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The National Anti-Corruption Commission (NACC) has dropped charges filed against former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra and three others in a corruption case linked with Thai Airways International’s (THAI) purchase of 10 Airbus aircraft between 2003 and 2004, according to one of the parties charged in the case.

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Welfare vow 'boosts PPRP'

As speculated, Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha has parted company with the Palang Pracharath Party (PPRP), a move political observers believe will lead to major changes in the ruling party and allow its leader Gen Prawit Wongsuwon to pursue his political ambitions.

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Vote buying does not ensure success

Vote buying in parliament is an ugly form of dirty politics which normally rears its head during a censure debate, especially on the last day, before a vote is to be taken.

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B100k 'bribes' a hot topic in parliament

The opposition Move Forward party had hoped for a miracle -- that the so-called Group of 16 MPs from small parties would vote to censure Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha and his 10 ministers along with the opposition.

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Payments scandal overshadows vote

The government comfortably survived a no-confidence vote on Saturday even as commotion opened on another front concerning secret payments to small parties.

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'No reshuffle,' says defiant PM

Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha has denied speculation of a possible cabinet reshuffle in the wake of the censure debate, with a vote of confidence to be held on Saturday.

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Group of 16 won't back 2 ministers

A group of 16 MPs mostly from small parties yesterday made it clear they will vote against at least two cabinet ministers.

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Setthakij Thai defies PM

The Setthakij Thai Party led by Thamanat Prompow has vowed to vote against Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha and cabinet ministers targeted in the upcoming no-confidence debate, in what is seen as a bid to force a change of government leadership, a party source says.

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Small fry may turn coat at censure meet

A Group of 16 MPs from small parties is undecided whether to vote against the government in the next censure debate.

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No word on Thamanat dinner date

A dinner on May 23 between the opposition Pheu Thai Party and the Setthakij Thai Party and small parties is still on, according to Deputy Pheu Thai leader Yuttapong Charasathien.

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Pichet slated for disloyalty

The ruling Palang Pracharath Party (PPRP) on Wednesday handed down punishments against MP Pichet Sathirachawal for turning against it by allegedly teaming up with the Pheu Thai Party in preparing a censure debate targeting the government.

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A treacherous lot

The next few months could be the most politically treacherous time for Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha although toppling him and cutting short the life of his administration may be easier said than done.

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