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Expected return of Abhisit raises hopes
News, Nattaya Chetchotiros, Published on 18/10/2025
» The anticipated return of former prime minister Abhisit Vejjajiva as the prospective leader of the Democrat Party has sparked hopes of revitalising the 80-year-old political institution ahead of the next general election.
Gen Prayut, Comeback Man?
News, Nattaya Chetchotiros, Published on 06/03/2023
» Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha's chances of returning to power after the upcoming general election have improved as his political opponents face significant challenges, according to political experts.
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.
'Ballot war' looms on charter revamp
News, Nattaya Chetchotiros, Published on 14/06/2021
» Even though key government figures have played down speculation about a House dissolution and the possibility of an early general election, parties, both old and new, are gearing up for a ballot battle, with all eyes on the joint parliamentary session on June 22-23 to debate charter change proposals.
Politics heats up ahead of Sunday poll
News, Nattaya Chetchotiros, Published on 18/12/2020
» Sunday's Provincial Administrative Organisation (PAO) elections will be fiercely contested with former allies pitted against one another in some key constituencies.
Jurin seen as front-runner to lead Dems
News, Nattaya Chetchotiros, Published on 14/05/2019
» The results of the Democrat Party's much anticipated leadership race will be revealed on Wednesday and the odds are likely to swing in Jurin Laksanavisit's favour, according to a highly placed source in the party.
Dems, Pheu Thai dominate city
News, Nattaya Chetchotiros, Published on 22/03/2019
» Thirty House seats in Bangkok will be up for grabs only for Democrat and Pheu Thai heavyweights in this Sunday's election, with no "giant slayers" from new rival parties likely to taste their first victory.
Rookie parties to redefine poll strategies
News, Nattaya Chetchotiros, Published on 22/03/2019
» The race to the election's finish line on Sunday will see the position of the reigning titans -- the Pheu Thai and Democrat parties -- undercut by the Future Forward (FFP) and Palang Pracharath (PPRP) parties, political analysts say.
No shortage of talent in new party
News, Nattaya Chetchotiros, Published on 28/01/2019
» The Palang Pracharath Party (PPRP), being a new kid on the political block, has capitalised on the new faces it has brought into its fold. Three young PPRP MP candidates discuss their election prospects and agree that being new is not always a liability in politics as they are accessible and take a hands-on approach to addressing issues affecting voters.
Young doctor eyes poll win
News, Nattaya Chetchotiros, Published on 21/01/2019
» Despite being a political rookie, the 29-year-old Kanawat Chantaralawan remains eager to run in the notoriously tough to win Constituency 7 in Bangkok, which covers Bang Sue and Dusit districts.