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Is return of political violence inevitable?
News, Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 21/12/2019
» The powers that be should not underestimate the "flash mob", the first street protest since the March 24 elections, organised last week by the opposition Future Forward Party (FFP). On the surface, the incident may stem from the resentment of FFP and its supporters over the Election Commission's (EC) move to have the new party dissolved, but it cannot be denied there are also many elements that echo dismay with the coup and subsequent election.
FFP set to dismiss seven 'cobra' MPs
News, Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 14/12/2019
» The Future Forward Party (FFP) is planning to axe seven renegade MPs on Monday for their votes against the party during a House session.
Pareena probe must set a precedent
News, Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 07/12/2019
» The legal case against Palang Pracharath MP for Ratchaburi Pareena Kraikupt, whose poultry farm is suspected of sitting on part of a forest reserve, must be pursued seriously in order to set a precedent. If she is in the wrong, she should face the consequences to show that no one is above the law.
Young firebrands face uncertain fate
News, Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 23/11/2019
» After the Constitutional Court's controversial verdict disqualifying Future Forward Party leader Thanathorn Juangroongruangkit over the V-Luck shares saga, a domino effect for the business-tycoon-turned-politician and his party looks to be on the horizon.
Flair for debate wins praise for Sutin
News, Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 11/11/2019
» Due to its failure to form and lead the new coalition government despite pulling in the most votes in this year's general election, the former ruling Pheu Thai Party has seen its profile dim during its time in opposition.
PPRP must stay out of charter study
News, Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 09/11/2019
» The opposition's move to amend the 2017 constitution has gathered steam with the formation of a panel tasked to study the charter rewrite, which is set for House debate later this month.
Why FFP must learn art of compromise
News, Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 12/10/2019
» Less than four months since the new Prayut government took office, political polarisation has evidently widened with the presence of new challengers like the Future Forward Party. Fortunately, those in the conflict are still trying to play by the rules, not taking it to the streets as we experienced some 10 years ago.
Coalition braces for vital budget bill test
News, Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 28/09/2019
» With the 2020 budget bill being tabled in parliament next month, the final countdown has started for the coalition government led by army chief-turned-politician Prayut Chan-o-cha.
Karma will haunt corrupt until the end
News, Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 14/09/2019
» The sight of former commerce minister Boonsong Teriyapirom head down, listening to the Supreme Court ruling on his role in the fake government-to-government (G2G) rice deals contrasted sharply with that of the merriment of his former boss, Yingluck Shinawatra, sharing a sumptuous meal with her brother and fugitive former prime minister, Thaksin, and his youngest daughter.
Oath gaffe a costly lesson for Prayut
News, Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 31/08/2019
» While the royal blessing has appeared to ease pressure on Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha over his incomplete oath-taking, his predicament is still ongoing.