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Move Forward party leader Pita Limjaroenrat declared the victory of his party’s candidate, Pongsathon Sonpechnarintr, in the Rayong Constituency 3 by-election on Sunday, as he thanked voters for their support. According to unofficial results, Pongsathon garnered 39,296 votes against his closest rival, Democrat candidate Banyat Jetanachan, who scored 26,466 and Sub-Lt Ruangchai Sombatphuthorn of Rang
Move Forward party candidate Pongsathon Sonpechnarintr is ahead of his closest rival from the Democrat party, Banyat Jetanachan, by a wide margin about one hour after vote counting began in the by-election in Rayong’s Constituency 3 today (Sunday). More than half of the voters at 207 polling stations in Constituency 3 have voted for Pongsathon,
Thailand’s new defence minister Sutin Klungsang denied a report today (Sunday) that he has appointed two members of the Shinawatra family as his chief advisor and secretary. The report was based on a leaked defence minister order, appointing six individuals to his staff, including Payap Shinawatra, younger brother of former prime minister Thaksin as chief
Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin has rejected a request from the Udon Thani provincial administration for an additional 3 billion baht, on top of the 2.5 billion baht already approved by the cabinet, for the hosting of the International Horticultural Exposition in the province from November 1st, 2026 to March 17th, 2027. At a briefing on
The Supreme Court’s Criminal Division for Political Office Holders dismissed the National Anti-Corruption Commission’s (NACC) charge of making a false asset statement against former Palang Pracharath MP for Ratchaburi province Pareena Kraikupt on Friday. The NACC had also demanded that the court revoke Pareena’s rights to contest elections if she was found guilty. According to
Interior Minister Anutin Charnvirakul has instructed all provincial governors to check the backgrounds of individuals before they are appointed as officials, citing the case of “Praween”, aka “Kamnan Nok”, a sub-district chief in Nakhon Pathom province. Praween is accused of involvement in the killing of a police officer and the wounding of another at his
Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin, accompanied by some members of the Cabinet, met with people in a northeastern province of Khon Kaen today (Friday) and discussed drought problems. This is his first provincial trip after taking the oath of office on Tuesday. His government will be fully functional after delivering its policy statement to parliament on
Election Commission (EC) has confirmed that Pongsathon Sonpechnarintr, the Move Forward party candidate running in the by-election in Constituency 3 of Rayong province, is qualified to contest the poll this Sunday. The EC’s ruling, which was published on its website, dismissed a complaint challenging the qualifications of Pongsathon on the grounds that he was a
The Interior Ministry is known as one of Thailand’s most bureaucratic and hierarchical government agencies and this is something that new Interior Minister Anutin Charnvirakul wants to change. On his first visit to the ministry on Thursday, Anutin made it clear that, from now on, he will be working with officials and personnel as “a
Before going to take oath of office at Dusit Royal Palace on September 5, Prime Minister Srettha arrived at Government House in his new Lexus LM 350h Executive saloon, causing many to wonder whether he will use it as his official vehicle. Some went further, claiming that Srettha wanted to use the Lexus as his
Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin said today (Wednesday) that he will work diligently, because the public are expecting him to solve their problems, but asked for time to do what is needed. Srettha was speaking at a press conference today, after he had chaired the first Cabinet meeting at the Government House, following an oath-taking ceremony
A meeting of political parties to assign the chairs of 35 House Standing Committees yesterday (Monday) made no progress, as the parties refused to compromise, according to Pichet Chuamuangphan, second deputy House spokesman. Pichet was speaking after chairing the meeting at which the parties submitted their requests for committees they want to chair. “The desires
