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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.

Bangkok Post · Dec 27, 2022

Politicians make hay while the sun shines

It was a year of tumult on the political front, with Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha's selection as sole prime ministerial candidate of the United Thai Nation Party, the Constitutional Court's ruling that Prime Minister Prayut's term still had time to run, and the landslide victory of independent candidate Chadchart Sittipunt…

Bangkok Post · Dec 26, 2022

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.

Bangkok Post · Dec 25, 2022

Prayut to chair UTN 'super board'

Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha is expected to chair the "super board" of the United Thai Nation (UTN) Party, according to a source.

Bangkok Post · Dec 19, 2022

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.

Bangkok Post · Dec 12, 2022

Anutin 'not keen' on being Prayut's heir

Bhumjaithai Party leader and Deputy Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul said he wouldn't want to inherit the prime minister's post from anyone, saying many of those who did so in the past didn't manage to serve a full term.

Bangkok Post · Dec 8, 2022

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

Prayut wants to stay PM for 2 more years

Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha said on Tuesday that he wanted to remain in his position for two more years after the next general election.

Bangkok Post · Dec 6, 2022

Prayut wants to remain as prime minister for 2 more years

Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha said on Tuesday that he wanted to remain in his position for two more years after the next general election, and then find a suitable successor due to his tenure limitation.

Bangkok Post · Dec 6, 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