FORMER election commissioner Somchai Srisutthiyakorn said in a Facebook post today (Aug. 12) that Move Forward Party should consider naming Palang Pracharath leader Prawit Wongsuwan as prime minister with this leading to him competing against Pheu Thai’s candidate Srettha Thavisin for the helm of the government, Naewna newspaper said. He added that should this
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Palang Pracharath to be asked to join Pheu Thai-led coalition: Prawit
By Thai Newsroom Reporters PALANG PRACHARATH LEADER Prawit “Uncle Pom” Wongsuwan said today (Aug.8) the Pheu Thai will sooner or later ask his party to jump onto the bandwagon of a Pheu Thai-led coalition government. Though the Pheu Thai under de facto party boss Thaksin Shinawatra has not officially invited the Palang Pracharath to
Read moreSettha calls possibility of Pheu Thai/Palang Pracharath coalition a ‘lunatic’ idea
By Thai Newsroom Reporters REAL ESTATE TYCOON Settha Taweesin today (July 1) called the possibility of a brand new Pheu Thai-led coalition with the Palang Pracharath and without the Move Forward a “lunatic” notion. Though Settha, who contested last month’s election as one of a trio of Pheu Thai partisan candidates for prime minister,
Read moreThammanat denies planning to name Suchart for House speaker
By Thai Newsroom Reporters PALANG PRACHARATH MP THAMMANAT Prompao today (June 28) categorically denied he had planned to name Pheu Thai MP Suchart Tancharoen as a contestant against Move Forward MP Padipat Santipada for House speaker. The re-elected MP of Payao confirmed he has observed the political etiquette to not tamper with the post-election
Read morePrawit dismisses hearsay of quitting as Palang Pracharath leader
By Thai Newsroom Reporters PALANG PRACHARATH LEADER Prawit Wongsuwan today (May 23) categorically dismissed hearsay that he will soon call it quits to prompt a possible exodus of 41 MPs from his otherwise-opposition party to the Pheu Thai camp. Prawit told reporters at Government House such a thought of resigning as the Palang Pracharath
Read moreGunman points revolver in point-blank range at candidate’s employee in Buriram
By Thai Newsroom Reporters AN UNKNOWN GUNMAN yesterday (May 3) allegedly pointed a handgun to the head of one of a Palang Pracharath candidate’s campaign employees in Buriram, telling him to give it up for his own life, police said. The unidentified motorcycle-riding gunman wearing a black jacket and a helmet accosted and stopped
Read morePalang Pracharath likely joining Pheu Thai-led coalition: Academic
By Thai Newsroom Reporters THE PALANG PRACHARATH will be the most likely party to join a Pheu Thai-led coalition government after the May 14 general election, predicted a noted academic today (May 3). Thanaporn Sriyakul, head of Kasetsart University’s Political Science Association, forecast that the Pheu Thai, of which deposed prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra
Read moreSettha won’t be deciding whether Pheu Thai links up with Palang Pracharath: Thammanat
By Thai Newsroom Reporters REAL ESTATE TYCOON Settha Taweesin, one of a trio of Pheu Thai partisan candidates for prime minister, does not have a final say to decide whether the Palang Pracharath or any other party could possibly join an alliance with his own after the May 14 general election, said Thammanat Prompao
Read moreMove Forward gaining popularity with clear-cut standpoints: Academic
By Thai Newsroom Reporters THE MOVE FORWARD is exponentially gaining favour among constituents, given outspoken clarity in their campaign standpoints, than the relatively noncommittal Pheu Thai, according to a noted academic. Wanwichit Boonprong of Rangsit University’s Faculty of Political Science said yesterday (Apr.21) the Move Forward’s increasing popularity has been largely attributed to the
Read moreMove Forward to shun Pheu Thai-led govt if Palang Pracharath is included: Pita
By Thai Newsroom Reporters THE MOVE FORWARD will definitely not join a government which could possibly be led by the Pheu Thai and consist of the likes of the Palang Pracharath after the May 14 general election, said Move Forward leader Pita Limjaroenrat today (Apr.20). Responding to the possibility of the Pheu Thai becoming
Read morePalang Pracharath aims to get one MP from each Isaan province
By Thai Newsroom Reporters THE PALANG PRACHARATH has quietly targeted to get no less than 20 MPs in constituency-based mode throughout Isaan, the country’s largest region, in the May 14 general election, according to a former cabinet member. Thammarak Isarangkura na Ayudhaya, adviser to Palang Pracharath leader Prawit Wongsuwan, said the party will get
Read moreSam Mit leaders to liaise between Pheu Thai and Palang Pracharath
By Thai Newsroom Reporters THE RETURN OF SAM MIT faction leaders from the Palang Pracharath to the Pheu Thai was primarily designed to offer themselves as a go-between and turn both parties into coalition partners after an upcoming general election, a partisan source said today (Mar.16). The Sam Mit faction leaders, namely Somsak Thepsuthin
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