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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.
Anti-graft fight heads Sudarat's poll bid
News, Nattaya Chetchotiros, Published on 21/01/2026
» Thai Sang Thai Party leader Khunying Sudarat Keyuraphan has placed clean politics and an uncompromising anti-corruption agenda at the centre of her party's election campaign, positioning the small party as an alternative to Thailand's dominant political blocs.
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.
Students need reality check
News, Nattaya Chetchotiros, Published on 24/08/2020
» Today's students are passionate about their cause but have little knowledge of historical rallies and seem to be driven by the cyber world, Higher Education Science Research and Innovation Minister Anek Laothamatas said. In an interview with the Bangkok Post, he offered his insight into the difference between student movements of yesteryear and today's heated protests.
No shortage of talent in new party
News, Nattaya Chetchotiros, Published on 28/01/2019
» The Palang Pracharath Party (PPRP), being a new kid on the political block, has capitalised on the new faces it has brought into its fold. Three young PPRP MP candidates discuss their election prospects and agree that being new is not always a liability in politics as they are accessible and take a hands-on approach to addressing issues affecting voters.
One head punch too many
News, Nattaya Chetchotiros, Published on 18/11/2018
» The death of a 13-year-old kickboxer, who died of a brain haemorrhage on Nov 11 after being knocked out in the ring, has drawn public attention to a draft amendment to the Boxing Act, now seen as a mechanism to better protect the rights and safety of young kickboxers.
Putting the public ahead of the party
News, Nattaya Chetchotiros, Published on 23/10/2018
» Four years ago, a New York University student decided to spend one year working with the Bangkok Post editorial team as an intern after having his imagination captured by the bloody protest of pro-Thaksin red-shirt demonstrators he followed closely in 2013.
'Pluem' spreads his political wings
News, Nattaya Chetchotiros, Published on 16/10/2018
» Surabot Leekpai, the 30-year-old fledgling Democrat Party member, says he is a politician who understands Thai youth.