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Sudarat dashes hopes of joining Prayut government
News, Nattaya Chetchotiros, Published on 30/07/2015
» Veteran Pheu Thai politician Khunying Sudarat Keyuraphan has returned to the political limelight unexpectedly, thanks to Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha's remark about their long acquaintanceship.
Experts cast doubt over political roadmap
News, Nattaya Chetchotiros, Published on 18/06/2015
» The political roadmap has not changed, Deputy Prime Minister Wissanu Krea-ngam has insisted on dismissing rumours that the military regime plans to remain in power for at least two more years. But not many are convinced.
NRC's reform mission will be a race against the clock
News, Nattaya Chetchotiros, Published on 16/10/2014
» The public pins high hopes on the National Reform Council (NRC) to get the country out of a political rut, which is also the aim of junta leader and Prime Minister Gen Prayut Chan-o-cha. Yet there is no guarantee this goal will be achieved.
A capable cabinet, but in need of technocrats' help
News, Nattaya Chetchotiros, Published on 04/09/2014
» With 13 men in green in the newly appointed cabinet, the Prayuth administration cannot escape critics' questions about whether its military-heavy team has what it takes to move the country forward.
Interim constitution tightens the regime’s iron grip
News, Nattaya Chetchotiros, Published on 24/07/2014
» The 2014 interim charter allows the junta to make amendments to increase its power as the situation requires. It is the first charter ever to contain such a clause — a clear signal the military can declare a state of emergency in the country at any time.
Military has reform blueprint to trump them all
News, Nattaya Chetchotiros, Published on 22/05/2014
» Many people believe the anti-government People’s Democratic Reform Committee (PDRC) benefits most from the declaration of martial law. That isn't necessarily true.
Political storm clouds are gathering
News, Nattaya Chetchotiros, Published on 26/12/2013
» The registration of party list candidates on Monday and Tuesday failed miserably. Expect the same turmoil with the registration of MP candidates in the provinces which will take place from Saturday to next Wednesday.
Charter rewrite drama ready to unfold again
News, Nattaya Chetchotiros, Published on 13/12/2012
» To push for a charter rewrite, the main tactic used by the Yingluck Shinawatra administration now is to keep testing the water to gauge public reactions. There have been news and rumours intentionally leaked by both the strategic committee under the Pheu Thai Party and by the charter amendment panel under the coalition government.
Yingluck on spot
News, Nattaya Chetchotiros, Published on 20/09/2012
» After a two-year mission, the Truth for Reconciliation Commission (TRC) delivered on Monday a landmark report that has shed light on many aspects of the April-May 2010 crackdowns. The commission has also produced a list of recommendations for the government to implement in order to pave the way for national reconciliation.
Pheu Thai in court-ordered quandary
News, Nattaya Chetchotiros, Published on 19/07/2012
» The Constitution Court's ruling on Friday is putting the government and Pheu Thai Party in a difficult position in its push for charter amendment as all the choices to move the case forward pose major problems.