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Censure debate is govt's toughest test yet
Oped, Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 28/08/2021
» The forthcoming no-confidence debate is set to be the toughest challenge posed by the opposition bloc against the Prayut Chan-o-cha government.
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Anti-govt protesters must avoid violence
Oped, Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 14/08/2021
» Thailand has witnessed a rise of violence in a series of clashes over the past weeks between anti-Prayut Chan-o-cha government protesters and riot control police that have resulted in injuries on both sides.
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Crisis of faith is reaching a crescendo
Oped, Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 31/07/2021
» The harsh words by MC Chulcherm Yugala, a staunch royalist, against the Prayut Chan-o-cha government, denouncing its poor handling of the Covid-19 outbreak, have stunned political observers and supporters of the prime minister. Given his senior royal status, the prince's criticism has triggered wild speculation over a possible new prime minister endorsed by the palace.
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Will Prayut call a snap election soon?
Oped, Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 19/06/2021
» With vaccination success in sight, Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha could be planning to take political advantage, dissolving parliament and calling a snap election.
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Referendum bill delay a perilous game
Oped, Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 27/03/2021
» As the charter amendment bill was shot down in parliament earlier this month, it is apparent that the process -- a crucial factor for national reconciliation -- will not be completed during the tenure of the Prayut Chan-o-cha government. The failure of the amendment push came as no surprise as it was the aspiration of Meechai Ruchupan, the head of the charter drafting committee, to make changes an uphill task.
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PDRC jailings reveal Ratsadorn's fate
Oped, Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 27/02/2021
» On the one hand, the Criminal Court's verdict on Wednesday, which threw core figures of the now-defunct People's Democratic Reform Committee (PDRC) in jail for their role in the 2013-2014 protests, means a cabinet reshuffle is on the way. Particularly for the Palang Pracharath Party (PPRP), the ruling is a political windfall for the faction led by Deputy Prime Minister Gen Prawit Wongsuwon who can now tighten his grip on the ruling party.
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How this censure might differ from last
Oped, Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 30/01/2021
» All eyes are on opposition parties as another motion of no-confidence in the government draws near. The debate, tentatively scheduled for Feb 16-19, will be a test to see whether the bloc can make a difference, unlike in the previous attempt.
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PAO poll fails to ignite interest among youth
News, Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 17/12/2020
» The upcoming Provincial Administrative Organisation (PAO) elections may struggle to garner much interest from young voters, say experts.
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Rally needs public support to succeed
Oped, Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 10/10/2020
» The recent anti-dictatorship movement may have to encounter an inconvenient truth in its forthcoming rally on Wednesday if the number of protesters is not as big as it had hoped. This possible setback is from the movement's misguided strategy.
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Cracks forming among opposition allies
Oped, Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 29/08/2020
» Now is a turbulent time, not only for the government, which has encountered a plethora of challenges, for example the student rallies and the economic downturn, but also for the opposition bloc with regard to widening divisions between two major parties -- Pheu Thai and Move Forward -- as they compete for the leading role in the students' pro-democracy rallies.
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