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Govt bruised but not undone by debate
Oped, Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 06/04/2024
» No sooner had the two-day general debate come to an end on Thursday than there emerged speculation about a possible cabinet reshuffle, which seems inevitable given the dire need for the Srettha Thavisin government to shore up its popularity.
Applause for PM in tackling RTP rift
Oped, Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 23/03/2024
» After six months in office, Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin may actually enjoy public applause for exercising his leadership by stepping into a high-profile rift between national police chief Pol Gen Torsak Sukvimol and his deputy, Pol Gen Surachate Hakparn after their dispute greatly tarnished the reputation of the Royal Thai Police (RTP).
MFP decision sparks collusion rumours
Oped, Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 09/03/2024
» The decision of the Move Forward Party (MFP) and the opposition bloc to seek a general debate instead of no-confidence censure against the Srettha Thavisin government has sparked suspicion of political collusion between political opponents.
Thaksin undermining premier's role
Oped, Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 24/02/2024
» The release of convicted former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra from detention will present a dilemma for the Pheu Thai-led government. Sooner rather than later, Thaksin, who is now on parole, will outshine Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin, and that does not bode well for the latter and the Pheu Thai Party.
Move Forward, Pita down but not out
Oped, Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 10/02/2024
» With a court sentence that handed Move Forward Party (MFP) MP Pita Limjaroenrat a suspended jail term for his role in a flash mob in 2019, the power games between the old powers and the left-leaning party have intensified to another level.
Court may be wary of giving chop to MFP
Oped, Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 27/01/2024
» Notwithstanding the Constitutional Court ruling in favour of Pita Limjaroenrat, chief adviser of the Move Forward Party (MFP), in a case involving his iTV share ownership, the progressive party cannot breathe a sigh of relief just yet.
New leader for rudderless Democrats
Oped, Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 16/12/2023
» It's clear that the Democrat Party, under new leader Chalermchai Sri-on, remains in crisis and will struggle to recover past glory.
MFP's amnesty bill shouldn't be ignored
Oped, Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 02/12/2023
» An amnesty bill sponsored by the Move Forward Party (MFP), which aims to benefit all factions involved in political conflicts over nearly two decades, has stirred wide debate.
Legal hurdle may help PT axe handout
Oped, Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 18/11/2023
» The latest incarnation of the much-vaunted digital wallet scheme is very different from the original version Pheu Thai promoted during its election campaign.
Paetongtarn's fated rise in Thai politics
Oped, Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 04/11/2023
» Most, if not all, political observers find Paetongtarn Shinawatra's rise to power in the Pheu Thai Party as anything but a surprise.