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Cabinet shake-up more a question of when, not if
News, Pichai Chuensuksawadi, Published on 19/07/2015
» Speculation of a cabinet reshuffle emerged last week after the amended interim charter received royal endorsement, opening the door to previously banned politicians to be included in the government. Although Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha was dismissive of the speculation, saying: "I have not said a word about it," a shake-up is on the cards.
Australia helps refire ‘beacon of democracy’
News, Pichai Chuensuksawadi, Published on 10/05/2015
» The one-day visit by Australian Foreign Affairs Minister Julie Bishop is aimed at getting a better understanding of the progress made in the government’s political “road map” but also sent the signal that Canberra supports Thailand’s return to democracy.
Goverment looks to better times
News, Pichai Chuensuksawadi, Published on 31/03/2015
» Deputy Prime Minister MR Pridiyathorn Devakula knew the first day he assumed the role of overseeing economic affairs under the Prayut Chan-o-cha government that reviving the economy would be a difficult task. Political protests and uncertainty, followed by the military coup on May 22, 2014, had taken their toll.
Prayut targets critics at home
News, Pichai Chuensuksawadi, Published on 11/02/2015
» Gen Prayut Chan-o-cha is confident and believes in himself. He does not mince words. On the final leg of his visit to Japan while riding the high-speed Shinkansen from Tokyo to Osaka, he speaks about his role as prime minister, what makes him angry and the future of reform and reconciliation. Below are excepts of the exclusive interview.
My general impressions haven't changed
News, Pichai Chuensuksawadi, Published on 15/02/2015
» On Friday night I received an email from a longtime friend, an expatriate who has been living in Thailand for decades: "OK, so tell me whether the one-on-one train journey discussions have favourably (or otherwise) changed your views in any way?"
We will get new laws, but will we obey them?
News, Pichai Chuensuksawadi, Published on 18/01/2015
» This week marks eight months since the National Council for Peace and Order toppled the Yingluck government. Armed with martial law, the military moved swiftly to ban political gatherings and imposed restrictions on the media to curb opposition to the coup and statements that would further deepen the political divide.
Reform and the charter should be a joint effort
News, Pichai Chuensuksawadi, Published on 26/10/2014
» Starting tomorrow, the National Reform Council will roll up their sleeves and start the arduous task of charting a roadmap of how Thailand will change. There is enthusiasm among the members, although they realise expectations are mixed — high hopes from some quarters and serious doubts among others.
The ball sits firmly in Prayut's court now
News, Pichai Chuensuksawadi, Published on 09/11/2014
» It's been quiet for the past five months since the May 22 military coup. Martial law has kept the situation under wraps, even though we all know that nothing has really changed. Despite all the talk of unity, reconciliation and reform, the political divide remains.
Give the people a say on the charter
News, Pichai Chuensuksawadi, Published on 16/11/2014
» It should come as no surprise that quite a number of people are asking whether it’s worth going through yet another round of drafting a new charter. We have a track record of overturning governments, ripping up charters and drafting new ones. And so the cycle goes. So why should this time be any different?
Christmas? Long-term is what really matters
News, Pichai Chuensuksawadi, Published on 30/11/2014
» Over the next three weeks we will be gradually decorating the Prayut Christmas tree. Presents are piling up under the tree with more to come, and people can start opening their presents in the final week of the year.