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New hurdle for charter bid
News, Nattaya Chetchotiros, Published on 07/11/2019
» Efforts to seek charter amendments face more hurdles after two government coalition partners locked horns over who should head a proposed House committee to study charter changes.
WiFi rule sparks call for change
News, Nattaya Chetchotiros, Published on 10/10/2019
» Activists defending free speech online say they will push for changes to the controversial computer crime law following an uproar over its data retention requirement.
PM urged to rectify oath text 'gaffe'
News, Nattaya Chetchotiros, Published on 03/08/2019
» Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha is being urged to correct a mistake over an alleged failure to recite the full text of an oath during the swearing-in ceremony, as he risks calling the legitimacy of his government into question.
Thammanat axed in rejig
News, Nattaya Chetchotiros, Published on 09/07/2019
» Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha has made a last-minute change to the cabinet line-up, dropping controversial figure Capt Thammanat Prompao who was tipped to be labour minister from the list and giving the portfolio to another heavyweight in the Palang Pracharath Party (PPRP).
Court to rule on PM's eligibility
News, Nattaya Chetchotiros, Published on 06/07/2019
» A former adviser to the Constitution Drafting Committee (CDC) on Friday welcomed a petition seeking the Constitutional Court ruling on the status of Prime Minister Gen Prayut Chan-o-cha, saying it would set a precedent and end all the questions regarding his role as chief of the National Council for Peace and Order (NCPO).
Path open for PPRP coalition
News, Nattaya Chetchotiros, Published on 30/05/2019
» The Palang Pracharath Party (PPRP) has agreed to let the Democrat Party take the three ministerial positions it demands, clearing the way for a coalition government to be formed successfully, a Democrat source said on Wednesday.
Palang Pracharath 'closer' to coalition
News, Nattaya Chetchotiros, Published on 18/05/2019
» Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha is edging closer to reclaiming the premiership as the pro-regime Palang Pracharath Party (PPRP) has struck initial deals with the Bhumjaithai and Democrat parties, which will likely be offered key cabinet posts.
Jurin seen as front-runner to lead Dems
News, Nattaya Chetchotiros, Published on 14/05/2019
» The results of the Democrat Party's much anticipated leadership race will be revealed on Wednesday and the odds are likely to swing in Jurin Laksanavisit's favour, according to a highly placed source in the party.
EC faces legal action over poll
News, Nattaya Chetchotiros, Published on 25/04/2019
» As the Constitutional Court has rejected the Election Commission's (EC) petition seeking a ruling on the calculation method for party-list MPs, the poll agency could be sued by political parties that are disadvantaged by any formulas it has devised, pundits say.
Abhisit left to rue mistakes
News, Nattaya Chetchotiros, Published on 26/03/2019
» In the wake of the Democrats' embarrassing defeat in the Sunday poll, former leader Abhisit Vejjajiva has only a slim chance of returning to the party's top post unless he can reinvent his image and change the public perception of the party, according to a leading political analyst.