Deputy leader of the United Thai Nation (UTN) Party, Thanakorn Wangboonkongchana, expressed his appreciation on Monday for the support his party received in the recent elections, stating that they will respect the election winners’ decisions when it comes to the formation of the next government. Following the release of the election results on Sunday, Thanakorn spoke at Government House, extending his gratitude to every voter who supported the party and its candidates. Thanakorn expressed particular thanks to UTN supporters in Nakhon Si Thammarat, his hometown, noting, “UTN MPs from the South have managed to reach their targets, so I want to thank voters in Nakhon Si Thammarat for making it happen.” He acknowledged that election losses are a normal part of the political process and congratulated the parties that secured more votes than the UTN. Regarding the anticipated makeup of the next cabinet, Thanakorn said, “We’ll have to wait and…
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As the Move Forward Party and Pheu Thai Party are set to form a coalition government in Thailand, taking nearly 60% of the House’s seats, prominent economist Assoc Prof Piti Srisangna of Chulalongkorn University reminds them to fulfill their extensive list of promises. These two parties have pledged various benefits for the Thai people during their election campaigns, which Piti will be closely monitoring. Director of the International Economics Centre, Assoc Prof Piti Srisangna, shares the major commitments the parties have made on his personal Facebook wall, outlining what the Thai citizens can expect from the upcoming coalition government: The immediate rise of the minimum wage to 450 baht per day, with yearly increments reaching 600 baht per day by 2027. A starting salary of 25,000 baht per month for university graduates and the creation of one million new jobs for Thai citizens. An increase in farmers’ yearly incomes by…
National Police Chief, Pol General Damrongsak Kittiprapas, revealed on Monday that only eight instances of vote-buying have been reported so far, with four cases already being addressed. Additionally, authorities are investigating 21 cases of damaged ballots to determine whether they were intentionally destroyed. The ballots will be handed over to the Election Commission following the completion of the investigation. Damrongsak expressed his belief that the damaged ballots were not politically motivated, but rather result from drunk voters tearing them or accidental staining caused by individuals dropping their papers while casting votes. Deliberate destruction of ballots is considered a violation of election law. In an effort to prevent a recurrence of unrest like that experienced during previous elections, the police chief has deployed additional officers to Nonthaburi, Pathum Thani, Samut Prakan, and Ratchaburi. He further noted that no irregularities have been reported in the 20 provinces where electoral competition is most…
The record-breaking voter turnout on May 14th demonstrated a strong desire among Thai citizens to actively participate in their democratic process and exercise their right to vote. This surge of enthusiasm and engagement highlights a new chapter in the nation’s political landscape. Once the polling centers closed their doors at 5 pm on May 14th, each committee at the individual polling locations began the process of opening the ballot boxes and counting the votes. Upon completion of the count, the Election Commission (EC) was informed of the results. As we look ahead to July-August, several key events and milestones are anticipated, in accordance with the Constitution and established guidelines: In compliance with Section 85 of the Constitution, the EC is required to announce the official election results within 60 days following Election Day. Should any candidates or voters suspect unfair practices during the election, they have the option to submit…
The Election Commission (EC) has released unverified results of the recent election, revealing a competitive race among the contending parties. The following is an overview of the current standings: Move Forward Party: Securing 152 seats with 112 won in constituencies and 39 through the party-list system. Pheu Thai Party: Capturing 141 seats consisting of 112 constituency and 29 party-list positions. Bhumjaithai Party: Bringing home 71 seats, of which 68 were from constituencies and 3 via party-list. Palang Pracharath Party: Obtaining a total of 40 seats that include 39 representing constituencies and 1 from the party-list tier. United Thai Nation Party: Gaining 36 seats with 23 from constituencies and 13 as party-list members. Democrat Party: Securing 25 seats, made up of 22 constituency-representatives and 3 party-list officials. Chart Thai Pattana Party: Winning 10 seats, 9 of which were claimed in constituencies and 1 via party-list. Prachachart Party: Preserving 9 seats, with…
