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NCPO brings calm to political arena
News, Nattaya Chetchotiros, Published on 24/11/2014
» After months of protests, mounting fears of violence and political deadlock, the May 22 coup staged by the National Council for Peace and Order (NCPO) somehow brought some sense of relief and calm to the political landscape.
No end in sight as street battle lands in court
News, Nattaya Chetchotiros, Published on 03/11/2014
» The conflict between the red shirts and former prime minister Abhisit Vejjajiva and his ex-deputy Suthep Thaugsuban played out on the streets long before it was brought before the courts, where today no prospect of a resolution appears in sight.
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.
PM admits reform will face delays
News, Nattaya Chetchotiros, Published on 16/10/2014
» Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha admitted Wednesday certain areas of reform might not be accomplished within a one-year time frame and have to be left for the next government to pursue.
PM's popularity put to the test with NRC selection
News, Nattaya Chetchotiros, Published on 25/09/2014
» Junta leader and Prime Minister Gen Prayut Chan-o-cha gained the public's confidence by ending the protracted political instability in the country.
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.
Prayuth’s won over business, next step is the world
News, Nattaya Chetchotiros, Published on 12/06/2014
» Three weeks after the coup and the junta is still enjoying its honeymoon period, with positive feedback from the business sector and rice farmers.
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.
Chances of success remote for peacebroker Abhisit
News, Nattaya Chetchotiros, Published on 01/05/2014
» Saying he wants to be part of the country’s answer to its troubles, former prime minister Abhisit Vejjajiva is trying to break Thailand's political deadlock through talks with the conflicting parties. But his chances of success are pretty slim.
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.