bangkok Post

Opposition to file censure bid next week

The opposition plans to submit a motion by the end of next week calling for a censure debate, much of which it says will likely target Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha and five core ministries.

Bangkok Post

Licking its post-poll wounds, PPRP faces downgrade to 'medium' status

The results of the gubernatorial race and the city council election on May 22 are troubling developments for the Palang Pracharath Party (PPRP) with political analysts agreeing the ruling party is unlikely to repeat its 2019 poll success in Bangkok.

Bangkok Post

Smear sparks poll unrest fear

The final stretch of the Bangkok governor campaign is heating up with the front-running candidate smeared with a scare tactic last employed in the March 3, 2013 Bangkok election governor campaign.

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