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Wissanu justifies S44 order for Sor Por Kor land
News, Nattaya Chetchotiros, Published on 22/06/2017
» Deputy Prime Minister Wissanu Krea-ngam has defended the government's decision to invoke Section 44 to clear legal hurdles allowing Sor Por Kor land to be used for petroleum, renewable energy and mining activities.
Abhisit up for Wissanu meet on primary doubts
News, Nattaya Chetchotiros, Published on 24/06/2017
» Democrat leader Abhisit Vejjajiva says he is willing to meet Deputy Prime Minister Wissanu Krea-ngam to explain his party's experience with the controversial primary voting system, slated for introduction by the National Legislative Assembly (NLA).
Surin makes surprise bid for city governor
News, Nattaya Chetchotiros, Published on 26/06/2017
» Surin Pitsuwan, a former secretary-general of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations, says he is ready to run in the Bangkok governor election and vowed to turn the city into an international smart city as soon as the regime gives the green light to local elections.
Thanong: 'I'd do the same again'
News, Nattaya Chetchotiros, Published on 02/07/2017
» Former finance minister Thanong Bidaya has insisted he made the right decision in opting to float the baht in July 1997.
EXCLUSIVE: Abhisit questions growth reality
News, Nattaya Chetchotiros, Published on 21/06/2017
» The prospect of a bright Thai economy raises scepticism for Democrat leader Abhisit Vejjajiva who questions whether rural residents would be able to reap the fruits of a "growing" economy under a military-sponsored government.
Wissanu defends son's board job
News, Nattaya Chetchotiros, Published on 19/05/2017
» Deputy Prime Minister Wissanu Krea-ngam insisted yesterday the appointment of his son, Vichya, as a member of the national advisory board overseeing legal reform came at board chairman Borwornsak Uwanno's request.
Scholars urge Buddhism body to defrock ex-abbot
News, Nattaya Chetchotiros, Published on 07/03/2017
» Buddhist scholars are calling on the National Office of Buddhism (NOB) to initiate a process to have Phra Dhammajayo defrocked after the fugitive monk was stripped of his monastic title.
Abhisit warns of perils of unity talks
News, Nattaya Chetchotiros, Published on 27/03/2017
» Reconciliation and national reforms are on most politicians' lips these days.
New top monk has 'proven credentials'
Nattaya Chetchotiros, Published on 13/02/2017
» The appointment of Somdet Phra Maha Muniwong as the new Supreme Patriarch by His Majesty the King has left no room for doubt about his credentials for the top monastic post, according to people close to him.
Real change is coming in 2017 - election or not
News, Nattaya Chetchotiros, Published on 04/01/2017
» This year is expected to mark a major change in the political landscape despite the fact the election could possibly be delayed.