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Thailand votes for general election constitutional referendum
Updated : 2 months, 1 week ago IST
While more than 50 parties are contesting the polls, the contest is primarily between the progressive People's Party (PP), the military-backed conservative Bhumjaithai Party (BJT), and Pheu Thai. hai voters are also participating in a constitutional referendum asking whether to begin writing
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China's foothold in Thai military establishment remains strong
Updated : 2 years, 6 months ago IST
In recent years, Thailand's government and armed forces have courted China, with close links forged through equipment acquisitions, research and development projects, and bilateral training.
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Turmoil in Thailand as rivals derail election winner Pita's bid to become
Updated : 2 years, 10 months ago IST
Thailand's political turmoil continues as the parliament voted to disqualify leading candidate Pita Limjaroenrat from a second shot at the position, Al Jazeera reported.
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Thai parliament blocks PM nomination of winner of May polls
Updated : 2 years, 10 months ago IST
This comes as a major blow to Pita Limjaroenrat's progressive opposition party after nearly a decade of military-backed rule.
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Move Forward, Pheu Thai can form coalition government in Thailand
Updated : 3 years ago IST
Election Commission data showed on Monday that Thailand's progressive opposition was well ahead with nearly all ballots counted, delivering a heavy defeat to conservative parties allied with the military for nearly a decade.
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Thailand election: Polling ends, counting underway
Updated : 3 years ago IST
According to Bangkok Post, as of 7:28 pm (Local Time), the Move Forward Party had taken the lead in both the constituency and party-list competitions, followed by the Pheu Thai Party and the Bhumjaithai Party.
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Thailand elections today: Young voters call for change in military-dominat
Updated : 3 years ago IST
Voting is scheduled to begin at 8 am (01:00 GMT) on Sunday and will conclude at 5 pm (10:00 GMT). About 52 million voters will choose members of a new 500-seat House of Representatives for the next four years.
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Thai elections: Prayut poised to continue as PM
Updated : 7 years, 2 months ago IST
Bangkok [Thailand], Mar 25 (ANI): The pro-regime Palang Pracharath Party (PPRP), who fielded military junta leader Prayut Chan-o-cha as its Prime Ministerial candidate, is poised to win the 2019 general elections here as of Sunday night, as per unofficial results from the Election Commission
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Thailand elections: Voters head to poll stations after 5 years of military
Updated : 7 years, 2 months ago IST
Bangkok [Thailand], Mar 24 (ANI): Polling began on Sunday after nearly five years of military rule in Thailand where around 51 million voters are eligible to exercise their franchise, South China Morning Post reported.
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