Pheu Thai not to sling mud at Democrats: Natthawut

Pheu Thai not to sling mud at Democrats: Natthawut
It is good that this does not end up being a war of words but pursuing legal action is more or less the same thing. Better to move on and focus on the issues.

Don't rule out possibility of a third candidate for Thai PM

Don't rule out possibility of a third candidate for Thai PM: "The probability isn't that high, but the possibility of a third candidate for the premiership after the July 3 Thailand election can't be totally ruled out. Pheu Thai is poised to beat the Democrats. .....

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Even though the Pheu Thai is poised to take the majority of seats it still does not give them a clear mandate to rule.  Will the solution come from a third party?

Rally 'not just to woo voters'

Rally 'not just to woo voters'
Let's hope that there is some sincerity in this obviously political stunt.  If this is the case then it should not have been advertised as a political rally but an open forum with invitations to the other party to participate.  I know they want to look like they are taking the high road but from all the political rhetoric of late, this appears to be more of the same.  I will try and keep an open mind and hope for the best. 

PAD to petition for Pheu Thai disbandment

PAD to petition for Pheu Thai disbandment
As the time draws closer to the election, we should be seeing more statements like this. It remains to be seen when the 'Yellow Shirts' will hit the street with any significant numbers and if they will be able to rally any support.

Pheu Thai's risky one-upmanship

Pheu Thai's risky one-upmanship
This may be a time to re-think some of the wilder promises. I don't see them as resonating with their core constituency and any attempt to buy votes should be a bit more pragmatic. It is doubtful they will be able to deliver on half these promises.

Bangkok Post : Yingluck hopes Dems constructive

Bangkok Post : Yingluck hopes Dems constructive
Yingluck seems to be taking the high road. This tact may help sway some of the undecided voters who are not impressed by the more provocative campaign that the Democrats are running.

The Pheu Thai Party

The Pheu Thai Party or For Thais Party would be described as the third incarnation of Thakin Shinawatra's Thai Rak Thai party.  That party and the seceding People's Power Party were both dissolved by the Constitutional Court.  Pracha Promnok has been in opposition to Prime Minister Abhisit Vejjajaiva's coalition government until May, when Jarupong Ruangsuwan was named Secretary general of the party.  Yingluck Shinawatra, Thaksin's younger sister was nominated head of the party's national list and will contend for the role of Prime Minister. One of the main issues of her campaign is national reconciliation.