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Tanin says it's time to get serious about graft crackdown
News, Nattaya Chetchotiros, Published on 22/10/2015
» In a letter to junta leader Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha, Privy Councillor Tanin Kraivixien's principal message was the urgent need to punish corruption.
Crisis panel key to securing regime power
News, Nattaya Chetchotiros, Published on 10/09/2015
» Although Prime Minister Gen Prayut Chan-o-cha strongly denied he had any role in the voting down of the draft charter on Sunday, one thing is clear. The defunct National Reform Council (NRC) rejection of the draft charter has certainly brought him much relief.
Students' release a step in right direction
News, Nattaya Chetchotiros, Published on 09/07/2015
» The military court's decision to release the 14 students of the New Democracy Movement (NDM) is a win-win move for both the military regime and the young activists.
Experts cast doubt over political roadmap
News, Nattaya Chetchotiros, Published on 18/06/2015
» The political roadmap has not changed, Deputy Prime Minister Wissanu Krea-ngam has insisted on dismissing rumours that the military regime plans to remain in power for at least two more years. But not many are convinced.
Yingluck leaving would be a win-win for both camps
News, Nattaya Chetchotiros, Published on 12/02/2015
» There is only one reason why the junta is putting the brakes on former premier Yingluck Shinawatra's request for permission to go to Hong Kong to see her fugitive brother — to prevent her exile.
NLA weighs up risks of a 'wasted' putsch
News, Nattaya Chetchotiros, Published on 06/11/2014
» The National Legislative Assembly (NLA) will hold a closed meeting Thursday to consider if it will accept the request to impeach a former House speaker and former Senate speaker.
NRC's reform mission will be a race against the clock
News, Nattaya Chetchotiros, Published on 16/10/2014
» The public pins high hopes on the National Reform Council (NRC) to get the country out of a political rut, which is also the aim of junta leader and Prime Minister Gen Prayut Chan-o-cha. Yet there is no guarantee this goal will be achieved.
PM's popularity put to the test with NRC selection
News, Nattaya Chetchotiros, Published on 25/09/2014
» Junta leader and Prime Minister Gen Prayut Chan-o-cha gained the public's confidence by ending the protracted political instability in the country.
A capable cabinet, but in need of technocrats' help
News, Nattaya Chetchotiros, Published on 04/09/2014
» With 13 men in green in the newly appointed cabinet, the Prayuth administration cannot escape critics' questions about whether its military-heavy team has what it takes to move the country forward.
Interim constitution tightens the regime’s iron grip
News, Nattaya Chetchotiros, Published on 24/07/2014
» The 2014 interim charter allows the junta to make amendments to increase its power as the situation requires. It is the first charter ever to contain such a clause — a clear signal the military can declare a state of emergency in the country at any time.