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Abhisit vows clean politics, 5% growth
Nattaya Chetchotiros, Published on 29/01/2026
» Democrat Party leader and prime ministerial candidate Abhisit Vejjajiva has vowed to restore integrity to politics, dismantle networks of corruption and "grey capital," and lift the country's economic growth to 5% within four years, as he positions his party as a decisive swing factor ahead of the final lap of the general election campaign.
Anti-graft fight heads Sudarat's poll bid
News, Nattaya Chetchotiros, Published on 21/01/2026
» Thai Sang Thai Party leader Khunying Sudarat Keyuraphan has placed clean politics and an uncompromising anti-corruption agenda at the centre of her party's election campaign, positioning the small party as an alternative to Thailand's dominant political blocs.
'Full reset needed'
News, Nattaya Chetchotiros, Published on 08/12/2025
» After several years out of the limelight, Abhisit Vejjajiva is now back at the helm of the Democrat Party.
Making big waves
News, Nattaya Chetchotiros, Published on 20/04/2023
» Srettha Thavisin is setting out to whip up an "economic tsunami" and ride it to election victory with a promise of kicking the pandemic-battered economy into high gear.
Pirapan's rise 'a game changer'
News, Nattaya Chetchotiros, Published on 23/12/2022
» Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha's appointment of Pirapan Salirathavibhaga, leader of the United Thai Nation (UTN) Party, as his new secretary-general is seen by some political pundits as a clear signal that Gen Prayut is determined to compete in the next general election, while also representing a potential game changer in the next polls.
Sudarat's 'third way' in politics
News, Nattaya Chetchotiros, Published on 19/09/2022
» Khunying Sudarat Keyuraphan has announced the Thai Sang Thai Party (TST) to be a "third force" in politics whose policy platforms will highlight the country's priorities for the next general election expected early next year.
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.
King Rama X on a mission to help
News, Nattaya Chetchotiros, Published on 04/05/2020
» His Majesty the King's commitment to improving the wellbeing of Thais was reflected in the first speech which the monarch delivered upon his coronation amid solemn and ornate royal rituals inside the Grand Palace on May 4 last year.
Thammanat axed in rejig
News, Nattaya Chetchotiros, Published on 09/07/2019
» Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha has made a last-minute change to the cabinet line-up, dropping controversial figure Capt Thammanat Prompao who was tipped to be labour minister from the list and giving the portfolio to another heavyweight in the Palang Pracharath Party (PPRP).
EC faces legal action over poll
News, Nattaya Chetchotiros, Published on 25/04/2019
» As the Constitutional Court has rejected the Election Commission's (EC) petition seeking a ruling on the calculation method for party-list MPs, the poll agency could be sued by political parties that are disadvantaged by any formulas it has devised, pundits say.