Nation Group forced to cancel ‘final debate’ between PM candidates on May 11
The aim of the “final debate” was to inform the public of the candidates’ visions and principles as well as their key policies before the election.
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As opposition gains ground, General Prayut’s party releases stealth attack
The United Thai Nation Party on May 7 released an ominous video that is widely being interpreted as an attack on the Move Forward Party’s central campaign theme of “change”.
‘Think big’, ‘No uncles’, ‘Love me for a long time’: Thai parties ramp up rallies ahead of polls
With one week to go before Thailand heads to the polls, political parties are racing to hammer home their key messages for Thailand’s 52 million voters.
Young politicians energise Thai election with social media outreach, progressive politics
With different perspectives and beliefs, fresh-faced politicians are injecting progressive politics into the mix and giving traditionalist parties a facelift with their reach…
Convoy carrying Indonesian, Singaporean diplomats ‘attacked’ in Myanmar
Myanmar's shadow National Unity Government said it was not involved in the incident.
Over 50 dead as ethnic clashes flare up in India
Vehicles, houses, schools, churches and commercial properties were set ablaze by protesting mobs.
BJP to get at least 127 seats in Karnataka polls: Union home minister
The BJP is eyeing a second term in Karnataka, which, notably, is the only State in the South where BJP is in power.
Election Commission doesn’t have capacity to hold fair elections: BNP Sec-gen
Referring to past elections, the opposition party leader said, "Despite the government's effort to portray the EC positively, it was of no use."
PDI-P to face challenge in retaining power beyond 2024: Analysts
A political science lecturer noted, “From the outset, forming an electoral alliance will help the PDI-P avoid more complicated political negotiations.
Prawit unfazed by plunging ratings as PM candidate, eyes 300 seats
The Palang Pracharath Party leader remains upbeat despite falling out of the top 10, survey reveals.