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Thursday, August 14, 2025
TopicThailand elections

Topic: Thailand elections

Thailand election winners make way for allies to form next govt after PM bid fails

The progressive Move Forward and populist Pheu Thai has the lion's share of lower house seats after trouncing conservative, army-backed rivals in a 14 May election.

Thai court suspends PM candidate Pita Limjaroenrat as lawmaker ahead of parliament vote

Pita, who was due to contest a parliamentary vote on the premiership on Wednesday, has argued his ownership of shares in a media company was not a violation of election rules.

Blow for Thailand’s PM candidate Pita as poll body urges disqualification

The poll body said it found merit in a complaint alleging Pita was unqualified to run for the election because of his ownership of shares in a media company in violation of electoral rules.

Thailand’s election body to investigate PM frontrunner Pita Limjareonrat

The Move Forward Party leader has faced multiple complaints from rivals, 3 of which the poll body has dismissed for late submission, while 4 others against the party have been thrown out.

Thailand’s opposition secured a stunning election win, surprise challenge to military leaders

The liberal Move Forward party and the populist Pheu Thai Party were far out in front with 99% of votes counted, but it was far from certain either will form the next government.

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Slashing GST on waste can unlock Rs 1.8 lakh crore, high tax hurting circular economy goals—CSE

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India, US troops to undertake joint military exercise next month, first after Op Sindoor

21st edition of annual joint military exercise will be held from 1 to 16 September, aimed at sharing military tech, operational best practices & disaster relief coordination methods.

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