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THAILAND

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.

THAILAND

EC faces legal action over poll

News, Nattaya Chetchotiros, Published on 25/04/2019

» As the Constitutional Court has rejected the Election Commission's (EC) petition seeking a ruling on the calculation method for party-list MPs, the poll agency could be sued by political parties that are disadvantaged by any formulas it has devised, pundits say.

THAILAND

Abhisit left to rue mistakes

News, Nattaya Chetchotiros, Published on 26/03/2019

» In the wake of the Democrats' embarrassing defeat in the Sunday poll, former leader Abhisit Vejjajiva has only a slim chance of returning to the party's top post unless he can reinvent his image and change the public perception of the party, according to a leading political analyst.

THAILAND

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.

THAILAND

Sacred rituals of the coronation

News, Nattaya Chetchotiros, Published on 17/03/2019

» The coronation of His Majesty the King will follow a centuries-old ritual dating as far back as the start of the Thai monarchy, replete with majesty and grandeur as the King is crowned.

THAILAND

PPRP left reeling by Abhisit

News, Nattaya Chetchotiros, Published on 12/03/2019

» The Palang Pracharath Party (PPRP) faces a tougher task securing the votes it needs after Democrat leader Abhisit Vejjajiva dropped his bombshell declaration that he will not support Gen Prayut Chan-o-cha to return as prime minister.

THAILAND

Prayut's 'positives' put in print

News, Nattaya Chetchotiros, Published on 26/02/2019

» The Palang Pracharath Party (PPRP) launched a 157-page book on Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha on Monday, detailing his achievements and touting him as a candidate fit to lead the country after the election.

THAILAND

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.

THAILAND

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.

THAILAND

Next govt tipped to be short-lived

News, Nattaya Chetchotiros, Published on 07/01/2019

» The next government could be a very short-lived one given the possibility of it emerging with a parliamentary minority, politicians are warning.