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Dems' charter draft leaves major parties smiling
News, Nattaya Chetchotiros, Published on 26/06/2021
» The passage of the Democrat-sponsored charter amendment proposal which would bring back the two-ballot system is a win for all major political parties, including the ruling Palang Pracharath Party whose draft was rejected by the Senate.
Covid will stifle, not halt, rallies
News, Nattaya Chetchotiros, Published on 07/01/2021
» This year will pose economic and political challenges to the government as it will struggle to cope with the impact of the new outbreak of Covid-19 and the dispute over charter amendments will take centre stage this year, observers said.
PM's fate hangs in the balance
News, Nattaya Chetchotiros, Published on 02/12/2020
» The future of Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha hangs in the balance pending Wednesday's Constitutional Court ruling on the legality of his continued occupancy of an army residence since his retirement from the military.
'Tough task in store' for reconciliation committee
News, Nattaya Chetchotiros, Published on 29/10/2020
» Defusing the escalating political tensions through a panel tasked with forging national reconciliation will be a tough challenge given the extremely complex nature of the conflict, says the head of the King Prajadhipok's Institute, the organisation that has been commissioned to study the committee's set-up.
Students need reality check
News, Nattaya Chetchotiros, Published on 24/08/2020
» Today's students are passionate about their cause but have little knowledge of historical rallies and seem to be driven by the cyber world, Higher Education Science Research and Innovation Minister Anek Laothamatas said. In an interview with the Bangkok Post, he offered his insight into the difference between student movements of yesteryear and today's heated protests.
Resignations a sign PM 'is losing power'
News, Nattaya Chetchotiros, Published on 18/07/2020
» The sudden resignations of key economic ministers in the Palang Pracharath Party (PPRP) are a signal of the diminishing negotiating power of Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha in the ruling coalition, which may keep him from getting his way in the upcoming cabinet reshuffle, says one observer.
Students vent their fury
News, Nattaya Chetchotiros, Published on 01/03/2020
» The dissolution of the Future Forward Party (FFP) on Feb 21 has sparked anti-government rallies by students across the country who are frustrated that the party was treated unfairly.
Future Forward Party tipped to escape the chop
News, Nattaya Chetchotiros, Published on 21/01/2020
» The Future Forward Party (FFP) is likely to be spared by the Constitutional Court on Tuesday as the alleged offences of its members do not warrant its disbandment, according to law scholars.
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.
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.