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Graft fear for B1.97tn virus aid
News, Nattaya Chetchotiros, Published on 13/04/2020
» Thailand's 1.97 trillion baht plan to mitigate against a further economic downturn caused by the coronavirus pandemic has raised concerns over the potential for embezzlement as large sums of money change hands between the government, businesses and local villages.
Abhisit left to rue mistakes
News, Nattaya Chetchotiros, Published on 26/03/2019
» In the wake of the Democrats' embarrassing defeat in the Sunday poll, former leader Abhisit Vejjajiva has only a slim chance of returning to the party's top post unless he can reinvent his image and change the public perception of the party, according to a leading political analyst.
Dems, Pheu Thai dominate city
News, Nattaya Chetchotiros, Published on 22/03/2019
» Thirty House seats in Bangkok will be up for grabs only for Democrat and Pheu Thai heavyweights in this Sunday's election, with no "giant slayers" from new rival parties likely to taste their first victory.
Rookie parties to redefine poll strategies
News, Nattaya Chetchotiros, Published on 22/03/2019
» The race to the election's finish line on Sunday will see the position of the reigning titans -- the Pheu Thai and Democrat parties -- undercut by the Future Forward (FFP) and Palang Pracharath (PPRP) parties, political analysts say.
Young doctor eyes poll win
News, Nattaya Chetchotiros, Published on 21/01/2019
» Despite being a political rookie, the 29-year-old Kanawat Chantaralawan remains eager to run in the notoriously tough to win Constituency 7 in Bangkok, which covers Bang Sue and Dusit districts.
Next govt tipped to be short-lived
News, Nattaya Chetchotiros, Published on 07/01/2019
» The next government could be a very short-lived one given the possibility of it emerging with a parliamentary minority, politicians are warning.
Democrats fear traitor in midst
News, Nattaya Chetchotiros, Published on 17/11/2018
» The Democrats have been thrown into disarray as party heavyweight Thaworn Senneam faces a probe for being "disloyal" by allegedly acting for the benefit of a pro-regime party.
Putting the public ahead of the party
News, Nattaya Chetchotiros, Published on 23/10/2018
» Four years ago, a New York University student decided to spend one year working with the Bangkok Post editorial team as an intern after having his imagination captured by the bloody protest of pro-Thaksin red-shirt demonstrators he followed closely in 2013.
Two years pass but love strong as ever
News, Nattaya Chetchotiros, Published on 13/10/2018
» Today marks two years since King Bhumibol Adulyadej passed away on Oct 13, 2016.
Democrats to set leadership race criteria
News, Nattaya Chetchotiros, Published on 18/09/2018
» The criteria for selecting the next chief of the Democrats will be decided at the party's general assembly meeting next Wednesday now that at least two people have confirmed they are open to standing in the leadership race.