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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.
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.
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.
'Full reset needed'
News, Nattaya Chetchotiros, Published on 08/12/2025
» After several years out of the limelight, Abhisit Vejjajiva is now back at the helm of the Democrat Party.
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.
A new party but with old values
News, Nattaya Chetchotiros, Published on 18/01/2024
» The Democrat Party faces an uphill battle to bring back the good times as its popularity is plummeting in the wake of internal conflicts that have left it in disarray.
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.