Prawit Wongsuwan

Despite withering popularity and internal divisions, the military-backed ruling party is still a force to be reckoned with.

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

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.

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.

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

The country's political landscape is in a state of high flux as it moves toward next year's general election.

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

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

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.

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 leader appears to be putting his own political survival over public health considerations or policy consistency