Election Commission Chairman Ittiporn Boonpracong unveiled the unofficial results of the general election in Thailand on Monday. This major event was observed closely by international audiences, including US Ambassador Robert Godec who issued a statement recognizing the vast participation of Thai citizens in the voting process. As Thailand’s longtime friend and ally, the United States is eager to learn the election’s final results. According to Boonpracong, after counting 99% of the ballots, the Move Forward Party has emerged as the winner with the highest number of seats. Among the 52,238,594 eligible voters in the kingdom, a record-breaking 75.22% voter turnout was observed on Sunday, resulting in 39,293,867 total ballots cast. This percentage surpasses the 75.03% turnout of 2011 and exceeds the 74.87% turnout in the 2019 polls. This impressive voter turnout demonstrates the political engagement of Thai citizens, who participated in various roles such as election observers, poll workers, media…
Move Forward Party leader Pita Limjaroenrat recently encountered opposition from two senators who expressed their doubts about supporting him for the position of prime minister. They cited concerns over his attitude towards the monarchy. Senator Jadet Insawang, one of the dissenting voices, reminded the public that upon assuming office, he had sworn to uphold the constitution and protect the constitutional monarchy. Insawang pointed out that both the Move Forward Party and Limjaroenrat had previously declared their intentions to repeal Section 112, which pertains to the protection of His Majesty the King. The senator argued that such a move would undermine the royal institution and, as such, was unacceptable. Section 112 falls under the lese majeste laws defined in the Criminal Code. Jadet further stated, “If Mr. Pita is nominated [for prime minister], I will reject it because I will observe the constitution and keep my oath.” He questioned Limjaroenrat’s intentions…
In the historic Ubon Ratchathani province, a political underdog emerged victorious as the Peu Thai Rumphalang Party managed to secure not one, but two seats in the recent elections. This small yet ambitious party, which bears a striking resemblance to the well-known Pheu Thai Party in terms of its name and logo, succeeded in toppling long-standing local MPs and capturing the hearts of the constituents. The triumphant candidates from the Peu Thai Rumphalang Party, in a surprising turn of events, claimed victory in Constituency 3 and Constituency 10 of Ubon Ratchathani province. Phimphakan Phonsamak, a former president of the Ubon Ratchathani’s provincial administrative organization (PAO), amassed a total of 31,218 votes, which translated to 31.35% of all votes in Constituency 3. Her closest rival, Chuwit Phithakphonphanlop, managed to secure only 22,020 votes. Chuwit had previously aligned with the Democrat Party in the 1990s and later represented the Pheu Thai Party…
In a shocking incident in Bangkok’s Bang Kolaem district, a 25-year-old Polish man was arrested for the alleged murder of his Ukrainian girlfriend in a high-rise condominium. The suspect, identified as Jan Filippow, reportedly tried to dismember the body before hastily attempting to flee the scene. Filippow caught a taxi at the condominium building on Monday afternoon, evidently in such a hurry to leave that his suspicious behavior caught the attention of the taxi driver. The driver attempted to stall Filippow and alerted the condominium staff to his strange demeanor. However, Filippow insisted that the driver take him away from the building immediately. On receiving the information from the driver, building staff notified the condominium room owner and subsequently discovered the lifeless body of the 27-year-old Ukrainian woman. She was found lying face up in her bed on the 32nd floor, with her body slashed from the neck to the…
Deputy leader of the United Thai Nation (UTN) Party, Thanakorn Wangboonkongchana, extended his gratitude to the party’s supporters for their votes in the recent election. Speaking at Government House on Monday, after the election results were announced, Thanakorn expressed his appreciation for every vote cast in favor of the party and its candidates, particularly those from Nakhon Si Thammarat, his hometown. “UTN MPs from the South have managed to achieve their goals, and I would like to thank the voters in Nakhon Si Thammarat for making that possible,” said Thanakorn. He acknowledged that losing an election is a normal occurrence and congratulated the parties that secured more votes than UTN. Regarding the formation of the next government, Thanakorn remarked, “We’ll have to wait and see what the next cabinet will look like.” He informed that UTN’s leaders had convened to discuss the election outcome and that Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha…