Debating the future
How political parties offer to address the country’s ills
Leading candidates of political parties in the March-24 general election have taken part in a special forum organized by Thai PBS to publicize and debate their visions and policies. They cover major issues from public health, environment and education to immediate measures to address economic woes. Click here for coverage of the forum.
“Unpredictable, messy” is how the March-24 election is seen by academics
The March-24 is anything but predictable. That’s the general consensus among some of Thailand’s leading academics and political experts just...
Political Pulse
Resist the urge to photograph your ballot
Saturday, March 23, 2019: Everyone knows the rules when entering the voting booth, but having a smartphone in the pocket...
Political Pulse is a regular update of important political events leading to the Thai election. The snapshots will be on a daily basis, so plan your visit accordingly. Once a day is perfect.
Key Players
Gen Prayut Chan-o-cha: Fighting to protect his legacy
Gen Prayut Chan-o-cha, the prime minister and head of the ruling National Council for Peace and Order (NCPO), has decided...
Profiles
Anutin: “Kingmaker” or a lot more?
Amid all the uncertainties in the aftermath of Sunday’s general election, one man has gone virtually and mysteriously underground. Everyone’s...
All of a sudden, Bhumjaithai leader Anutin Charnvirakul, has emerged as a potential “kingmaker” in the post-election scenario. But the question at moment is whether the billionaire-turned-politician will aim for the sky.
Highlights of the week
Analysis: As March 24 draws near, Abhisit’s dilemma deepens
Over the past few days, Abhisit Vejjajiva was provoked by two key figures on both sides of the national divide....
Democrat leader Abhisit Vejjajiva apparently believes he has played his trump card by saying no to both Pheu Thai Party and Gen Prayut Chan-o-cha. But does he really know what will be in store for...
What you should know about Thailand's election 2019
The electoral system is the key
The March-24 general election is being seen as a major political transition for Thailand. It will see a contest between...
Political quotes
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EU urges speedy declaration of election results
The European Union has expressed hope that Thailand’s Election Commission (EC) will be able to declare the final election result as soon as possible and that any reported irregularities are resolved swiftly and transparently. The EU spokesman said in a statement issued yesterday, that the March-24 election constitutes an important step towards restoring a democratic form of governance. “As the... -
Unofficially Pheu Thai leads the pack with 137 House seats
The pro-Thaksin Pheu Thai party has emerged as the winner of the March-24 general election, garnering 137 House seats from 350 constituencies nationwide, according to unofficial poll results announced yesterday by the Election Commission (EC). The party did not get any additional seats from its party list candidates The pro-Prayut Palang Pracharat party came second with 97 seats, followed by...
Videos
Asean
Vietnam asks Malaysia to release woman accused of Kim Jong Nam’s poisoning
Vietnam called on Malaysia on Tuesday to free a Vietnamese woman accused in the 2017 murder of the North Korean...
Politics
Dust stirred up as rivals compete for control
The rival attempts by Palang Pracharat and Pheu Thai to cobble up a post-election coalition government promise to be a...
General
Sudarat insists winner should form govt
Pheu Thai party chief election strategist Sudarat Keyuraphan announced shortly after the close of the voting that the party stands...
Business
Economics professor accuses parties of wooing voters with dream populist policies
All political parties contesting the March-24 election are engaged in selling “dream” populist policies to woo voters without clarifying how they will fund these policies, said Mr.Narong Petprasert,...
Food and Travel
The Origins of Pad Thai
The world can’t seem to get enough of Pad Thai. That one is true. In all corners of the world,...
