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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Thais 'yet to recover' from bloodshed, says Abhisit
News, Nattaya Chetchotiros, Published on 17/05/2020
» Former prime minister Abhisit Vejjajiva says he always feels a deep sadness whenever the May 19 anniversary of the 2010 protest crackdown rolls around, as it marks the culmination of one of the darkest chapters in the country's political history; a chapter that fuels bitter divisions in society to this day.
Are the knives out for Sudarat?
News, Nattaya Chetchotiros, Published on 13/01/2020
» Rifts have deepened within the Pheu Thai Party in the wake of false claims that its chief strategist had quit, and threaten to undermine the main opposition party's performance in the no-confidence debate against the government and the Bangkok governor election, according to political experts.
Kids' fights 'must comply with law'
News, Nattaya Chetchotiros, Published on 20/11/2018
» Tourism and Sports Minister Weerasak Kowsurat has warned anyone organising Muay Thai fights involving children, including those to be held during the Loy Krathong Festival on Thursday, to comply strictly with the law or face legal action.
'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.
Pheu Thai unfazed by election agency probe of Thaksin meet
News, Nattaya Chetchotiros, Published on 09/10/2018
» The Pheu Thai Party believes it can survive possible dissolution as it is now under investigation by the Election Commission (EC) over whether it violated the election law by allegedly having fugitive ex-premier Thaksin Shinawatra control its affairs from abroad.