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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.
PM exits PPRP, joins UTN
News, Nattaya Chetchotiros, Published on 24/12/2022
» Supporters of Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha have welcomed his decision to join the United Thai Nation (UTN) Party, saying the party should team up with the ruling Palang Pracharath Party (PPRP) to boost their prospects in the next election.
'Ballot war' looms on charter revamp
News, Nattaya Chetchotiros, Published on 14/06/2021
» Even though key government figures have played down speculation about a House dissolution and the possibility of an early general election, parties, both old and new, are gearing up for a ballot battle, with all eyes on the joint parliamentary session on June 22-23 to debate charter change proposals.
Covid will stifle, not halt, rallies
News, Nattaya Chetchotiros, Published on 07/01/2021
» This year will pose economic and political challenges to the government as it will struggle to cope with the impact of the new outbreak of Covid-19 and the dispute over charter amendments will take centre stage this year, observers said.
PM's fate hangs in the balance
News, Nattaya Chetchotiros, Published on 02/12/2020
» The future of Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha hangs in the balance pending Wednesday's Constitutional Court ruling on the legality of his continued occupancy of an army residence since his retirement from the military.
PM urged to rectify oath text 'gaffe'
News, Nattaya Chetchotiros, Published on 03/08/2019
» Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha is being urged to correct a mistake over an alleged failure to recite the full text of an oath during the swearing-in ceremony, as he risks calling the legitimacy of his government into question.
PPRP left reeling by Abhisit
News, Nattaya Chetchotiros, Published on 12/03/2019
» The Palang Pracharath Party (PPRP) faces a tougher task securing the votes it needs after Democrat leader Abhisit Vejjajiva dropped his bombshell declaration that he will not support Gen Prayut Chan-o-cha to return as prime minister.
ACT's 'new face' shakes up party funding
News, Nattaya Chetchotiros, Published on 18/10/2018
» Katerut Laothamatas, a 29-year-old politician, wants to prove that the Ruamphalang Prachachartthai Party, which was co-founded by Suthep Thaugsuban, is not just an ad hoc group created to support the military government.
'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.
Democrats to set leadership race criteria
News, Nattaya Chetchotiros, Published on 18/09/2018
» The criteria for selecting the next chief of the Democrats will be decided at the party's general assembly meeting next Wednesday now that at least two people have confirmed they are open to standing in the leadership race.