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The defection of two key figures of the Sam Mitr faction, Suriya Juangroongruangkit and Somsak Thepsutin, from the Palang Pracharath Party (PPRP) to the Pheu Thai Party has dealt a blow to the ruling party.

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PPRP expects to hold ground in city

The ruling Palang Pracharath Party (PPRP) aims to capture at least a dozen House seats in Bangkok in the next election, the same number it won in the previous poll.

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Bhumjaithai leader opens to pre-poll talks with any parties

Bhumjaithai Party leader Anutin Charnvirakul said on Thursday that he was open to talks with any political parties for the time being, while expecting his party to win 70 House seats in the next general election.

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Pita rules out alliance with PPRP, UTN

The Move Forward Party (MFP) on Wednesday ruled out the possibility of forming an alliance with the Palang Pracharath Party (PPRP) or the United Thai Nation Party (UTN) after the election.

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Prawit makes policy unity pitch

Deputy Prime Minister and Palang Pracharath Party (PPRP) leader Prawit Wongsuwon has vowed to implement any party's policies that benefit the public if he becomes prime minister after the election.

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Politicians step up election campaigns

An anti-government group tried to confront Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha during his official tour in Ratchaburi on Monday, as pickets against political parties at their campaign trails could be expected to be more common.

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Coup window not closed

Academics agree it will be difficult for coups to take place in the country from now on but they have not ruled them out, especially under extreme conditions such as political violence.

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PM vows no more coups

Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha on Thursday vowed there would be no more coups, saying the 2014 putsch was the last, in an attempt to allay fears as the general election nears.

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'Narrow' elite irks Prawit

Deputy Prime Minister and Palang Pracharath Party (PPRP) leader Prawit Wongsuwon has said he can do a better job than others in promoting national reconciliation and coordinating national development between politicians and the elite.

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Prawit: I'm the best choice for reconciliation

Deputy Prime Minister Prawit Wongsuwon, who is also the leader of the coalition-core Palang Pracharath Party (PPRP), says he is the best man to promote national reconciliation and coordinate national development between politicians and the elite.

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Gen Prayut, Comeback Man?

Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha's chances of returning to power after the upcoming general election have improved as his political opponents face significant challenges, according to political experts.

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MFP 'ready to work with Pheu Thai'

The Move Forward Party (MFP) is ready to work with the Pheu Thai Party after the coming election and has reiterated its determination not to join any coalition government that includes either Gen Prayut Chan-o-cha or Gen Prawit Wongsuwon.

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Late convert to democracy

Deputy Prime Minister and leader of the Palang Pracharath Party Gen Prawit Wongsuwon's latest attempts to woo voter support raises quite a few eyebrows.

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Emergency decree extended in deep South

Deputy Prime Minister Prawit Wongsuwon has approved a further extension of the emergency decree in the three southern border provinces of Pattani, Yala and Narathiwat for another three months, from March 20 to June 19.

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Too early to talk about UTN-PPRP tie-up: PM

Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha has insisted it is premature to speculate on the chances of the United Thai Nation (UTN) Party and the ruling Palang Pracharath Party (PPRP) forming a coalition government together after the poll.

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New registrations for welfare cards open

The cabinet has approved a new round of registrations for state welfare cards with 14.6 million low-income earners meeting the criteria and eligible for benefits.

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Prawit vows to end elite-liberal conflict

Deputy Prime Minister Prawit Wongsuwon says he has decided remain in politics because he sees a need to overcome a prevailing conflict between elite authoritarianism and liberalism, and believes he is the man for job if given the chance.

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'Poor cards' not a solution

This Wednesday, over 20 million people are crossing their fingers in hopes of receiving approval for state welfare cards, which will provide them with 200-300 baht per month, plus up to 500 baht per month for public transport expenses.

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Parties shed pre-poll blood

Major parties have been rocked by conflict from within in the lead-up to the next poll and the problem could have a direct bearing on how they fare when the big day comes.

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'Ung Ing' denies deal to work with PPRP

Pheu Thai Family chief Paetongtarn "Ung Ing" Shinawatra has rejected a claim by former massage parlour tycoon and ex-politician Chuvit Kamolvisit that the party is working towards a secret deal with the Palang Pracharath Party.

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MFP 'outshines' Pheu Thai in debate

The Move Forward Party (MFP) MPs delivered well-prepared performances in the two-day general debate, especially during the grilling of the government over shady businesses operated by Chinese triads, according to academics.

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'No room to sway senators'

Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha on Tuesday insisted that he is in no position to influence the Senate to endorse his bid to carry on as PM after the next election.

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New Thai-Malaysia economic dynamics

Without any diplomatic pleasantries, Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha kicked off bilateral talks last week with his Malaysian counterpart, Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim, by stating clearly that Thai-Malaysian ties have not been progressing very well. The opening remarks drew a big smile from Mr Anwar as a sign of appreciation. It…

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Prawit vows to lift millions from poverty

The Palang Pracharath Party (PPRP) leader on Friday pledged to raise 20 million people out of poverty as he announced the party's policy platform for the upcoming general election.

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Cuba offers medical scholarships for Thais

Cuba has offered 3,000 scholarships for Thai students nationwide to attend medical schools in Cuba, starting with 1,000 from southern border provinces where medical personnel are needed, Deputy Prime Minister Prawit Wongsuwon said on Wednesday.

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