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Democrats plot to thwart loan bill passage
News, Nattaya Chetchotiros, Published on 28/03/2013
» The government is confident parliament will pass its 2-trillion-baht infrastructure loan bill. But the ride might not be quite as smooth as its lawmakers hope.
New obstacles for Banharn
News, Nattaya Chetchotiros, Published on 24/01/2013
» Had it not been for the political ban which has prevented former prime minister Banharn Silpa-archa and former executives of the Chartthaipattana Party from holding public office, he would face no difficulty in deciding who will succeed his late brother Chumpol Silpa-archa as Minister of Tourism and Sports.
Democrats gird for tight finish despite poll sag
News, Nattaya Chetchotiros, Published on 14/02/2013
» The trend is clear. The race for Bangkok's new governor is now tilted clearly in favour of Pol Gen Pongsapat Pongcharoen. His popularity is consistently increasing, as attested by several polls.
Unfazed by Democrats, govt fears only rally
News, Nattaya Chetchotiros, Published on 22/11/2012
» Despite the no-confidence debate threat from the opposition and the Senate, the government remains unperturbed and confident that it will sail through the Nov 25-28 debate without difficulty.
Charter rewrite drama ready to unfold again
News, Nattaya Chetchotiros, Published on 13/12/2012
» To push for a charter rewrite, the main tactic used by the Yingluck Shinawatra administration now is to keep testing the water to gauge public reactions. There have been news and rumours intentionally leaked by both the strategic committee under the Pheu Thai Party and by the charter amendment panel under the coalition government.
Pheu Thai seeks to end Dems' domination
News, Nattaya Chetchotiros, Published on 03/01/2013
» The Democrat Party has already announced it will field MR Sukhumbhand Paribatra, the current Bangkok governor, to contest the upcoming Bangkok gubernatorial election battle on Feb 17.
Yingluck on spot
News, Nattaya Chetchotiros, Published on 20/09/2012
» After a two-year mission, the Truth for Reconciliation Commission (TRC) delivered on Monday a landmark report that has shed light on many aspects of the April-May 2010 crackdowns. The commission has also produced a list of recommendations for the government to implement in order to pave the way for national reconciliation.
Social sanctions are key
News, Nattaya Chetchotiros, Published on 11/10/2012
» The embezzlement charge against well-known TV news show host Sorayuth Suthassanachinda should not only prompt the media to set up more effective mechanisms to ensure ethical practices, but it should send a strong message to the media that the public will not accept unethical conduct.
Old problems dog Yingluck's fresh cabinet
News, Nattaya Chetchotiros, Published on 01/11/2012
» The recent reshuffle seems to have boosted the Yingluck Shinawatra administration's image in the eyes of the public, who see the cabinet as being stronger now than it was before.
Pheu Thai in court-ordered quandary
News, Nattaya Chetchotiros, Published on 19/07/2012
» The Constitution Court's ruling on Friday is putting the government and Pheu Thai Party in a difficult position in its push for charter amendment as all the choices to move the case forward pose major problems.