What is the New Aspiration Party?
Q: What is the New Aspiration Party?
A: The New Aspiration Party (Phak Khwam Wang Mai Thai) is a political party in Thailand founded in 1990 by General Chavalit Yongchaiyudh.
Q: When was the New Aspiration Party founded?
A: The New Aspiration Party was founded in 1990 by General Chavalit Yongchaiyudh.
Q: Who formed the coalition government with Chavalit as Prime Minister?
A: The New Aspiration Party won the elections of 1996 and formed a coalition government with Chavalit as Prime Minister.
Q: What caused the electorate's confidence to diminish in 1997?
A: The onset of the Asian Financial Crisis in 1997 diminished the electorate's confidence in the government.
Q: Who led Thai Rak Thai when it merged with New Aspiration Party?
A: Thai Rak Thai was led by Thaksin Shinawatra when it merged with New Aspiration Party.
Q: Who became Deputy Prime Minister after merging with Thai Rak Thai?
A: After merging with Thai Rak Thai, Chavalit became Deputy Prime Minister in Thaksin's cabinet.
Q: How did the party perform in 2011 elections?
A: In the legislative elections on July 3, 2011, the party won 0.08% of the popular vote and no seats in House of Representatives.