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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.
PM's political era different to Prem's
News, Nattaya Chetchotiros, Published on 31/08/2016
» A complex political scenario will await Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha if he chooses to stay on as a post-election unelected prime minister and steer the government in the manner of Privy Council president and former prime minister Gen Prem Tinsulanonda.
Northeast 'no' stand thumbs nose at regime
News, Nattaya Chetchotiros, Published on 09/08/2016
» The higher percentage of votes against the draft charter and the extra question in Sunday's referendum in the Northeast serve as indication of many local people's covert resistance to the military regime, sources say.