Profile photo: Chaichanok Chidchob//his Fb page

Chaichanok Chidchob: Heir of political ‘kingmaker’ Newin stakes claim in Bhumjaithai

The resignation of Saksayam Chidchob, brother of political heavyweight Newin Chidchob, as secretary-general of the coalition Bhumjaithai Party has triggered upheaval in its executive board and the appointment of his…

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Nualphan Lamsam

“Madam Pang” applies for presidency of Football Association of Thailand

Nualphan Lamsam, known locally “Madam Pang” and manager of Thailand’s national football team, applied for the position of president of the Football Association of Thailand today. She is the first…

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Tourism and Sports Minister Sudawan Wangsuphakijkosol

Sudawan Wangsuphakijkosol: First-time MP ready to blaze trail as tourism minister

Sudawan Wangsuphakijkosol, a first-time MP, has surprised observers by winning a post in Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin’s new Cabinet. The 41-year-old was catapulted to the top of Thailand’s political tree…

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Not the time to form an alternative government says Bhumjaithai leader

Bhumjaithai party leader Anutin Charnvirakul has dismissed the suggestion that the party take the lead in forming an alternative administration, in case the eight coalition parties led by the Move…

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Bhumjaithai Party ready to join any party to form the next government

The Bhumjaithai Party is ready to join hands with any party to form a new government, after the next general election. Its leader, Anutin Charnvirakul, is qualified to be the…

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Newin Chidchob is viewed as the party’s patriarch. Party leader Anutin and other Bhumjaithai politicians often refer to him as “Khru Yai” or the headmaster.(Photo by Buriram United)

Newin Chidchob: The kingmaker of Thai politics returns as election looms

Although officially out of politics, Newin Chidchob appears to be playing the role of kingmaker for prime ministerial candidate Anutin Charnvirakul from the coalition Bhumjaithai Party. Newin took the same…

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King-maker Newin vows to support Anutin as next PM

Newin Chidchob, a veteran politician and the unofficial patriarch of Bhumjaithai Party, pledged Tuesday to help Deputy Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul to become prime minister after the next general elections….

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