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Tuesday, May 7, 2024
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

AI is doing the brave work humans are still squeamish about—using they/them pronouns

The hullaballoo over LinkedIn bot’s pronoun use comes on a day when CJI DY Chandrachud used the phrase ‘pregnant person’ in his judgment. It is a thing now. Get with the programme.

Air India reduces baggage allowance by 5-15 kg, bringing it in line with rest of industry

Air India’s new policy, effective from 2 May, introduces new weight limits for tickets in each of the different 'fare families' — Comfort, Comfort Plus, and Flex.

Indian Coast Guard seizes Iranian fishing vessel, rescues six Indian crew members

The ICG said in a statement that the boat was seized and brought to Kochi for further investigation on May 6.

Frontrunner is letting the challenger define this poll campaign. Modi still hasn’t found a big theme

A theme has not yet emerged for BJP & people see lack of a contest, which makes it unexciting. For all these reasons, 2024 is turning out to be an unexpectedly theme-less election.