The issue of how the government handled the floods crisis in the South has been politicised to a great extent. Join Thepchai Yong and Clare Patchimanon in this week’s episode of #MediaPulse as they unpack the narrative about the Anutin government in the lead-up to the next general elections. Plus, the politics of party-hopping explained.

As Thaksin Shinawatra continues to make headlines, this week’s episode of #MediaPulse with Thepchai Yong and Clare Patchimanon covers the issues that are being seen by some political observers as attempts to block Thaksin’s influence on the next general elections. Plus, a look into how Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul may be preparing for a House dissolution.

Join Thepchai Yong and Clare Patchimanon in episode 60 of #MediaPulse. This week, their discussion focuses on the biggest lightning rod of Anutin’s government - Thammanat Prompao. Plus, the story about the Thailand-Cambodia conflict which is now back on the headlines again.

The next general elections may be months away, but all major political parties have already started to gear up for the big political exercise.   Once again the role of the so-called ‘Baan Yai’ has come under the spotlight. 

Join Thepchai Yong and Clare Patchimanon in the 59th installment of #MediaPulse as they discuss the latest moves by major political parties who are hoping to win big in the next elections.

The Pheu Thai party chose Julapun Amornvivat as its new leader, signalling its desire for a more pragmatic approach which combines the wisdom of senior politicians with fresh ideas of the younger generation. The challenge now lies in how the party will regain Thai voter’s trust after the Shinawatra family’s scandals. Also, on the show; the Democrat’s new leadership, and the development in the Senate’s probe over Nantana Nantavaropas’ ‘pork vendor’ slur.

Many political observers and media outlets have begun using the phrase “four months for four years” to describe Anutin’s current political manoeuvre. Find out how and why in episode 57 of Media Pulse. Also on the show are discussions about the latest developments on Constitutional amendment and the Democrat Party’s leadership election.

Join Thepchai Yong and Clare Patchimanon in episode 56 of Media Pulse as they discuss this week’s developments in Thai politics involving four political parties; Thai Kao Mai, Pheu Thai, Democrat, and Bhumjaithai.

Join Thepchai Yong and Clare Patchimanon in episode 55 of Media Pulse as they discuss Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul’s policy statement and the new ministers who are receiving positive comments from Thai netizens.

Join Thepchai Yong and Clare Patchimanon in episode 54 of MediaPulse as they discuss the disunity among opposition parties, the Democrat Party leadership challenge and the Constitution amendment. Plus, the story of Lt Gen Boonsin Padklang whose fame rose from battlefields to media front pages.

Join Thepchai Yong and Clare Patchimanon in episode 53 of MediaPulse as they discuss the existential crisis facing major political parties in Thailand. Also, with Paetongtarn ousted as PM and Thaksin Shinawatra in prison, many are wondering who will step up to the helm of the Pheu Thai Party.