Labour Party (Thailand)

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Labour Party
พรรคแรงงาน
FoundedDecember 23, 1968
Dissolved19 November 1973
Headquarters Thailand
Ideology Social democracy
Political position Centre-left

Labour Party is a defunct political party in Thailand.

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History

Labour Party (1968-1971)

The Labour Party was founded on December 23, 1968 [1] by Kan Chueakeaw as leader and Weera Thanomkiang as secretary-general. On February 10, 1969 the Labour Party lost in election.[ clarification needed ]

Labour Party (1974-1976)

The Labour Party was founded on November 21, 1974. [2] by Seri Suchatapakan as leader and Sa-ard Piyawan as secretary-general. The party won 1 seat in the April 4, 1976 election.

General election results

ElectionTotal seats wonTotal votesShare of votesOutcome of electionElection leader
1969
0 / 219
Kan Chueakeaw
1975
0 / 269
136,7830.7% Seri Suchatapakan
1976
1 / 279
161,0310.9%Increase2.svg1 seats Seri Suchatapakan

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References

  1. ประกาศกระทรวงมหาดไทย เรื่อง จดทะเบียนพรรคการเมืองพรรคแรงงาน
  2. ประกาศกระทรวงมหาดไทย เรื่อง การจดทะเบียนพรรคการเมือง (พรรคแรงงาน) ราชกิจจานุเบกษา เล่ม ๙๒ ตอน ๑๙๓ ง พิเศษ หน้า ๒๙๐ ๑๘ กันยายน ๒๕๑๘