New Economics Party (Thailand)
New Economics Party พรรคเศรษฐกิจใหม่ | |
|---|---|
| Abbreviation | NEP |
| Leader | Manoon Sivapiromrat |
| Secretary-General | Passakorn Ngerncharoenkul |
| Founder | Supadit Arkartruek |
| Founded | 2 March 2018 |
| Headquarters | 199 Naradhiwat Rajanagarindra Rd, Chong Nonsi, Yan Nawa, Bangkok 10120 |
| Ideology | Social conservatism[1] Economic liberalism |
| Political position | Centre-right |
| House of Representatives | 0 / 500
|
The New Economics Party (NEP) (Thai: พรรคเศรษฐกิจใหม่) is a political party in Thailand founded in March 2018 by Supadit Arkartruek.[2]
The party first gained parliamentary representation in the 2019 general election, securing 6 seats through the party-list system. Initially, NEP joined the opposition bloc, but later shifted to support the governing coalition.
History
The New Economics Party was registered on March 2, 2018, and formally approved by the Election Commission of Thailand (ECT) on November 6, 2018.[3]
In 2019, the party nominated Mingkwan Saengsuwan as its prime ministerial candidate, and its platform focused on economic reforms and social stability.
Election results
| Election | Total seats won | Popular vote | Share of votes | Outcome of election | Election leader |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 6 / 500
|
485,664 | 1.34% | Entered Parliament — initially in opposition, later joined governing coalition | Mingkwan Saengsuwan |
| 2023 | 0 / 500
|
N/A | N/A | Lost all seats, no parliamentary representation | Manoon Sivapiromrat |
Leadership
| No. | Name | Term start | Term end | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Supadit Arkartruek | March 2018 | January 2019 | Founding leader |
| 2 | Mingkwan Saengsuwan | January 2019 | May 2019 | Resigned after election |
| 3 | Manoon Sivapiromrat | December 2021 | Present | Current leader |
Policies and Ideology
The NEP promotes economic liberalism and social conservatism, advocating for:
- Pro-business policies to attract foreign investment
- Welfare programs for low-income citizens
- Judicial reforms to enhance public trust in institutions
Controversies
In 2020, internal disputes arose when some MPs voted against opposition-backed motions, leading to accusations of backdoor deals with the ruling coalition. This conflict contributed to the resignation of Mingkwan Saengsuwan.
References
- ^ ประกาศนายทะเบียนพรรคการเมือง (PDF). Ratchakitcha (in Thai). Retrieved 2024-05-25.
- ^ ข้อมูลพรรคการเมืองที่ยังดำเนินการอยู่ ณ วันที่ 24 มกราคม 2563. Election Commission of Thailand (in Thai). 2020-08-15. Archived from the original on 2020-10-28. Retrieved 2024-05-25.
- ^ "ECT certifies four more parties, including Palang Pracharath". ThaiPost (in Thai). 2018-11-06.
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