Thailand Announces UN Human Rights Council Candidature for 2025-2027

United Nations Building in Bangkok
Flags on the United Nations Building in Bangkok. Photo: MonsieurLui / Flickr / CC.

BANGKOK (NNT) – Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Parnpree Bahiddha-Nukara launched Thailand’s candidature for the UN Human Rights Council (HRC) for the [Read More…]

Coalition reaffirms Move Forward leader Pita Limjaroenrat as sole prime ministerial candidate

Leader of Move Forward Party Pita Limjaroenrat on a public speech.
Leader of Move Forward Party Pita Limjaroenrat on a public speech. Photo: พรรคก้าวไกล - Move Forward Party / Facebook.

The eight-party coalition reasserted today (Monday) that Move Forward leader Pita Limjaroenrat is its sole candidate for the premiership. Thai PM Vote: Major Rally Planned [Read More…]

Prime Minister Prayut names chosen successor

Thai Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha greeting foreigners
Thai Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha greeting foreign tourists. Photo: ประยุทธ์ จันทร์โอชา Prayut Chan-o-cha / Facebook.

Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha said if he’s able to return as premier after the May 14 general election, he would want United Thai Nation (UTN) [Read More…]