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People’s Party

People’s Party
The latest news and top stories on the People’s Party (Partido Popular, PP), a Madrid-based conservative and Christian democratic political party and a major opposition force in Spain. The party’s headquarters are located on Calle de Génova in Madrid. PP has twice governed Spain and is a key member of the European People’s Party.
A migrant runs from Spanish police as they cordon off access to the beach for people crossing from Morocco into the Spanish enclave of Ceuta on Friday. Photo: AP
Spain

Spain denies intelligence warnings before Ceuta migrant crisis

Madrid rejects claims of ignored reports after tens of thousands surged into Spanish exclave in Africa.

South Korea

South Korea’s Lee scores ‘flawed’ poll win, setback for his property tax plan

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Nordic nations

Denmark PM presents new government, with majority of women

Spain

Spain investigates ex-prime minister Zapatero over airline bailout scandal

This is the first time in Spain’s modern history that a former prime minister has been placed under formal investigation.

Spain’s former prime minister Jose Luis Rodriguez Zapatero speaks to journalists in La Paz, Bolivia, on May 12, 2022. Photo: AP
Thailand

Thaksin exits jail to a Thailand that seems to have moved on from Shinawatra era

The former prime minister’s once unassailable Pheu Thai party is now just a minor player in Anutin Charnvirakul’s government.

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South Korea

‘Remorseless’ Yoon slammed for invoking Jesus in a note from South Korean prison

The ex-president may be a liability to his former People Power Party ahead of local elections on June 3 amid falling approval ratings.

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Thailand

Anutin takes charge in Thailand as Mideast chaos pressures economy

Facing economic challenges and border tensions with Cambodia, the prime minister has pledged swift responses to public needs.

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Thai Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul reacts at parliament in Bangkok on Thursday. Photo: AFP
Hong Kong politics

Letters | As geopolitical tensions rise, Hong Kong needs clear, confident messaging

Readers discuss the government’s recruitment for the post of director of information services, and pay tribute to an advocate for international collaboration in space.

Thailand

Thai PM agrees to form coalition with Thaksin-backed Pheu Thai

The 2 parties were previously coalition partners, until PM Anutin pulled out over a Cambodia border dispute scandal last June.

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Thailand

Vote recount calls grow in Thailand amid claims of election irregularities

The People’s Party, among others, cites ‘clear evidence of irregularities during the tallying process’, including vote-buying and tampering.

A Thai demonstrator holding a banner reading “nationwide vote recount” shouts slogans during a protest at the Office of The Election Commission of Thailand in Bangkok on Wednesday. Photo: EPA
Thailand

Conservatives storm to victory in Thailand’s election

The Bhumjaithai Party is forecast to win nearly 200 seats as People’s Party concedes election.

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Thailand’s caretaker PM, Anutin Charnvirakul, reacts on Sunday in Bangkok as his party takes the lead. Photo: Reuters
Thailand

Asian Angle | Thailand’s election will pass verdict on the architecture of elite control

After court rulings removed successive PMs, this election tests whether a popular mandate can finally survive the state’s veto traps.

Thailand

As Thailand prepares to vote, can election deliver the change it needs?

Whoever wins will become Thailand’s fourth prime minister in three years but face a daunting task to revive the economy and ease political gridlock.

Thailand

‘Still handsome’ Abhisit breathes new life into Thailand’s oldest party

Although the ex-prime minister trails behind other candidates in support, he has helped the Democrats win back conservative voters.

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Democrat Party prime ministerial candidate Abhisit Vejjajiva (centre) walks through a market in Bangkok during an election campaign rally on January 27. Photo: Reuters
Thailand

Meet the PM candidates vying for leadership in Thailand

Reformers, conservatives and populists face off in the coming election with lofty promises to fix the country’s economy and political system.

From left: Anutin Charnvirakul, Natthaphong Ruengpanyawut and Yodchanan Wongsawat during an event in Bangkok on January 12. The three are among prime ministerial candidates in Thailand’s coming election. Photo: AFP
Thailand

‘Critical point’: can Thailand election pave way for national reset?

With the economy struggling and corruption rife, Thai voters will look to the February 8 election as a chance to turn the country around.

Thailand

Thailand’s Pita hopes to rise again through reformist People’s Party successor

The former leader was blocked from leading government and banned from politics after his party stunned the ruling elite in 2023.

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Thailand

Money for babies, combat pay: Thailand’s poll turns into a cash splash contest

From US$2,000 for newborns to debt write-offs, Thai political parties are dangling a raft of handouts in a bid to woo voters on February 8.

Abhisit Vejjajiva, leader of Thailand’s Democrat Party, greets a woman and her baby during an election campaign event in Bangkok on Saturday. Photo: EPA
Thailand

Thailand’s ‘orange wave’ is back. Can it finally end conservative rule?

The Senate can no longer pick the prime minister, opening a path to victory for the reformist People’s Party in the election on February 8.

Thailand

Border row aids Anutin as Shinawatras play catch up in Thai election

Caretaker PM Anutin rides nationalist wave over Cambodia; Pheu Thai taps Thaksin’s nephew to revive brand; reformists drop key vows to stay relevant.

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Thailand

Who is running for Thai PM? Unofficial campaign starts as parties name candidates

PM Anutin seeks re-election in a three-way race against People’s Party and Thaksin’s Pheu Thai amid constitutional referendum in February poll.

Supporters with placards back Thai PM Anutin Charnvirakul on the first day of candidate registration in Bangkok on Sunday. Photo: AFP
Thailand

Thailand’s Anutin named PM candidate for ‘consequential’ February poll

Caretaker leader Anutin Charnvirakul named Bhumjaithai’s PM candidate, banking on nationalism and Cambodia tensions to win election.

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Thailand’s caretaker PM Anutin Charnvirakul reacts at a Bangkok event on Wednesday while unveiling policies ahead of February’s general election. Photo: Reuters
Thailand

Thai PM says he will return ‘power to the people’, setting stage for election

Thailand’s military said the coming election would not affect its operations against Cambodia amid a renewed border conflict.

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Spain

Mass rally in Spain demands prime minister resign over corruption cases

Tens of thousands protest in central Madrid as Spain’s opposition leader calls for snap elections.

Thailand

Thailand’s sidelined reformists battle ‘baan yai’ dynasties to repeat poll win

It could become ‘everybody vs the People’s Party’ as old power networks unite to crush the movement that won the popular vote in 2023.

A protester holds up a placard during a pro-democracy demonstration in Bangkok calling for senators to respect the results of the 2023 general election. Photo: dpa
Thailand

Death toll climbs above 370 in flood-hit Thailand, Indonesia, Malaysia

‘This is the worst flood ever in our village. There were floods before … but it wasn’t like this’.

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A man in Aceh province in Indonesia looks at the body of an elephant swept away by devastating flash floods and partially buried in the mud. Photo: AP
Legislative Council election 2025

Hopefuls spar over livelihood issues, upping ante at Hong Kong Legco poll forums

In a shift of tempo, the host at the two forums reminds candidates that they can express different opinions during debates.

Thailand

Thailand rolls out US$300 fines for daytime drinkers in change to alcohol laws

Changes to Thailand’s Alcoholic Beverage Control Act that take effect on Saturday shift the risk onto consumers who drink from 2pm to 5pm.

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