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Anutin faces spectre of an early exit
News, Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 15/11/2025
» A slew of problems and intensifying challenges may force Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul to make an early exit, dissolving the House of Representatives sooner than the late-January timeline set out in the memorandum of agreement (MoA) with the People's Party (PP).
Will MoU referendum open Pandora's Box?
News, Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 06/10/2025
» The long-standing border dispute between Thailand and Cambodia has resurfaced in public debate following Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul's announcement that his government plans to hold a national referendum, likely alongside the next election, to ask voters whether Thailand should revoke or retain two key bilateral agreements -- MoU 43 (on land boundaries) and MOU 44 (on overlapping maritime zones).
Suvit calls for third way to end political divide
Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 05/10/2025
» Thailand needs a "third way" party that blends tradition with reform to end two decades of cyclical social and political conflict, says Suvit Maesincee, former minister of higher education, science, research and innovation.
Bright future for BJT, barring missteps
News, Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 04/10/2025
» After delivering a policy statement in parliament early this week, the Bhumjaithai-led (BJT) coalition is now in full gear. With both populism and nationalism at play in the Thai-Cambodian conflict, the party finds its popularity surging like never before.
Thaksin flies out, Pheu Thai in freefall
News, Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 06/09/2025
» Thaksin Shinawatra's abrupt departure to Dubai has dealt a heavy blow to the Pheu Thai Party as it made a last-ditch effort, albeit unsuccessfully, to remain at the helm. Many see the latest developments as a final curtain for the embattled party.
Can't trust either lead party in coalition talks: scholar
Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 31/08/2025
» The Pheu Thai Party and Bhumjaithai Party both claim to have agreed to the People's Party's (PP) conditions to form a government after the dismissal of the Paetongtarn Shinawatra administration. But these promises may fall by the wayside later on, an academic warns.
Acting PM issues policy directives to better aid public
Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 07/08/2025
» Interior Minister Phumtham Wechayachai on Thursday laid down urgent policy directives to provincial governors and senior officials, calling for faster and more effective responses to deliver government policies as well as better serve the people.
'Trust lost' in border dispute
News, Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 20/06/2025
» The leaked telephone conversation between Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra and Cambodian Senate President Hun Sen has impacted Thailand's internal affairs, an international law scholar at Thammasat University has observed.
Phumtham dismisses concerns over possible coup
News, Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 07/06/2025
» Defence Minister Phumtham Wechayachai dismissed concerns about a possible coup in light of growing public criticism of the government's handling of the Thai-Cambodian border tensions.
Thai PM backs Asean united front on tariffs
Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 17/04/2025
» Thailand is ready to support Asean’s collective approach in negotiating with the United States over its reciprocal tariffs on imports from countries in the region, Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra said on Thursday.