Thailand’s Pheu Thai party to decide PM candidate as parliamentary vote looms

Thailand’s Pheu Thai party to decide PM candidate as parliamentary vote looms

Pheu Thai has moved quickly to preserve its advantage, with media broadcasting live images late on Wednesday of its coalition partners visiting the residence of Thaksin, 75, its founder and influential figurehead. “They want to be decisive … The longer it takes, the more squabbles and power struggles will ensue, so the quicker the better,” … Read more

Thailand’s disbanded opposition regroups under new anti-establishment party

Thailand’s disbanded opposition regroups under new anti-establishment party

BANGKOK: Thailand’s disbanded opposition Move Forward unveiled a new leadership and political vehicle on Friday (Aug 9) that will become the biggest party in parliament, naming it People’s Party, and promising to advance its predecessor’s progressive platform. The anti-establishment Move Forward, which won most seats in the last election but was blocked from forming a … Read more