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Srettha blasts ‘nonsensical’ political speculation

Srettha Thavisin, a Pheu Thai prime ministerial candidate, has lashed out at “nonsensical” speculation that Pheu Thai would switch to team up with the Palang Pracharath Party (PPRP) to form a government.

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MFP-Pheu Thai alliance on the rocks?

It's been a rough start in forming a coalition government, particularly with the row over the House speaker position between the Move Forward Party (MFP) and Pheu Thai. Now we've seen that it's a fragile partnership between the two, and if they do form a government together, more difficult times…

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Pheu Thai goes after accuser from UTN

The Pheu Thai Party (PTP) on Thursday vowed to pursue legal action against Sonthiya Sawasdee, a member of the United Thai Nation (UTN) Party who it said filed a false petition with the Election Commission (EC) accusing Pheu Thai of cheating voters with its 10,000-baht digital handout campaign promise.

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Palang Pracharath resolves internal row over canvassing money

The Palang Pracharath Party (PPRP) has resolved an internal rift stemming from its former election candidates' complaints they did not receive enough financial support in the lead-up to the May 14 election, according to the party's election strategy panel for the North.

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Thailand Elections: Opposition Receives Overwhelming Support

Despite opinion polls suggesting the likelihood of a change in government, a history of military coups, court orders, and junta-formulated 2017 constitution sustain fears of the military’s continued rule.

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Gen Prawit tight-lipped on Move Forward Party's popularity

Deputy Prime Minister Prawit Wongsuwon, in his capacity as the leader of the Palang Pracharath Party, declined to answer when asked about the surprising popularity of the Move Forward Party in Sunday’s general election.

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Poll disqualification threat looms over Move Forward leader

A candidate of the Palang Pracharath Party (PPRP) on Wednesday asked the Election Commission to consider disqualifying Move Forward Party (MFP) leader Pita Limjaroenrat from politics for alleged asset concealment.

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Bhumjaithai aims for seats in capital

The Bhumjaithai Party aims to make inroads in Bangkok in Sunday's election after failing to win a seat in the last general election in 2019 despite fielding 28 candidates in a total of 30 constituencies.

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Pheu Thai closes door on PPRP tie-up

Paetongtarn "Ung Ing" Shinawatra, Pheu Thai's prime ministerial candidate, on Sunday stressed the party will not form a coalition government with the Palang Pracharath Party (PPRP) after the election.

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PPRP vows to stimulate economic growth

The Palang Pracharath Party (PPRP) on Thursday pledged to spur the country's economic growth with various projects, including injecting money into its old village fund, lowering energy costs and setting up a national energy resources organisation to handle natural gas and oil concessions.

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PPRP to upskill cardholders

The Palang Pracharath Party (PPRP) has offered to upskill holders of its Pracharath welfare cards to help them escape the poverty trap.

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Paetongtarn top choice for PM among Nakhon Sawan voters: poll

Paetongtarn "Ung Ing" Shinawatra of the Pheu Thai Party is the top choice for the post of prime minister among voters in the upper Central province of Nakhon Sawan, followed by Pita Limjaroenrat of the Move Forward Party, according to an opinion survey by the National Institute of Development Administration,…

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Party bans no solution

Now the election is drawing near, concerns are arising over certain political tactics that may derail the government formation process, particularly if conservative factions cannot win a majority.

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PPRP adds EEC adviser to economic team

The Palang Pracharath Party (PPRP) has named Kanit Sangsubhan, a former special adviser of the Eastern Economic Corridor Office, as a member of its economic team to help boost the economy in the southern border provinces.

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Prawit shrugs off Srettha's PPRP stand

The Palang Pracharath Party (PPRP) has played down remarks by Srettha Thavisin, a Pheu Thai Party prime ministerial candidate, that he will not join hands with PPRP to form a government after the election.

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Prawit plugs reconciliation to end divisions

National reconciliation is the only solution to Thailand’s deep political polarisation, especially during the run-up to the May 14 general election, says Gen Prawit Wongsuwon, the leader and sole prime ministerial candidate of the Palang Pracharath Party (PPRP).

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Palang Pracharath touts culture, Bhumjaithai eyes volunteers

The ruling Palang Pracharath Party (PPRP) has pledged to intensify the promotion of soft power as another key driver of the economy if the party wins the general election, set to take place on May 14 this year.

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PPRP says rumours of alliance with Pheu Thai Party 'untrue'

The Palang Pracharath Party (PPRP) has dismissed the possibility of a political alliance with the Pheu Thai Party while lambasting its 10,000-baht digital money giveaway policy.

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Pheu Thai denies 'secret' PPRP deal

A rumoured "secret deal" between Pheu Thai and the Palang Pracharath Party (PPRP) has been thrust into the limelight again as the wife of a close friend of Deputy Prime Minister and PPRP leader Prawit Wongsuwon has been named candidate No.22 on Pheu Thai's party list.

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PPRP confident of retaining Bangkok seats

The Palang Pracharath Party is confident of retaining its 12 House seats in the capital at the general election, PPRP leader Prawit Wongsuwon said on Monday.

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Parties ramp up poll manoeuvres

Chaikasem Nitisiri, Pheu Thai's chief strategist, has declared his readiness to be the party's third and last prime ministerial candidate in the upcoming poll, set for May 14.

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Parties buck EC poll pact

The ruling Palang Pracharath Party (PPRP) and the United Thai Nation Party (UTN) have turned down a pact that lays down the protocol for politicians to follow during campaigning and includes promises they are supposed to honour after the general election.

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Veteran politician defects to Pheu Thai Party

The Pheu Thai Party on Wednesday welcomed former House deputy speaker Suchart Tancharoen into its ranks. He was formerly with the Palang Pracharath Party, which still leads the caretaker government.

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PPRP vows to bring down LPG prices

The Palang Pracharath Party (PPRP) has pledged to lower the price of liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) to 250 baht per tank if it can form a government after the next election.

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Anutin denies deal being struck to back Prawit as next PM

Bhumjaithai leader Anutin Charnvirakul has denied a report that the party has reached a deal with the Palang Pracharath Party (PPRP) to support its leader Gen Prawit Wongsuwon becoming the next prime minister.

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