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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.
Ex-premier faces legal maze upon his return
News, Nattaya Chetchotiros, Published on 22/08/2023
» Deposed prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra faces 10 years in prison in three cases upon returning on Tuesday. But based on the court rulings, he will likely serve a maximum of five years.
NHRC urges PM to enforce act
News, Nattaya Chetchotiros, Published on 27/01/2023
» The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) yesterday called on Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha to affirm the government's intention to enforce the Prevention and Suppression of Torture and Enforced Disappearance Act as initially planned.
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.
Thailand’s four post-Covid challenges identified by Surakiart
Business, Nattaya Chetchotiros, Published on 01/08/2020
» Thailand will face four major challenges in the “new normal” following the Covid-19 crisis, according to former deputy prime minister Surakiart Sathirathai.
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.