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Next government won't be a grey one
Oped, Nattaya Chetchotiros, Published on 12/02/2026
» The formula for the new government will be an amalgamation of three colours -- navy blue representing the Bhumjaithai Party (BJT), red symbolising Pheu Thai (PT), and light blue, the colour code of the Democrat Party.
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.
Poll deadlock threatens
News, Nattaya Chetchotiros, Published on 05/01/2026
» Thailand will hold a crucial general election in about a month, with both domestic and international observers watching closely to see who wins the poll. But identifying the winner may prove far easier than determining who will ultimately govern the country.
Thaksin charges seen as warning from old guard
News, Nattaya Chetchotiros, Published on 31/05/2024
» The attorney general's decision to indict former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra on lese majeste charges is the result of Thaksin failing to honour a deal with the old power groups that still hold sway in Thai politics, according to some political observers.
PM ouster was a warning to Thaksin
Nattaya Chetchotiros, Published on 27/05/2024
» Academics are certain the latest move by a group of 40 senators asking the Constitutional Court to accept their petition to begin an ethics probe against the prime minister over his appointment of a cabinet member was just a warning to ex-premier Thaksin Shinawatra not to exercise his power.
Daggers out in the Democrat Party
Nattaya Chetchotiros, Published on 14/08/2023
» The Democrat Party is still searching for its new leader after two failed attempts over the past two months.
Inviting Myanmar junta to Bangkok was 'in regional interest': FM Don
Nattaya Chetchotiros, Published on 18/06/2023
» Foreign Minister Don Pramudwinai said the caretaker government held a forum for representatives of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (Asean) and other countries to listen to delegates from the Myanmar junta for the sake of the regional interest, and was not acting on behalf of Asean.
'We will triumph'
News, Nattaya Chetchotiros, Published on 03/05/2023
» Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha insists he would not want to be part of a minority government after the May 14 election, despite this being possible under the constitution.
Making big waves
News, Nattaya Chetchotiros, Published on 20/04/2023
» Srettha Thavisin is setting out to whip up an "economic tsunami" and ride it to election victory with a promise of kicking the pandemic-battered economy into high gear.