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PPRP left reeling by Abhisit
News, Nattaya Chetchotiros, Published on 12/03/2019
» The Palang Pracharath Party (PPRP) faces a tougher task securing the votes it needs after Democrat leader Abhisit Vejjajiva dropped his bombshell declaration that he will not support Gen Prayut Chan-o-cha to return as prime minister.
No shortage of talent in new party
News, Nattaya Chetchotiros, Published on 28/01/2019
» The Palang Pracharath Party (PPRP), being a new kid on the political block, has capitalised on the new faces it has brought into its fold. Three young PPRP MP candidates discuss their election prospects and agree that being new is not always a liability in politics as they are accessible and take a hands-on approach to addressing issues affecting voters.
ACT's 'new face' shakes up party funding
News, Nattaya Chetchotiros, Published on 18/10/2018
» Katerut Laothamatas, a 29-year-old politician, wants to prove that the Ruamphalang Prachachartthai Party, which was co-founded by Suthep Thaugsuban, is not just an ad hoc group created to support the military government.
Warong throws his hat in the ring
News, Nattaya Chetchotiros, Published on 01/10/2018
» Former Democrat Party MP for Phitsanulok Warong Dechgitvigrom has now entered the race to become leader of the country's oldest party under a new selection system where registered party members get to nominate candidates for a general meeting to vote.
Future Forward Party seen as beacon of hope
News, Nattaya Chetchotiros, Published on 21/03/2018
» Worachet Pakeerut is the leader of Nitirat, a group of progressive law scholars, and a law professor at Thammasat University. He talks to <b>NATTAYA CHETCHOTIROS</b> about the emergence of Anakhot Thai (the Future Forward Party) headed by Thanathorn Juangroongruangkit and Piyabutr Saengkanokkul.
Nitirat head denies 'young blood' links
News, Nattaya Chetchotiros, Published on 19/03/2018
» Thammasat law lecturer and Nitirat group leader Worachet Pakeerut has distanced himself from a group of "young blood" aspirants seeking to form a new political party.
Confusion reigns over election date
News, Nattaya Chetchotiros, Published on 17/02/2018
» In a move greeted with fresh scepticism from politicians, the government said on Friday the date for the general election should be decided by June this year.
PAD may seek donations to pay damages
News, Nattaya Chetchotiros, Published on 23/09/2017
» Core members of the now-defunct People's Alliance for Democracy (PAD) are hopeful they will not have to hand over the full 552 million baht they have been court-ordered to pay for the group's protests in 2008 that led to the shutting down of the capital's two main airports.
Regime faces early challenge
News, Nattaya Chetchotiros, Published on 05/01/2015
» The year 2015 will be a monumental year for Thailand with a flurry of national reform and charter drafting efforts picking up speed in the next 12 months, while a decision on the impeachment of Yingluck Shinawatra could shake the military regime right at the beginning of the year.
PM warned over Senate decree duty
News, Nattaya Chetchotiros, Published on 12/04/2014
» The charter leaves no room for interpretation over who can call for the Senate to be reconvened after a House dissolution. That person is caretaker Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra, according to former Senate speaker, legal expert and Council of State member Meechai Ruchupan.