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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.
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.
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.
Pirapan's rise 'a game changer'
News, Nattaya Chetchotiros, Published on 23/12/2022
» Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha's appointment of Pirapan Salirathavibhaga, leader of the United Thai Nation (UTN) Party, as his new secretary-general is seen by some political pundits as a clear signal that Gen Prayut is determined to compete in the next general election, while also representing a potential game changer in the next polls.
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.
Perilous year awaits shaky govt
News, Nattaya Chetchotiros, Published on 04/01/2022
» This year looks likely to be a daunting one for the government dogged by Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha's tenure expiry wrangle, a new round of censure debate and the all-important question of how soon a general election will be held.
Rift threatens Prayut's future
News, Nattaya Chetchotiros, Published on 13/09/2021
» All eyes are on the political future of Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha, as well as that of the ruling Palang Pracharath Party (PPRP), after parliament endorsed a charter amendment bill which sought to bring back the two-ballot voting system.
PM tipped to top censure vote
News, Nattaya Chetchotiros, Published on 04/09/2021
» Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha is expected to secure the most votes of support among the cabinet ministers targeted for censure as lawmakers cast their votes of confidence on Saturday with sources claiming he has seen off threats to his authority from within the ruling party.
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.
Vote shakes up ministers
News, Nattaya Chetchotiros, Published on 21/02/2021
» The future of three cabinet ministers hangs in the balance following the no-confidence vote in parliament on Saturday, despite the government surviving the motion, political analysts say.