Thai election: PM Prayuth Chan-ocha to run for re-election in May

Thai PM Prayuth Chan-ocha to run for re-election on May 14

Bangkok [Thailand], March 26 (ANI): Thai Prime Minister Prayuth Chan-ocha has accepted his party’s nomination and will stand for re-election on May 14, Al Jazeera reported. Former general Prayuth, 69, has pledged to create a new political environment that ends decades of turmoil. He is running for office with the recently founded United Thai Nation […]

Thai PM Prayuth Chan-ocha to run for re-election on May 14

Thai PM Prayuth Chan-ocha to run for re-election on May 14 Thai Prime Minister Prayuth Chan-ocha has accepted his party's nomination and will stand for re-election on May 14, Al Jazeera reported. Former general Prayuth, 69, has pledged to create a new political environment that ends decades of turmoil. He is running for office with the recently founded United Thai Nation Party.The incumbent, in power since 2014 when the military overthrew a civ…

Thai Prime Minister Prayuth kicks off reelection campaign

69-year-old former general who led a military coup in 2014 faces a challenging path back to the top with opinion polls putting him far behind two opposition candidates.

Thailand PM Prayuth Chan-ocha to run for re-election in May

The military veteran has lagged rivals in opinion polls, but hopes to win over supporters with promises of looking after the wellbeing of the people and the country’s stability, and protecting the monarchy.

Thai leader Prayut confirms re-election bid

Bangkok, Mar 25 (EFE).- Thailand’s prime minister Prayut Chan-ocha was on Saturday officially named as a candidate for his pro-military United Thai Nation Party for the general elections due to take place on May 14. Prayut, 69, told a party meeting that if he wins the elections again, he will continue with the policies of his current government to maintain the stability of the country and defend the monarchy, the United Thai Nation Party said on…

Thai Prime Minister Prayuth kicks off reelection campaign

NONTHABURI, Thailand — Thailand’s Prime Minister Prayuth Chan-ocha on Saturday officially accepted his party’s nomination as its main candidate to keep the job in the upcoming general election, promising to build a new political climate that does away with decades of conflict. Read more...