Anutin says he's ready for top job
Bhumjaithai Party leader Anutin Charnvirakul on Monday said he is ready to be the next prime minister if given the chance.
PM quick to take credit for water management success
Prime Minister Prayut laid claim to water resources management, saying although Deputy Prime Minister Prawit has been given a remit, he has the final say on all major decisions.
Uttama, Sontirat back in fold
Former Palang Pracharath Party leader Uttama Savanayana and former secretary-general Sontirat Sontijirawong made their return to the ruling party.
Early House dismissal 'unlikely'
The House of Representatives is unlikely to be dissolved before the Election Commission finishes redrawing electoral boundaries for the 400 constituency MPs nationwide.
Next debate may backfire, academic says
The opposition should be wary of the risk of the upcoming general debate backfiring, an academic has warned.
No House dissolution yet
Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha said he will not call for the dissolution of the House of Representatives yet despite having the legal grounds to do so.
Demonstrator dies during march for political detainees
A demonstrator on Sunday passed out and was later pronounced dead after joining a march to the Criminal Court in Bangkok to demand the temporary release of political detainees and suspects imprisoned for lese majeste charges.
United Thai Nation-Palang Pracharath coalition possible: poll
It is possible that Gen Prayut Chan-o-cha of the United Thai Nation (UTN) Party and Gen Prawit Wongsuwon of the Palang Pracharath Party (PPRP) may reunite to form a coalition government after the next general election, according to the result of an opinion survey by the National Institute of Development Administration, or Nida Poll.
Two vital election bills come into effect
Two amended organic laws vital for holding elections were published in the Royal Gazette on Saturday, providing the legal grounds needed for a House dissolution.
Democrats pledge Northeast prosperity
The Democrat Party has released an election campaign manifesto centring on connecting the Northeast to the world to create wealth for the region.
