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Charter principles tipped to remain intact
News, Nattaya Chetchotiros, Published on 26/03/2015
» The new draft charter is facing heavy criticism on all fronts. The barbs do not only come from independent observers and major political parties, namely Pheu Thai and the Democrats, but also from the National Reform Council (NRC) and the National Legislative Assembly (NLA).
Yingluck leaving would be a win-win for both camps
News, Nattaya Chetchotiros, Published on 12/02/2015
» There is only one reason why the junta is putting the brakes on former premier Yingluck Shinawatra's request for permission to go to Hong Kong to see her fugitive brother — to prevent her exile.
Yingluck's chances of survival look very slim
News, Nattaya Chetchotiros, Published on 22/01/2015
» Tomorrow will see historic impeachment motions against former prime minister Yingluck Shinawatra together with her top lieutenants, former House speaker Somsak Kiatsuranon and former Senate speaker Nikom Wairatpanij.
Anti-graft law is too potent to be rushed
News, Nattaya Chetchotiros, Published on 27/11/2014
» The National Anti-Corruption Commission (NACC) is trying to equip itself with the power to impeach, but it will not be easy for it to get what it wants.
NLA weighs up risks of a 'wasted' putsch
News, Nattaya Chetchotiros, Published on 06/11/2014
» The National Legislative Assembly (NLA) will hold a closed meeting Thursday to consider if it will accept the request to impeach a former House speaker and former Senate speaker.
NRC's reform mission will be a race against the clock
News, Nattaya Chetchotiros, Published on 16/10/2014
» The public pins high hopes on the National Reform Council (NRC) to get the country out of a political rut, which is also the aim of junta leader and Prime Minister Gen Prayut Chan-o-cha. Yet there is no guarantee this goal will be achieved.
A capable cabinet, but in need of technocrats' help
News, Nattaya Chetchotiros, Published on 04/09/2014
» With 13 men in green in the newly appointed cabinet, the Prayuth administration cannot escape critics' questions about whether its military-heavy team has what it takes to move the country forward.
PM's popularity put to the test with NRC selection
News, Nattaya Chetchotiros, Published on 25/09/2014
» Junta leader and Prime Minister Gen Prayut Chan-o-cha gained the public's confidence by ending the protracted political instability in the country.
Prayuth must take great care wielding ‘special powers’
News, Nattaya Chetchotiros, Published on 03/07/2014
» It is a certainty the interim charter that is being drafted will make the junta chief more powerful than the government. This can be interpreted in good ways or bad, depending on where you stand.
Interim constitution tightens the regime’s iron grip
News, Nattaya Chetchotiros, Published on 24/07/2014
» The 2014 interim charter allows the junta to make amendments to increase its power as the situation requires. It is the first charter ever to contain such a clause — a clear signal the military can declare a state of emergency in the country at any time.