Bhumjaithai Party

The former PM believes legalized gambling will help revive Thailand's moribund economy, but political rivals are using the issue to challenge his authority.

The new cabinet line-up has not been officially announced, but is likely to feature a mix of continuity and change.

The plan to ban the drug, two years after its historic decriminalization, has opened up a political rift in PM Srettha Thavisin's coalition government.

The kingdom’s senatorial selection is a reminder that although Thailand is no longer under a dictatorship, the dictator’s legacy continues to rule.

The decision will make the party more reliant on the support of the military-backed parties whose dominance it has long opposed.

The pact between the two parties, which came in second and third in May's general election, could spell an end to Thailand's protracted post-election deadlock.

How the change in voting tendencies among Bangkokians may indicate a national political shift.

Eight parties have now agreed to join the MFP-led coalition, leader Pita Limjaroenrat said, while outreach to other parties is ongoing.

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

In June, the country became the first in Asia to legalize the use of marijuana for medical purposes. But a booming recreational market has prompted a sharp backlash.

The country's southern coastal provinces, once a stronghold of the Democrat Party, are once again up for grabs.

The vote gave several hints about the likely direction of Thai politics ahead of next year's general election.