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Pirapan's rise 'a game changer'
News, Nattaya Chetchotiros, Published on 23/12/2022
» Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha's appointment of Pirapan Salirathavibhaga, leader of the United Thai Nation (UTN) Party, as his new secretary-general is seen by some political pundits as a clear signal that Gen Prayut is determined to compete in the next general election, while also representing a potential game changer in the next polls.
Sudarat's 'third way' in politics
News, Nattaya Chetchotiros, Published on 19/09/2022
» Khunying Sudarat Keyuraphan has announced the Thai Sang Thai Party (TST) to be a "third force" in politics whose policy platforms will highlight the country's priorities for the next general election expected early next year.
Censure debate kicks off Monday
News, Nattaya Chetchotiros, Published on 24/02/2020
» Despite the censure debate against Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha and five cabinet ministers kicking off today without key speakers from the now-dissolved Future Forward Party, the session will be no less interesting, according to opposition chief whip Sutin Klungsang.
Palang Pracharath 'closer' to coalition
News, Nattaya Chetchotiros, Published on 18/05/2019
» Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha is edging closer to reclaiming the premiership as the pro-regime Palang Pracharath Party (PPRP) has struck initial deals with the Bhumjaithai and Democrat parties, which will likely be offered key cabinet posts.
'Thai-ness' scheme has big ambitions
News, Nattaya Chetchotiros, Published on 30/01/2018
» Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha raised eyebrows and triggered some speculation when he mentioned the term 'Thai niyom' in his Children's Day speech early this month.
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.
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.
Power moves back to centre
News, Nattaya Chetchotiros, Published on 04/08/2014
» The junta’s decision to suspend elections for local administration organisations (LAOs) is raising questions about whether the organisations will be any less prone to corruption under appointed administrators than they were before.
Pheu Thai seeks to restore voter confidence
News, Nattaya Chetchotiros, Published on 20/06/2013
» The Pheu Thai Party insists that its defeat in the Don Muang by-election has not affected its popularity. But despite the brave front, everyone knows the pain of defeat cuts Pheu Thai very deep.
Angry Manich takes swing at uni council
News, Nattaya Chetchotiros, Published on 06/02/2013
» Veteran journalist Manich Sooksomchitra has resigned as acting chairman of Suan Dusit Rajabhat University's council, saying he can no longer stand the university's pro-government stance.