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Dark horse, deep state in upcoming polls
News, 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.
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.
National Human Rights Commission endorses citizenship for minorities, migrants
News, Nattaya Chetchotiros, Published on 09/11/2024
» The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) welcomed the government's decision to grant Thai citizenship to migrants and members of ethnic minorities while urging the government to prevent any abuse and corruption in the process.
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.
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.
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.
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.