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Commentary: Anwar holds his ground by seizing eleventh-hour deals
Read more: Commentary: Anwar holds his ground by seizing eleventh-hour dealsMalaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim faced calls to step down in July, but mediating the Cambodia-Thailand conflict was his trump card, says political analyst James Chai.
Thailand
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Ekniti outlines new policy approach
Read more: Ekniti outlines new policy approachAny attempt to keep energy prices artificially low, in defiance of market mechanisms, could trigger a double whammy within the country, says Finance Minister Ekniti Nitithanprapas.
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People’s Party preparing defence in ethics case
Read more: People’s Party preparing defence in ethics caseThe People’s Party has outlined a three-part defence strategy as it prepares for a possible Supreme Court hearing in the high-profile ethics case involving 44 former MPs of its predecessor, the now-dissolved Move Forward Party (MFP).
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Yodchanan defends difficult decision to join coalition
Read more: Yodchanan defends difficult decision to join coalitionYodchanan Wongsawat, a prime ministerial candidate of the Pheu Thai Party, has apologised to any supporters who may feel uneasy about the party’s decision to join a coalition government led by the Bhumjaithai Party.
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People’s Party to sue EC over ballot barcodes
Read more: People’s Party to sue EC over ballot barcodesThe People’s Party is preparing to take the Election Commission (EC) to court over its use of ballot barcodes that could violate the principle of secret voting, be used to intimidate voters and pose a harmful risk of data leaks.
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People’s Party reaffirms opposition role
Read more: People’s Party reaffirms opposition roleThe People’s Party has reaffirmed its role as leader of the opposition and ruled out joining the government, according to party spokesman Parit Wacharasindhu.
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Pheu Thai seeks lessons from poll loss
Read more: Pheu Thai seeks lessons from poll lossThe Pheu Thai Party held its first meeting after the Feb 8 election on Friday to draw lessons from both the winning and losing candidates, as well as to discuss issues related to the transparency of the poll.
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Pheu Thai to meet Bhumjaithai for coalition talks Friday afternoon
Read more: Pheu Thai to meet Bhumjaithai for coalition talks Friday afternoonThe election‑winning Bhumjaithai Party has formally invited Pheu Thai to join government‑formation talks, with leaders of both parties set to meet on Friday afternoon, Pheu Thai secretary‑general Prasert Jantararuangtong said.
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Pheu Thai backs Bhumjaithai to lead coalition government
Read more: Pheu Thai backs Bhumjaithai to lead coalition governmentThe Pheu Thai Party has formally pledged support for the Bhumjaithai Party to take the lead in forming a new government, with Prime Minister and Bhumjaithai leader Anutin Charnvirakul saying both sides are ready to put past differences behind them and move forward together.