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Sathit denies he's leaving Democrat Party

Sathit Pitutecha, deputy public health minister and deputy leader of the Democrat Party, has denied speculation he is defecting to the Bhumjaithai Party, or any other party.

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Thaksin's homecoming is a price too high to pay

The next general election is now firmly on the horizon, with the Election Commission (EC) having tentatively set the date last month as being May next year.

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Democrats find Niphon replacement

The Democrat Party has proposed that Naris Khamnurak, its MP for Phatthalung, fill the deputy interior minister post left vacant by Niphon Bunyamanee, who quit last month to fight a court case.

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Democrats set sights on city

The Democrat Party has put two high-profile politicians in charge of regaining its foothold in Bangkok in the next general election although party insiders remain coy about its MP seat target in the capital.

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Dems face uphill battle

Even though the Election Commission's calendar says the general election will be held in May next year following the end of the House's term in late March, parties are already in campaign mode to win voters.

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Veteran Democrat Marut dead at 98

Former House Speaker and deputy Democrat Party leader Marut Bunnag passed away at the age of 98 at Bumrungrad Hospital on Friday.

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Party touts kingmaker role

Bhumjaithai aims to become the core party in the formation of a government after the next election, its leader Anutin Charnvirakul said, signalling a willingness to work with other parties with compatible ideas.

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'Madam Dear' makes defection to Democrats official

The Democrat Party opened its arms to Watanya Bunnag on Thursday with the hope that her arrival will help restore its popularity among voters in Bangkok.

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Anutin denies rift with Democrats

Deputy Prime Minister and Bhumjaithai Party leader Anutin Charnvirakul has denied a conflict with the Democrat Party, following the coalition partner's decision to withdraw support for the new cannabis and hemp bill.

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Democrat leader denies rift with Bhumjaithai over cannabis legislation

Democrat leader Jurin Laksanawisit has denied a rift with the coalition-partner Bhumjaithai Party over cannabis legislation, saying his party supports its use for medical purposes, not liberalisation of it.

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Cannabis bill riles coalition

Relations among the government's coalition partners have become strained due to a cannabis and hemp bill, with the Bhumjaithai Party slamming its withdrawal from parliament as being politically motivated.

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House votes down bill on cannabis and hemp

The House of Representatives on Wednesday resolved to withdraw the Cannabis and Hemp Bill from its agenda by 198 votes to 136, with 12 abstentions, pending revision of its content which lawmakers viewed as loose and potentially exposing youth to health risks.

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Pheu Thai, Dems call for charter panel

MPs from the Democrat and Pheu Thai parties are calling for a panel to rewrite the charter, which they say will make for a better and more honest democracy.

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Niphon stands down to battle graft case

Niphon Bunyamanee, a deputy leader of the Democrat Party, has resigned as deputy interior minister to fight a court case for alleged malfeasance while he was president of the Songkhla provincial administration organisation (PAO) in 2013.

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Niphon resigns as deputy interior minister

Niphon Bunyamanee, a deputy leader of the Democrat Party, has resigned from his portfolio as deputy interior minister to fight a court case for alleged malfeasance while he was president of the Songkhla provincial administration organisation (PAO) in 2013.

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Govt holds key to poll bill fate

All eyes will be on whether an election bill that would provide small political parties with a greater chance to win list-MP seats can pass the third and final reading in parliament today amid fears a rescheduled parliament joint session may be cancelled again due to a lack of quorum.

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Prinn acknowledges more charges

Prinn Panitchpakdi, a former deputy leader of the Democrat Party, reported to Lumpini police on Wednesday morning to hear charges in two new cases - one for indecent exposure and the other for alleged rape.

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'No reshuffle,' says defiant PM

Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha has denied speculation of a possible cabinet reshuffle in the wake of the censure debate, with a vote of confidence to be held on Saturday.

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Parties told to vet members more strictly

A network of civil groups on Thursday stepped up calls for political parties to tighten the potential election candidate screening process after a Move Forward Party (MFP) Bangkok city councillor became embroiled in a sex scandal.

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NACC sets sights on Witoon over B30m kickback demand allegation

Former deputy Democrat Party leader Witoon Nambutr could face prosecution for allegedly demanding 30 million baht in kickbacks related to a state utility construction project in 2013 and 2014, the National Anti-Corruption Commission (NACC) says.

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Self-interest governs list-seat drama

The prospect that the opposition Pheu Thai Party may win a landslide election next year may have struck fear among bigwigs in the government.

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Free vote expected on party-list MPs

No resolution has been reached by the government whip on how coalition lawmakers will vote on the method for calculating party-list seats, suggesting a free vote may be on the cards, according to the government whip.

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Commerce minister tests positive for Covid

Deputy Prime Minister and Commerce Minister Jurin Laksanawisit tested positive for Covid-19 after his return from the United Kingdom.

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Paetongtarn Shinawatra most popular choice for PM: poll

Paetongtarn "Ung Ing" Shinawatra, the youngest daughter of former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra, has emerged on top of potential rivals for the post of prime minister in a popularity rating of political figures by the National Institute of Development Administration, or Nida Poll.

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Prayut issues ganja ban for military

Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha has ordered the Royal Thai Armed Forces not to use cannabis and a Democrat MP has asked the House Speaker to ban any use of the drug in parliament.

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