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Thai Opposition Parties Tracking Well Ahead of General Election

Thai Opposition Parties Tracking Well Ahead of General Election

By Sebastian Strangio
Two surveys conducted earlier this month show the opposition Pheu Thai Party and Move Forward Party commanding significant support among the electorate.

No Time to Die: Thailand’s Palang Pracharath Party

No Time to Die: Thailand’s Palang Pracharath Party

By Tita Sanglee
Despite withering popularity and internal divisions, the military-backed ruling party is still a force to be reckoned with.
How Thailand’s Upcoming Election May Alter Its Foreign Policy

How Thailand’s Upcoming Election May Alter Its Foreign Policy

By Arin Chinnasathian and Karen Lee
Thai citizens will be faced with a choice between the current stagnant approach, and a more modern, relevant, and adaptive foreign policy.

Thai PM Launches Election Campaign, Pledges ‘New Political Climate’

Thai PM Launches Election Campaign, Pledges ‘New Political Climate’

By Sebastian Strangio
Launching the United Thai Nation Party's campaign, the former general promised to "move beyond" the conflict that has gripped Thai politics over the past two decades.

Thai PM Says He Has ‘Date in Mind’ For Dissolution of Parliament

Thai PM Says He Has ‘Date in Mind’ For Dissolution of Parliament

By Sebastian Strangio
Dissolving parliament early would have some minor benefits for Prayut Chan-o-cha's United Thai Nation party, but is unlikely to significantly improve its chances.

Thailand’s Prayut Changes Party, Says Willing to Remain PM

Thailand’s Prayut Changes Party, Says Willing to Remain PM

By Sebastian Strangio
The leader has officially joined the United Thai Nation Party, in the hope of making an impression at this year's election.

Thai Political Parties: No Eternal Allies, No Perpetual Enemies

Thai Political Parties: No Eternal Allies, No Perpetual Enemies

By Tita Sanglee
The country's political landscape is in a state of high flux as it moves toward next year's general election.
Thai Court Rules PM Can Stay, Did Not Exceed Term Limit

Thai Court Rules PM Can Stay, Did Not Exceed Term Limit

By Grant Peck
The court rejected an opposition petition arguing that the leader had exceeded his constitutional limit of eight years in office.

Thai Constitutional Court to Rule on PM’s Tenure on Sept. 30

Thai Constitutional Court to Rule on PM’s Tenure on Sept. 30

By Sebastian Strangio
Whatever its decision, the outcome will do little to undermine the control of Thailand's royal-military establishment.

Thai Court Suspends PM Prayut Pending Ruling on Term Limit

Thai Court Suspends PM Prayut Pending Ruling on Term Limit

By Tassanee Vejpongsa and Grant Peck
Judges ruled that there are grounds to consider an opposition petition arguing that the Thai leader has exceeded his term limit and should step down.

Who Is Thammanat Prompao, the Man Shaking up Thailand’s Ruling Coalition?

Who Is Thammanat Prompao, the Man Shaking up Thailand’s Ruling Coalition?

By Tita Sanglee
Despite being expelled from the Phalang Pracharat Party, the former deputy agriculture minister is creating headaches for Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha.
Thailand’s Reopening Confusion: Another Reflection of Government Disunity

Thailand’s Reopening Confusion: Another Reflection of Government Disunity

By Tita Sanglee
Thailand's leader appears to be putting his own political survival over public health considerations or policy consistency

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