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Nitirat chief warns of new 'Black May'
Gregory Morrissey, Published on 20/03/2018
» Thammasat law lecturer and Nitirat group leader Worachet Pakeerut has warned against appointing an outsider prime minister after the election, saying the country should have learnt its lesson after the bloodshed of Black May in 1992.
Prayut targets democracy activists
Gregory Morrissey, Published on 14/02/2018
» Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha on Tuesday vowed to get tough on political agitators, saying all people must be subject to the law.
Delay? What delay?
Gregory Morrissey, Published on 05/02/2018
» National Legislative Assembly (NLA) vice-chairman Peerasak Porjit has denied reports that an organic bill governing the election of MPs has been manipulated to buy some more time for the government to stay on in power.
Friends with benefits
Gregory Morrissey, Published on 17/01/2018
» Deputy Prime Minister Prawit Wongsuwon claimed on Tuesday that "all" of the 24 luxury watches that he has been documented wearing belong to his friends. He added that he would resign from the cabinet only if the national graft-busting agency decides there are sufficient grounds to pursue a case against him.
NACC to seek feedback on MP gift limit
Gregory Morrissey, Published on 08/01/2018
» The National Anti-Corruption Commission (NACC) has indicated that it will seek public feedback over its plan to change a rule that bars holders of political positions from receiving gifts worth more than 3,000 baht, following heavy criticism.