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PM's crisis-coping skills again in doubt
Oped, Nattaya Chetchotiros, Published on 26/03/2026
» A joint military attack on Iran by the United States and Israel appears to have had a profound political impact on the Anutin government. Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul and his ministers have come under heavy criticism from the public and commentators alike for what is widely seen as a failure to handle the oil supply situation effectively.
Abhisit vows clean politics, 5% growth
Nattaya Chetchotiros, Published on 29/01/2026
» Democrat Party leader and prime ministerial candidate Abhisit Vejjajiva has vowed to restore integrity to politics, dismantle networks of corruption and "grey capital," and lift the country's economic growth to 5% within four years, as he positions his party as a decisive swing factor ahead of the final lap of the general election campaign.
Dark horse, deep state in upcoming polls
Oped, Nattaya Chetchotiros, Published on 15/01/2026
» The national election may be 20 days away, yet political analysts are already reading the tea leaves. Surprisingly, their predictions point in the same direction -- the next coalition could be a surprising mix of the Bhumjaithai Party (BJT), Pheu Thai and -- hold your breath -- the Democrat Party.
A new party but with old values
News, Nattaya Chetchotiros, Published on 18/01/2024
» The Democrat Party faces an uphill battle to bring back the good times as its popularity is plummeting in the wake of internal conflicts that have left it in disarray.
Weathering the storm
News, Nattaya Chetchotiros, Published on 21/01/2022
» Academics believe Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha still has an ace up his sleeve and will deal with pressure for political changes and steer the government forward following the Palang Pracharath Party's (PPRP) decision to expel secretary-general Thamanat Prompow and his faction.
Thamanat denies plan to oust Prayut
News, Nattaya Chetchotiros, Published on 02/09/2021
» Thamanat Prompow, secretary-general of the ruling Palang Pracharath Party (PPRP), denies he orchestrated a clandestine move to oust Prime Minister Gen Prayut Chan-o-cha.
Veteran 'Post' journalist Suwan-ampa dies age 72
News, Nattaya Chetchotiros, Published on 17/08/2021
» The Bangkok Post's award-winning veteran journalist Suwan-ampa Santimananeedol died yesterday from colon cancer. She was 72.
A giving Monarch
News, Nattaya Chetchotiros, Published on 28/07/2021
» His Majesty King Maha Vajiralongkorn Phra Vajiraklaochaoyuhua is a giving monarch, so readily demonstrated by the sustained support he has provided to equip the medical personnel in their unrelenting battle against Covid-19.
Potjaman calls Pheu Thai shots
News, Nattaya Chetchotiros, Published on 01/10/2020
» Khunying Potjaman na Pombejra, ex-wife of fugitive former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra, is consolidating her power as Pheu Thai's de facto leader in charge of the party's decision-making, say party sources.
Korn's daring plan for change
News, Nattaya Chetchotiros, Published on 09/03/2020
» Korn Chatikavanij has declared he is ready to chart a new course in politics by vowing to start out his newly-founded Kla Party ("Dare") on a small scale and refusing to tread the same path as other parties.