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Abhisit, Surachart at odds on security law
News, Nattaya Chetchotiros, Published on 25/11/2017
» The regime's latest amendment to the security law governing the Internal Security Operations Command (Isoc) is unlikely to allow the military to use excessive power, says Democrat leader Abhisit Vejjajiva.
Govt to discuss local poll readiness
News, Nattaya Chetchotiros, Published on 11/11/2017
» The government will call a meeting next week to discuss preparations for local elections, stirring talk that the ban on political activities will be relaxed soon to allow them to take place ahead of a national poll.
PM's 6 questions 'designed to rile critics'
News, Nattaya Chetchotiros, Published on 10/11/2017
» The latest round of questions posed to the public by Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha shows fairly unequivocally that the regime hopes to retain its grip on power after next November's election, either with the help of an existing political party or one that could be set up for this purpose.
Surin makes surprise bid for city governor
News, Nattaya Chetchotiros, Published on 26/06/2017
» Surin Pitsuwan, a former secretary-general of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations, says he is ready to run in the Bangkok governor election and vowed to turn the city into an international smart city as soon as the regime gives the green light to local elections.
Abhisit up for Wissanu meet on primary doubts
News, Nattaya Chetchotiros, Published on 24/06/2017
» Democrat leader Abhisit Vejjajiva says he is willing to meet Deputy Prime Minister Wissanu Krea-ngam to explain his party's experience with the controversial primary voting system, slated for introduction by the National Legislative Assembly (NLA).
EXCLUSIVE: Abhisit questions growth reality
News, Nattaya Chetchotiros, Published on 21/06/2017
» The prospect of a bright Thai economy raises scepticism for Democrat leader Abhisit Vejjajiva who questions whether rural residents would be able to reap the fruits of a "growing" economy under a military-sponsored government.
Abhisit warns of perils of unity talks
News, Nattaya Chetchotiros, Published on 27/03/2017
» Reconciliation and national reforms are on most politicians' lips these days.
Real change is coming in 2017 - election or not
News, Nattaya Chetchotiros, Published on 04/01/2017
» This year is expected to mark a major change in the political landscape despite the fact the election could possibly be delayed.
Leading media watchdogs say no to council
News, Nattaya Chetchotiros, Published on 13/09/2016
» The country's leading media groups oppose a draft law that proposes setting up a central media council, arguing it would invite undue media interference and could result in biased news coverage.
Scholars call for parole system rejig
News, Nattaya Chetchotiros, Published on 12/09/2016
» Criticism is mounting over the administration of the parole system following the early release of high-profile inmates, with academics calling for changes to make the parole system more transparent.