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Lessons from PAO polls
Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 09/02/2025
» The ruling Pheu Thai Party still has a chance to return to power after the next general election if it learns from the recent Provincial Administrative Organisation (PAO) elections and revises its strategies to adapt to changing circumstances, political observers said.
'Thaksin has not lost that old magic'
News, Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 05/02/2025
» Deputy Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul dismissed observations that former Thaksin Shinawatra has lost his political "magic", saying the former premier continues to possess exceptional political power.
Top political stories of 2024: A year of political trouble and turmoil
News, Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 27/12/2024
» With 2025 fast approaching, the 'Bangkok Post' takes a look at five of the top political stories that intrigued the nation over the past 12 months.
Paving the way for ex-PM Yingluck's return
Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 24/11/2024
» Political observers appear to be on the same page that the path has been laid for fugitive former prime minister Yingluck Shinawatra to return home.
The way forward for Pheu Thai
Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 28/09/2024
» Rewriting the constitution should not be an urgent agenda item for the Paetongtarn Shinawatra government until all parties and the public agree to pursue it, says a renowned political observer.
Move Forward undeterred as court ruling looms
Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 30/07/2024
» The Move Forward Party will not give up the fight to promote progressive policies regardless of how the Constitutional Court rules in a case that could bring its dissolution next week, spokesman Parit Wacharasindhu said on Tuesday.
Senate splinters as factions vie to control Speaker pick
Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 22/07/2024
» Senators are already campaigning for their choices to take up the coveted senate speaker and deputy roles.
Amnesty bill faces uncertainty
News, Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 10/06/2024
» An amnesty for people charged and prosecuted in political cases is long overdue and a fresh bid to push for one this time round is unlikely to trigger political turmoil like the previous attempt in 2013, according to political analysts.
Election Commission refuses to comment on legality of 10K handout
Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 21/01/2024
» The Election Commission (EC) on Saturday refused to be drawn into a debate on the legality of the 500-billion-baht digital wallet handout scheme, which some think is at risk of violating the law if it is funded by loans.
Anti-corruption body plans public hearing on govt's 10k plan
Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 10/12/2023
» The National Anti-Corruption Commission (NACC) is planning to hold a public hearing to gauge opinions about the government's handling of its 10,000-baht digital money handout scheme as part of the NACC's monitoring of this controversial project.