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Perilous year awaits shaky govt
News, Nattaya Chetchotiros, Published on 04/01/2022
» This year looks likely to be a daunting one for the government dogged by Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha's tenure expiry wrangle, a new round of censure debate and the all-important question of how soon a general election will be held.
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Dems' charter draft leaves major parties smiling
News, Nattaya Chetchotiros, Published on 26/06/2021
» The passage of the Democrat-sponsored charter amendment proposal which would bring back the two-ballot system is a win for all major political parties, including the ruling Palang Pracharath Party whose draft was rejected by the Senate.
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Covid will stifle, not halt, rallies
News, Nattaya Chetchotiros, Published on 07/01/2021
» This year will pose economic and political challenges to the government as it will struggle to cope with the impact of the new outbreak of Covid-19 and the dispute over charter amendments will take centre stage this year, observers said.
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Kids' fights 'must comply with law'
News, Nattaya Chetchotiros, Published on 20/11/2018
» Tourism and Sports Minister Weerasak Kowsurat has warned anyone organising Muay Thai fights involving children, including those to be held during the Loy Krathong Festival on Thursday, to comply strictly with the law or face legal action.
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One head punch too many
News, Nattaya Chetchotiros, Published on 18/11/2018
» The death of a 13-year-old kickboxer, who died of a brain haemorrhage on Nov 11 after being knocked out in the ring, has drawn public attention to a draft amendment to the Boxing Act, now seen as a mechanism to better protect the rights and safety of young kickboxers.
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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.
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CDC under pressure as cabinet argues for big change
News, Nattaya Chetchotiros, Published on 28/05/2015
» Deputy Prime Minister Wissanu Krea-ngam once cited an old Thai saying to describe his role under the military regime: "Once in a boat, you have to obey the boat owner."
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Charter principles tipped to remain intact
News, Nattaya Chetchotiros, Published on 26/03/2015
» The new draft charter is facing heavy criticism on all fronts. The barbs do not only come from independent observers and major political parties, namely Pheu Thai and the Democrats, but also from the National Reform Council (NRC) and the National Legislative Assembly (NLA).
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Anti-graft law is too potent to be rushed
News, Nattaya Chetchotiros, Published on 27/11/2014
» The National Anti-Corruption Commission (NACC) is trying to equip itself with the power to impeach, but it will not be easy for it to get what it wants.
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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.
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