
Stars come out to join Democrats' new team

Ninety per cent of the Democrat Party's candidates in Bangkok in the forthcoming election will be newcomers, and will include famous actors and high-profile television anchors, while no former MPs are leaving the party, spokesman Theptai Senpong said yesterday.
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All factions are still with us, says Suriya

Key factions have vowed their undying loyalty to the Thai Rak Thai Party, dismissing speculation they might switch allegiance due to the fact the ruling party is facing possible dissolution for allegedly funding small parties to contest the April 2 election.
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Jaruvan told 'think carefully'

Former auditor-general nominee Prathan Dabphet yesterday asked Auditor-General Khunying Jaruvan Maintaka to follow her conscience in the wake of a Criminal Court ruling on Tuesday that found the former State Audit Commission (SAC) chairman involved in her nomination guilty of malfeasance.
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Party total rises to 38

Five political parties have registered with the Election Commission (EC) following the registration of the Pracharaj Party, bringing the number of active parties to 38, according to the EC.
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Poll: Doubts over 'large party'

More than half the respondents surveyed by an Abac Poll believe it is possible a large party will be dissolved.
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PAD takes its fight upcountry

The People's Alliance for Democracy has filed a criminal lawsuit at Nakhon Ratchasima Provincial Court charging the Election Commission with dereliction of duty relating to the botched April 2 election.
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