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Election candidates from all political parties are gathering at venues across the country, designated by the Election Commission, to register their constituency candidacies for the February 8 general election.
Their association was short-lived, and the prospect of them joining forces again now looks far-fetched. And judging from their leaders’ most recent strong words, Bhumjaithai and the People’s parties -- which are projected to dominate the upcoming general election—appear to have already burned their bridges.
The Democrat Party unveiled its three prime ministerial candidates today ahead of the registration of election candidacy, which begins tomorrow.
Commerce Minister Suphajee Suthumpun had formally notified the relevant authorities of the reason she did not vote in the local elections, in accordance with procedures set by the Election Commission (EC), government spokesperson Siripong Angkasakulkiat said yesterday.
The Bhumjaithai Party will not join the People’s Party in forming the next government after the upcoming general election, due to the latter’s stance on amending the lèse-majesté law, or Section 112 of the Criminal Code, Prime Minister and party leader Anutin Charnvirakul said today.
Bhumjaithai Party leader Anutin Charnvirakul claimed today that the party is now ready to stage a political comeback, serve the people, and lead the country to prosperity under its new slogan, “Say and Do Plus.”
The Bhumjaithai party has nominated party leader Anutin Charnvirakul and Foreign Minister Sihasak Phuangketkeow as its candidates for the post of prime minister ahead of next year’s general election.
The Palang Pracharath party announced a reshuffle of its leadership and prime ministerial candidates today, with Treenuch Thienthong replacing Prawit Wongsuwan as the party’s first PM candidate.
Democrat Party leader Abhisit Vejjajiva has ruled out any possibility of cooperating with the Kla Tham Party led by Thammanat Prompao after the upcoming general election.
The Pheu Thai party unveiled their three prime ministerial candidates today. They are Yodchanan Wongsawat, party leader Julapun Amornvivat and Suriya Juangroongruangkit.
A group of former MPs and provincial councilors, loyal to former Democrat party leader Chalermchai Sri-on, officially joined the Kla Tham party of Thammanat Prompao today.
Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul admitted today that Thailand cannot prevent fuel exported to Laos via the Chong Mek border checkpoint in Sirindhorn district of Ubon Ratchathani from subsequently being diverted to Cambodia.
