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Pheu Thai Party (PTP)

A Role Reversal for Bangkok’s Middle Class

A Role Reversal for Bangkok’s Middle Class

By Jason Johnson
Residents of Thailand's capital have historically come down on the side of conservatism and reaction. They now loom as a force for reform.

New Thai Government Readies Populist Economic Measures

New Thai Government Readies Populist Economic Measures

By Sebastian Strangio
Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin is expected to announce a range of inducements, including debt moratoriums and energy subsidies.
Thailand’s New Government Takes Office After Being Sworn-in

Thailand’s New Government Takes Office After Being Sworn-in

By Sebastian Strangio
As a product of political compromise, Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin's cabinet contains a number of familiar faces.

Thaksin Preparing to Apply for Royal Pardon, Lawyer Says

Thaksin Preparing to Apply for Royal Pardon, Lawyer Says

By Sebastian Strangio
The former leader returned to Thailand in a blaze of publicity last week after more than 15 years in self-exile.

Real Estate Tycoon Srettha Thavisin Secures Votes to Become Thailand’s Next Prime Minister

Real Estate Tycoon Srettha Thavisin Secures Votes to Become Thailand’s Next Prime Minister

By Jintamas Saksornchai
The vote came shortly after former PM Thaksin Shinawatra, the spiritual leader of Srettha's Pheu Thai Party, returned to Thailand after 15 years in self-exile.

Former Thai PM Thaksin Returns From Self-exile as PM Vote Looms

Former Thai PM Thaksin Returns From Self-exile as PM Vote Looms

By Sebastian Strangio
The fugitive leader's return reflects the dramatic realignment that has taken place in Thai politics since the general election in May.

Thailand’s Pheu Thai Party Joins With Former Rival to Form Government

Thailand’s Pheu Thai Party Joins With Former Rival to Form Government

By Sebastian Strangio
The marriage of convenience between Pheu Thai and the United Thai Nation Party reflects the stunning political realignment that has occurred since May's general election.
Changing Thailand: New Ideology, Old Politics

Changing Thailand: New Ideology, Old Politics

By Watcharin Rattanataymee
Despite the PM vote setback, the success of the Move Forward Party during the election has created a new dynamic in Thai politics – one that is likely to persist.

Thailand’s Constitutional Court Rejects Move Forward Petition Challenging Parliamentary Vote

Thailand’s Constitutional Court Rejects Move Forward Petition Challenging Parliamentary Vote

By Sebastian Strangio
The court's decision has paved the way for Parliament to convene on August 22 to select a prime minister.

Thailand’s Move Forward Party Won’t Back Pheu Thai’s PM Bid

Thailand’s Move Forward Party Won’t Back Pheu Thai’s PM Bid

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

Thailand’s Pheu Thai Party Welcomes New Parties Into Potential Governing Coalition

Thailand’s Pheu Thai Party Welcomes New Parties Into Potential Governing Coalition

By Sebastian Strangio
Despite the new recruits, the party faces some difficult choices in reaching the majority that it needs in the House of Representatives.
Pheu Thai, Bhumjaithai Agree to Form Thailand’s Next Government

Pheu Thai, Bhumjaithai Agree to Form Thailand’s Next Government

By Sebastian Strangio
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.

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