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Old problems dog Yingluck's fresh cabinet
News, Nattaya Chetchotiros, Published on 01/11/2012
» The recent reshuffle seems to have boosted the Yingluck Shinawatra administration's image in the eyes of the public, who see the cabinet as being stronger now than it was before.
Social sanctions are key
News, Nattaya Chetchotiros, Published on 11/10/2012
» The embezzlement charge against well-known TV news show host Sorayuth Suthassanachinda should not only prompt the media to set up more effective mechanisms to ensure ethical practices, but it should send a strong message to the media that the public will not accept unethical conduct.
Yingluck on spot
News, Nattaya Chetchotiros, Published on 20/09/2012
» After a two-year mission, the Truth for Reconciliation Commission (TRC) delivered on Monday a landmark report that has shed light on many aspects of the April-May 2010 crackdowns. The commission has also produced a list of recommendations for the government to implement in order to pave the way for national reconciliation.
Transfers make ripples
News, Nattaya Chetchotiros, Published on 30/08/2012
» The lightning transfers of three generals at the Defence Ministry will not raise the ire of other military top brass who might have used it as an excuse to stage a coup. But it is undeniable that they could have some consequences for the government.
Chalerm's 'hot potato'
News, Nattaya Chetchotiros, Published on 09/08/2012
» Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra might might have a very good reason for assigning Deputy Prime Minister Chalerm Yubamrung to solve the southern insurgency problem.
Pheu Thai in court-ordered quandary
News, Nattaya Chetchotiros, Published on 19/07/2012
» The Constitution Court's ruling on Friday is putting the government and Pheu Thai Party in a difficult position in its push for charter amendment as all the choices to move the case forward pose major problems.
Sparing its own neck
News, Nattaya Chetchotiros, Published on 28/06/2012
» The cabinet's decision to forward Nasa's request to use U-tapao airport for a climate study to parliament underscores its concern about attempts by independent agencies to drive it from power.
Govt needs UDD more than ever
News, Nattaya Chetchotiros, Published on 07/06/2012
» The decision by House Speaker Somsak Kiatsuranont to delay putting the charter amendment bill on parliament's agenda, and to postpone debate on the reconciliation bills does not mean the Pheu Thai Party has thrown in the towel.
Democrats hope to discredit charter push
News, Nattaya Chetchotiros, Published on 17/05/2012
» The road ahead for the charter amendment engineered by the Pheu Thai Party government won't be a smooth one as the opposition Democrats show no signs of throwing in the towel in their efforts to derail the campaign.
PM-Prem meeting will test red shirts' loyalty
News, Nattaya Chetchotiros, Published on 26/04/2012
» Two political events that take place today will test the loyalty of red shirt members to Pheu Thai, the ruling party which won the general election last year with the support of the United Front for Democracy Against Dictatorship.