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Paetongtarn takes up position
News, Published on 07/05/2022
» The ruling Palang Pracharath Party (PPRP) has set itself a target to meet in the next election: winning at least 150 MP seats.
Chadchart win may 'aid unity'
News, Nattaya Chetchotiros, Published on 19/05/2022
» An election victory for independent governor candidate Chadchart Sittipunt on Sunday could ease intense political polarisation in the next general election, says a political scientist.
An Ithaca idyll with Surin Pitsuwan
News, Philip J Cunningham, Published on 04/12/2017
» During Surin Pitsuwan's visit to Ithaca, New York, this past September, a barbecue party was arranged by long-time family friends who live on the edge of town where the still lush and green rural surroundings could at a glance be mistaken for rural Thailand. Chickens cackled in a nearby coop and birdsong was everywhere in the air.
Judicial precedent 'needed' to prevent coups
News, Kamolwat Praprutitum, Published on 22/05/2022
» Today eight years ago the military did what many feared it would do -- engineer the coup that toppled the Pheu Thai Party-led government. Naming itself the National Council for Peace and Order, the coup maker argued it had to seize power to break the legal and political impasse. To its critics, there can never be justification for usurping power.
Photojournalist in the eye of the storm no more
News, Nanchanok Wongsamuth, Published on 09/10/2016
» The horrible traffic jams, the disgusting air and the "sh*tty" place at Khao San Road were the reasons that German photojournalist Nick Nostitz hated Bangkok when he first arrived in 1989. Arriving as a backpacker carrying a surfboard, the 21-year-old wrote in his diary that "I will never come back to this awful place".
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.
Illegal casino? Owned by influential family?
Jon Fernquest, Published on 04/07/2012
» Chuvit stopped from entering casino but no casino there says police chief, Chalerm dismisses says casinos "been around for a long time" & police can't stop.
New tactics to topple old guard
News, Published on 13/09/2021
» Despite the severe Covid-19 situation in the capital, the pro-democracy movement has ramped up its campaign in recent months, with mobs taking to the streets almost on a daily basis.
Crisis of faith is reaching a crescendo
Oped, Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 31/07/2021
» The harsh words by MC Chulcherm Yugala, a staunch royalist, against the Prayut Chan-o-cha government, denouncing its poor handling of the Covid-19 outbreak, have stunned political observers and supporters of the prime minister. Given his senior royal status, the prince's criticism has triggered wild speculation over a possible new prime minister endorsed by the palace.
Nattawut active as 'Tony' itches to return
News, Published on 08/08/2021
» Anti-government activists are back on the streets despite a surge in Covid-19 cases and a virus lockdown.