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Red shirts plead guilty to violence
News, Published on 28/09/2019
» Four red-shirt co-leaders have pleaded guilty for their roles in a violent 2007 protest outside the home of the late Privy Council president, Prem Tinsulanonda, apparently hoping the Supreme Court will give them clemency and a less severe punishment.
So who wields influence now?
News, Wassana Nanuam, Published on 28/05/2019
» The passing of Privy Council president Gen Prem Tinsulanonda is unlikely to diminish the political power wielded by the "three military brothers" led by Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha, according to a military source.
Prem 'worried' as poll nears
News, Wassana Nanuam, Published on 21/12/2018
» Privy Council president Prem Tinsulanonda has expressed concerns about the country after the general election, according to his close aide.
Prawit overseas for heart checkup
News, Wassana Nanuam, Published on 13/04/2018
» Deputy Prime Minister Prawit Wongsuwon did not show up at Privy Council president Prem Tinsulanonda's residence in a ceremony to mark the Songkran festival on Wednesday because he went overseas for a medical checkup, the Defence Ministry says.
Prayut's leadership wins Prem's praise
News, Wassana Nanuam, Published on 11/04/2017
» Privy Council president Prem Tinsulanonda has commended Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha for being a reliable man to lead the country and advised him not to be discouraged by problems he has encountered.
Military reshuffle not just seen as 'power sharing'
News, Wassana Nanuam, Published on 07/01/2017
» The reshuffle of top military officers late last year looks to have had a lot to do with the future power of Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha rather than just fixing alleged prejudice in military appointments.
Prayut shores up support of military
News, Wassana Nanuam, Published on 11/09/2016
» The appointment of a "red beret" army chief is being seen by military observers as a calculated move by Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha to loosen the long-standing grip of the powerful Burapha Phayak clique backed by Deputy PM Prawit Wongsuwon.
Min Aung Hlaing wades into ruling controversy
News, Published on 29/12/2015
» Gen Min Aung Hlaing, commander-in-chief of the Myanmar armed forces, has stepped into the public eye in regard to Thai-Myanmar relations following the Koh Tao verdict.
The pot isboiling over
News, Published on 03/01/2015
» The task of writing the constitution has been compared to cooking, with many cooks in danger of spoiling the broth.
‘Symbolic reconciliation’
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 27/04/2012
» The PM’s visit to General Prem yesterday was full of symbolism but it remains to be seen if reconciliation will result. Opinions vary.