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Government's 'theatre of the absurd'
News, Wasant Techawongtham, Published on 14/12/2019
» Since the generals shed their military garb and donned civilian suits, political developments have gone from bad to worse and even into the arena of the absurd.
Bushfires augur irreparable catastrophe
News, Wasant Techawongtham, Published on 11/01/2020
» Except for the US-Iran conflict, no other current news is arguably more riveting than the bushfires that have been ravaging Australia since September last year.
2030 climate target far too 'unambitious'
News, Wasant Techawongtham, Published on 08/12/2018
» The meeting on climate change currently taking place in the city of Katowice, Poland, has occurred so quietly that few pre-conference reports can be found in the media.
Tourist cash cannot buy back lost beauty
News, Wasant Techawongtham, Published on 27/10/2018
» Tourism is a big deal for many developing countries; it brings in a lot of money. But it is also a disruptive force and ruins a lot of good things.
Rap shines light on regime's archaic thinking
News, Wasant Techawongtham, Published on 10/11/2018
» A couple of days ago I got over my reluctance and clicked on the new rap song on YouTube.
Spirit of '1984' in regime's cloistered ranks
News, Wasant Techawongtham, Published on 24/11/2018
» Prawit Wongsuwon, held in high regard as a "big brother" among members of the junta, normally maintains a cool and calm composure when meeting the press corps.
'Politician' PM muddies waters yet further
News, Wasant Techawongtham, Published on 06/01/2018
» 'I do not consider or deal politically with anybody because I'm not a politician." -- Gen Prayut Chan-o-cha, Nov 28, 2017.
History doesn't bode well for Prayut
News, Wasant Techawongtham, Published on 02/02/2019
» It's been nearly five years under military dictatorial rule, and now finally the Thais will go to the polls for the first time on March 24.
Double standards with TRC ban bid
News, Wasant Techawongtham, Published on 16/02/2019
» The twin hammers that pummelled Thai Raksa Chart Party (TRC) and Voice TV have left the Thaksin Shinawatra camp reeling. Could it be a fatal blow for the Pheu Thai-led coalition? That’s what many are waiting to see with bated breath.
Why Thanathorn makes PPRP uneasy
News, Wasant Techawongtham, Published on 02/03/2019
» The fate of the Thai Raksa Chart Party (TRC) will be known when the Constitutional Court delivers its ruling on March 7.