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All eyes trained on coalition maths
News, Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 07/02/2026
» As the election campaign enters its final stage, with more than 53 million eligible voters heading to the polls tomorrow, experts are making their final tea-leaf readings.
Will MoU referendum open Pandora's Box?
News, Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 06/10/2025
» The long-standing border dispute between Thailand and Cambodia has resurfaced in public debate following Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul's announcement that his government plans to hold a national referendum, likely alongside the next election, to ask voters whether Thailand should revoke or retain two key bilateral agreements -- MoU 43 (on land boundaries) and MOU 44 (on overlapping maritime zones).
Sa Kaeo governor pledges to reclaim Ban Nong Chan bordering Cambodia
News, Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 26/08/2025
» Sa Kaeo governor Parinya Phothisat has pledged to reclaim all land at Ban Nong Chan in Khok Sung district that has long been encroached upon by Cambodian nationals, stressing that the area is indisputably Thai territory. He also promised to accelerate the issuance of land title deeds for eligible residents.
Thaksin's magic and influence fading
News, Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 26/07/2025
» Pheu Thai's de facto leader, Thaksin Shinawatra, joined a dinner with coalition parties earlier this week in an effort to revitalise the ruling party. Yet the outcome was far from reassuring.
Media groups rally for freedom of press
News, Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 04/05/2024
» Two media worker groups on Friday urged the government to respect freedom of the press and freedom of expression as it marked the UN's World Press Freedom Day.
PM in Davos for WEF
News, Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 15/01/2024
» Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin will court foreign investment in the government's 1 trillion-baht Land Bridge megaproject at the World Economic Forum (WEF) in Davos, Switzerland which kicks off on Monday and ends on Friday.
Onus on Pheu Thai as support dwindles
Oped, Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 09/09/2023
» After making a policy statement before parliament on Monday, the Pheu Thai-led coalition is set to jumpstart its work under tight scrutiny from the opposition, especially the Move Forward Party (MFP). If this was not enough, members of the public are casting suspicious eyes at its policies, as several seem too good to be true.
Censure debate just a bargaining tool
Oped, Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 18/06/2022
» The Prayut Chan-o-cha government is bracing for a major challenge after the opposition bloc filed a motion for a censure debate on Wednesday.
Chadchart win: Nothing to do with luck
Oped, Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 04/06/2022
» Chadchart Sittipunt's massive poll victory has sent political seismic waves not only to local but also to national politics.
PM will not be quitting anytime soon
Oped, Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 25/09/2021
» The high-profile showdown between Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha and his challenger Capt Thamanat Prompow -- who is the right-hand man of Deputy Prime Minister Prawit Wongsuwon -- has sparked speculation over a deepening rift between Gen Prayut and his brother in arms.