thai politics Archives - Ko Samui & Ko Phangan

A Tale of Loyalty and Betrayal in Thai Politics

richard8 months ago4 mins

Pol Gen Sereepisuth Teemeeyaves, leader of the Seri Ruam Thai Party, has experienced a painful ordeal as his loyalty to Pheu Thai was not repaid with a place in the new cabinet. Despite the Seri Ruam Thai Party shrinking in size, Pol Gen Sereepisuth remained a staunch supporter of Pheu Thai during the government formation period.

A Divisive Divorce in Thai Politics

richard10 months ago4 mins

The recent split between Thailand’s two largest parties, Pheu Thai and the Move Forward Party (MFP), may be irreparable, potentially turning the two former allies against each other. According to a political expert, their attempt to forge a coalition was illadvised from the start, as housing the two nearly equalsized parties together was neither realistic nor wise.