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Media outlets must not ignore culture of kickbacks
News, Nauvarat Suksamran, Published on 14/09/2019
» As mainstream print and digital media outlets fiercely follow up on certain political scandals rocking Prayut Chan-o-cha's administration, a small but significantly important news item has quietly slipped from most of the newshounds' attention.
End to Phuket's land scandals demands bold steps
News, Nauvarat Suksamran, Published on 31/08/2019
» The Phuket condo saga which involves firebrand politician Sira Jenjaka, a Palang Pracharath Party MP for Bangkok, and a police officer has put the chronic land issues in this tourist province under the spotlight.
Democrats' rush to impress starting to bear fruit
News, Nauvarat Suksamran, Published on 24/08/2019
» We have witnessed a new phenomenon in post-coup politics as politicians from both government and opposition camps jump-start their work to impress those who voted for them. This rush might stem from the widely held belief that the Prayut Chan-o-cha cabinet, with its slim majority, will not survive the political turbulence for long and a snap election might be around the corner.
The road ahead will be a rough one for Prayut
News, Nauvarat Suksamran, Published on 30/05/2019
» The road ahead will no longer be easy for a new government under the leadership of Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha.
Navy Seal ditches politics for paddy
News, Nauvarat Suksamran, Published on 19/08/2017
» A retired vice admiral who fought a battle on the Bangkok streets at the height of the anti-Yingluck Shinawatra protest more than three years ago has vowed to live by his personal motto: "I cannot stand watching people get harmed."
Commission to draw on people power in anti-corruption efforts
News, Nauvarat Suksamran, Published on 11/09/2016
» The anti-corruption commission has formed a civic network coordination centre to monitor graft in Bangkok, with similar units to be rolled out in the provinces.
Suthep in talks with Prayuth ‘since 2010’
News, Nauvarat Suksamran, Published on 23/06/2014
» People’s Democratic Reform Committee leader Suthep Thaugsuban has been advising the junta chief on how to unseat the Thaksin regime since 2010, Mr Suthep revealed at the weekend.
Protests turn a page for editor
News, Nauvarat Suksamran, Published on 28/03/2014
» The anti-government protests have lit the fire of political activism for one magazine editor who finds that everything he touches turns to gold for the fund-raising activities that are helping to finance the mass movement.
Ready for anything
News, Nauvarat Suksamran, Published on 22/06/2013
» With a long and very distinguished career in public service and politics behind him, Krasae Chanawongse will not let his advanced age deter him from continuing to work for the public good. At the age of 80, he is still vigorous, active and is always determined to take on new challenges.
Chai draws a fine line
News, Nauvarat Suksamran, Published on 18/05/2013
» A towering figure in comic journalism, Chai Rachawat has for decades amused readers with the wit and jabbing satire of the endearing characters in the Phuyai Ma Kab Thung Ma Mern cartoon in the mass circulation Thai Rath daily. The cartoonist's recent "evil woman" remark on his Facebook page has upset Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra, who has filed a defamation lawsuit against him. In an exclusive interview with the Bangkok Post, Chai Rachawat, whose real name is Somchai Katanyutanan, speaks for the first time since the controversy broke. He stands by his remarks and says he has no regrets.