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Monday, November 17, 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.

On Camera

We celebrate Harappa excavation—and dismiss Keeladi, Sinauli archaeological digs as politics

In the storm around Sinauli, many academics dismissed claims of chariots being found. And the public misinterpreted the chariots as a device planted by the govt to fortify Hindutva.

Naidu matches Jagan’s Rs 13L crore investment playbook, with a ‘speed of doing business’ caveat

Naidu’s summit brings in MoUs on same scale as Jagan’s, but CM says his plans built on speed, certainty & investor trust, with escrow accounts, simplified incentives & real-time oversight.

Drone manufacturer ideaForge wins orders worth over Rs 100 crore from Army

ideaForge has formed a joint venture to manufacture and market UAVs in the US. Its Q6 UAV is now included in NATO and allied procurement systems.

INDIA has a Congress-sized hole. And the fix begins with a little humility

Without a Congress revival, there can be no challenge to the BJP pan-nationally. Modi’s party is growing, and almost entirely at the cost of the Congress.