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'Political warfare' worries veteran critic
News, Thana Boonlert, Published on 16/10/2019
» Political analyst Thirayuth Boonmee warned on Tuesday that Thailand has regressed after long periods of political mass rallies and military coups.
Ban on political activities lifted
Published on 11/12/2018
» The National Council for Peace and Order on Tuesday lifted its prohibition on political gatherings and support for political activities, but this will have no affect on the prosecution of earlier violators of the ban.
Political ban must be lifted
News, Editorial, Published on 03/11/2018
» With about three and a half months to go before the general election, the electorate and political parties do not have much time left to get ready. In order to do that, they need to be unchained from the political ban, imposed by the National Council for Peace and Order (NCPO) in 2014, which restricts freedom of expression and political activities.
Isoc power boost 'not political'
News, Kornchanok Raksaseri, Published on 08/01/2018
» The National Council for Peace and Order chief Prayut Chan-o-cha invoked his Section 44 powers to amend internal security legislation to set up the Internal Security Administration Committee on Nov 21 last year to help the Internal Security Operations Command (Isoc) deal with domestic threats.
Prayut barred from political campaigning
Gary Boyle, Published on 14/02/2019
» Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha is not permitted by law to help the Palang Pracharath Party (PPRP) to canvass for votes, said Deputy Prime Minister Wissanu Krea-ngam.
Teens, queens and political machines
Life, Melalin Mahavongtrakul, Published on 25/02/2019
» More LGBTI personalities in politics and the mainstream media, plus the return of a transgender beauty pageant in our monthly round-up of rainbow news.
Timeline: Thailand's turbulent political history
AFP, Published on 24/03/2019
» The country's election Sunday is the first since a 2014 coup. Here is a brief look at two turbulent decades in Thai politics.
Social media gains political clout
Business, Suchit Leesa-nguansuk, Published on 28/03/2019
» Social media has become a main communication channel influencing Thai voters, as politicians are expected to target their advocacy even more in the next election, say social media and communication experts.
Political correctness forced upon Garcia
Sports, Brett Brasier, Published on 07/04/2019
» The term political correctness is used to describe language, policies or measures that are intended to avoid offence or disadvantage to members of particular groups in society. Let's include golfers here.
Political uncertainty hurts GDP view
Business, Pathom Sangwongwanich, Published on 25/04/2019
» Domestic political uncertainty warrants a downside risk for Thailand's GDP growth outlook this year because a delay in forming the new government could curtail public investment projects and dent private investment incentives, says the World Bank.