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Prayut Chan-o-Cha
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 Dissolves Parliament, Paving Way For May Election
By Sebastian Strangio
The polls will once again see a showdown between the allies of exiled former Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra and the country's conservative establishment.
From the Streets to the Ballot Box: Ex-Student Protesters Prepare for Thailand’s Election
By Robin Vochelet
Once at the forefront of the youthful protests against PM Prayut Chan-o-cha, activists weigh in on the stakes of the upcoming polls.
Thailand’s Prayut Says Parliament Will Be Dissolved in Early March
By Sebastian Strangio
The upcoming election, due to fall in early May, will see the Thai leader stand for election for the first time.
Prayut Closes the Gap in Preferred Choice for Thailand’s Next PM
By Sebastian Strangio
A new poll shows the Thai leader as the preferred candidate among respondents in the capital Bangkok.
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
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
By Tita Sanglee
The country's political landscape is in a state of high flux as it moves toward next year's general election.
Former Thai PM’s Daughter Launches Populist Opposition Campaign
By Sebastian Strangio
The Pheu Thai Party is seeking to end nearly a decade of military-backed rule, but faces many challenges in a political system designed in part to exclude it from power.
Asia-Pacific Leaders to Tackle Trade, Sustainability in Bangkok
By Chalida Ekvitthayavechnukul
Thai officials are hoping to steer discussions away from the Ukraine war toward issues including climate change, economic disruptions, and COVID-19 recovery.
Thai PM Could Jump to New Party Ahead of 2023 Election
By Sebastian Strangio
Prayut Chan-o-cha is being courted by the newly formed Ruam Thai Sang Chart party, which was founded last year by one of his advisors.
Thai PM Orders Gun, Drugs Crackdown After Daycare Center Massacre
By Sebastian Strangio
The ghastly mass shooting in Nong Bua Lamphu Province has cast a light on the inadequacy of the country's current gun control regulations.