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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.
TST forms panel to push Andaman SEZ
News, Nattaya Chetchotiros, Published on 15/06/2023
» Thai Sang Thai (TST) Party leader Khunying Sudarat Keyuraphan has formed a working team to promote tourism in the Andaman provinces as part of a special economic zone, with the aim of generating one trillion baht in revenue each year.
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.
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.
Dems pick Prinn to direct polls
News, Nattaya Chetchotiros, Published on 24/03/2022
» Prinn Panitchpakdi, a deputy leader of the Democrat Party and head of the party's economic team, has been picked to oversee the party's operations for both the Bangkok governor and the city council elections.
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.
Politics heats up ahead of Sunday poll
News, Nattaya Chetchotiros, Published on 18/12/2020
» Sunday's Provincial Administrative Organisation (PAO) elections will be fiercely contested with former allies pitted against one another in some key constituencies.
Potjaman calls Pheu Thai shots
News, Nattaya Chetchotiros, Published on 01/10/2020
» Khunying Potjaman na Pombejra, ex-wife of fugitive former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra, is consolidating her power as Pheu Thai's de facto leader in charge of the party's decision-making, say party sources.
Resignations a sign PM 'is losing power'
News, Nattaya Chetchotiros, Published on 18/07/2020
» The sudden resignations of key economic ministers in the Palang Pracharath Party (PPRP) are a signal of the diminishing negotiating power of Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha in the ruling coalition, which may keep him from getting his way in the upcoming cabinet reshuffle, says one observer.
Censure debate kicks off Monday
News, Nattaya Chetchotiros, Published on 24/02/2020
» Despite the censure debate against Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha and five cabinet ministers kicking off today without key speakers from the now-dissolved Future Forward Party, the session will be no less interesting, according to opposition chief whip Sutin Klungsang.