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Hungry 'parasites' drool over weak coalition govt
News, Nauvarat Suksamran, Published on 17/08/2019
» The past week has seen political minions from the single-seat parties, including Mongkolkit Suksintaranont, grabbing the media spotlight with a series of cheap tactics.
What do we expect from next city governor?
News, Nauvarat Suksamran, Published on 18/07/2019
» Next year, Bangkokians will have a newly elected governor. They deserve someone who has well-recognised professional experience in administration and management -- someone who can offer them a better quality of life and better urban development; the kind of living standards enjoyed by people in developed countries.
Same old politics, stuck on repeat
News, Nauvarat Suksamran, Published on 20/06/2019
» When thinking about vicious cycles in Thai politics, most -- if not all -- people think about military coups and political interventions by the men in green which have occurred twice since 2006. Fledgling attempts at reviving democracy are set back when the army stages another coup.
Chuan will maintain order in the House
News, Nauvarat Suksamran, Published on 05/06/2019
» With his lengthy, solid political experience, the Democrat Party's chief adviser Chuan Leekpai has rekindled public hope that he, in his capacity as House Speaker, can restore the image of the legislative body, and make it functional and dignified once again.
The road ahead will be a rough one for Prayut
News, Nauvarat Suksamran, Published on 30/05/2019
» The road ahead will no longer be easy for a new government under the leadership of Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha.
PM denies Pattaya shenanigans
News, Nauvarat Suksamran, Published on 27/09/2018
» Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha has dismissed claims Phalang Chon Party leader Sontaya Kunplome's appointment as mayor of Pattaya is a political ploy to ensure his return as premier.
Will ACT see Suthep's dreams come true?
News, Nauvarat Suksamran, Published on 30/05/2018
» The successful registration last week of the Ruamphalang Prachachartthai Party, or the Action Coalition for Thailand (ACT), is seen as symbolising the commitment of protest leader Suthep Thaugsuban, the party's de facto leader, to reinvent Thai politics and push for national reforms.
Regime cultivating 'allies' in Northeast
News, Nauvarat Suksamran, Published on 08/05/2018
» The regime is out to court politicians in the Northeast during a two-day cabinet trip as it has made big promises to inject massive development funds into the region, political sources note.
LAOs set to lose half their staff
News, Nauvarat Suksamran, Published on 12/12/2017
» Elections for local administrative organisations (LAOs) are likely to be held separately at different times before the general election expected next November, according to the Department of Local Administration (DLA).
Navy Seal ditches politics for paddy
News, Nauvarat Suksamran, Published on 19/08/2017
» A retired vice admiral who fought a battle on the Bangkok streets at the height of the anti-Yingluck Shinawatra protest more than three years ago has vowed to live by his personal motto: "I cannot stand watching people get harmed."