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People's Party miffed by EC's refusal of recount in Chon Buri
Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 14/02/2026
» The People's Party (PP) yesterday voiced strong disappointment after the Election Commission (EC) declined to order a recount in Chon Buri Constituency 1, urging authorities instead to release detailed vote data to ensure transparency and restore public confidence.
Clock ticks for Prayut and his new party
Oped, Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 14/01/2023
» Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha finally broke his silence over his political future when he signed up with Ruam Thai Sang Chart, known as the United Thai Nation (UTN) Party, on Monday.
Prayut signs up with United Thai Nation Party
Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 09/01/2023
» Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha on Monday delivered an impassioned case for why he would seek to return to Government House as he officially joined the United Thai Nation Party (UTN) -- a move that sealed his position as the party's prime ministerial candidate.
Weed bill opens coalition rifts before poll
Oped, Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 24/09/2022
» Now that the government is on the last lap of its present tenure, with the next election on the horizon, politicians are rolling up their sleeves ahead of a renewed political battle for hearts and minds.
Maybe pause for reflection is needed?
Oped, Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 19/12/2020
» The temporary break in the political rallies announced by firebrand protest leader Parit "Penguin" Chiwarak may give the impression that the pro-reform Khana Ratsadon movement is waning.
Rally needs public support to succeed
Oped, Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 10/10/2020
» The recent anti-dictatorship movement may have to encounter an inconvenient truth in its forthcoming rally on Wednesday if the number of protesters is not as big as it had hoped. This possible setback is from the movement's misguided strategy.
Govt and Senate are playing with fire
Oped, Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 12/09/2020
» While the movement for charter amendment as demanded by student activists appears to be gaining steam, with the formation of a constitutional drafting panel under way, there are signs some senators may already be backpedalling. There are suspicions this may be a tactic by the Prayut Chan-o-cha government to derail the process.
Keep guard up against virus rebound
Oped, Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 09/05/2020
» The country has started the countdown for the second round of easing and reopening, with the initial date set for May 17, though conditions do apply. Indeed, we will probably know within the next five days if the much-anticipated relaxation, with greater freedom of movement and various business and trade reopenings, is possible.