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Sereepisuth targets PM over Thamanat appointment
News, Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 27/02/2026
» Seri Ruam Thai Party leader Pol Gen Sereepisuth Temeeyaves says he will petition the Ombudsman over Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul's appointment of Capt Thamanat Prompow as a deputy prime minister and as agriculture and cooperatives minister.
Doubts mount over EC's poll handling
News, Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 21/02/2026
» Almost two weeks after the election, the embattled Election Commission (EC) has yet to endorse any winning candidates. Instead, it finds itself under mounting pressure, facing criticism and petitions from multiple directions.
Hospital stay haunts Thaksin again
Oped, Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 03/05/2025
» A decision of the Supreme Court's Criminal Division for Holders of Political Positions to launch an inquiry into claims of improper enforcement of the prison sentence against ex-premier Thaksin Shinawatra over what is known as the "14th floor saga" has triggered wild speculation about another round of political bargaining games.
Charter rewrite faces major setbacks
Oped, Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 22/02/2025
» Political parties, particularly those in the government coalition, have shown their true colours as the charter amendment process unfolds. Meanwhile, amid it all, the opposition People's Party has shown that it remains committed to changing the junta-sponsored supreme law of the country into one that is more democratic.
Activist seeks court action on Thai-Cambodia MoU deal
News, Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 26/11/2024
» The Ombudsman has been asked to petition the Constitutional Court to rule whether a 2001 memorandum of understanding (MoU) on joint development in the Gulf of Thailand signed by Thailand and Cambodia breaches the constitution.
Cambodia maritime MoU challenged
News, Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 11/04/2024
» The Ombudsman has been asked to petition the Constitutional Court to rule whether the Thai-Cambodian memorandum of understanding (MoU) signed in 2001 on joint development in the Gulf of Thailand is in breach of the Thai constitution.
Legality of Thai-Cambodian maritime MoU challenged
Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 10/04/2024
» The Ombudsman has been asked to petition the Constitutional Court to rule whether the Thai-Cambodian memorandum of understanding (MoU) signed in 2001 on joint development in the Gulf of Thailand is in breach of the Thai constitution.
Pheu Thai stuck in digital wallet trap
Oped, Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 21/10/2023
» The Pheu Thai Party is facing a Catch-22 situation over its controversial digital wallet scheme, which has drawn heavy criticism.
Pheu Thai poised to sleep with the enemy
Oped, Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 12/08/2023
» Three months after the election, attempts to form a government -- this time by Pheu Thai -- remain clouded with uncertainty as political situations can change quickly.
Thaksin's return: A blast from the past
Oped, Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 29/07/2023
» After making more than 20 empty promises to return to Thailand, it seems this time fugitive ex-prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra is for real about his imminent homecoming.