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.

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