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The National Anti-Corruption Commission (NACC) has decided to remove commissioner Ekkawit Watchawalku, who has been implicated in a bribery scandal linked to Surachate Hakparn, the dismissed former deputy national police chief.
Gen Prawit Wongsuwan today resigned as leader of the Palang Pracharath party and Trinuch Thienthong theian” resigns as leader of the Palang Pracharath Party due to health reasons; party appoints “Trinuch” as new leader
People’s party leader Natthaphong Ruengpanyawut has emerged as the favourite candidate for prime minister in the February 8 general election, according to a public opinion survey conducted by Thai PBS, in collaboration with the Sripatum Poll–D-Vote Centre of Sripatum University.
The People’s party spokesman, Parit Wacharasindhu, has explained that the party supports a military that defends Thai sovereignty and the security of the people amidst widespread criticism accusing the party of being against the military.
Democrat Party leader Abhisit Vejjajiva said today that his party is focusing on persuading undecided voters to reconsider and vote for the Democrats in the general election next month.
Conservative voters are likely to be split between the Bhumjaithai and Democrat parties in the general election, a repeat of 2019, when they were divided over backing General Prayut Chan-o-cha or Abhisit Vejjajiva as prime minister, said former Democrat MP and political commentator Thepthai Senpong.
With only about a month to go before Thailand’s next general election, the leaders of two major political parties were out on the campaign trail today, with Pheu Thai campaigning in Bangkok and the People’s Party in Nakhon Ratchasima.
The People’s Party on Tuesday nominated a former MP known for his unsuccessful push for liquor liberalisation as its new candidate for a Bangkok constituency, replacing a previous nominee who resigned after being detained by police for alleged involvement in money laundering.
The People’s party will replace its candidate in a Bangkok constituency after he was detained by police in connection with a major drug-related money laundering investigation, party executive member Phicharn Chaowapatanawong said today.
The People’s Party is entering the upcoming general election without formerly one of its most controversial policies which was viewed by many political observers as having contributed to its victory in the poll in 2023.
Kunming - China will continue to make efforts to rebuild peace between Thailand and Cambodia and is willing to offer humanitarian assistance to people in need in both countries, Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi said.
Representatives of 52 political parties gathered at the Centara Life hotel this morning, in the compound of the government complex, to register lists of their party-list and prime ministerial candidates.
