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Pheu Thai on back foot in charter row
News, Post Reporters, Published on 23/09/2024
» The ruling Pheu Thai Party has denied undermining ethical standards for political postholders stipulated by the constitution, saying the party merely wants to clarify what constitutes ethical grounds for prosecuting occupants of public office.
Tensions rise after leaked audio of PPRP leader Prawit airs
Published on 15/09/2024
» Former red-shirt leader Jatuporn Prompan said on Saturday political tension could escalate next week following the release of voice clips allegedly involving Palang Pracharath Party (PPRP) leader Gen Prawit Wongsuwon.
Competence needed
Oped, Postbag, Published on 06/09/2024
» Re: "New-look cabinet to set policy agenda", (BP, Sept 5).
Thaksin's comeback fuels media chaos
Oped, Kavi Chongkittavorn, Published on 03/09/2024
» Former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra's return to the Thai political scene has sparked a frenzy across all media spectrums. Such a brouhaha is understandable. Thaksin is a political figure associated with multiple scandals, an ideal target for investigative journalists. Interestingly, this time around, the exposés are not coming from journos. Instead, they come from Thaksin's inner circle -- his close friends and former aides.
Critics call out 'corrupt', 'boastful' Thaksin after Thursday's speech
Post Reporters, Published on 24/08/2024
» Former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra's first public address in Thailand on Thursday night has drawn sharp criticism from his staunch opponents.
Srettha, MFP face reckoning
News, Published on 26/07/2024
» The political temperature is expected to rise next month as the Constitutional Court will rule on two high-profile cases that will decide the fate of the main opposition Move Forward Party (MFP) and Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin.
Jatuporn calls for protest next month
News, Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 09/07/2024
» Former red-shirt leader Jatuporn Prompan is calling for a protest next month to oppose a number of government initiatives, such as increasing the cap on foreign ownership in condominiums to 75% and 99-year land leases for foreigners, which he said would benefit only the country's elite.
Red shirts to rally for Thaksin
Published on 17/06/2024
» Supporters of the red-shirt movement are expected to turn up at the Criminal Court on Tuesday morning in a show of support for former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra, who is scheduled to hear the Office of the Attorney-General's decision on a lese majeste case against him.
Amnesty bill faces uncertainty
News, Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 10/06/2024
» An amnesty for people charged and prosecuted in political cases is long overdue and a fresh bid to push for one this time round is unlikely to trigger political turmoil like the previous attempt in 2013, according to political analysts.
Push to sell old rice raises questions
Published on 19/05/2024
» Critics have slammed the government's plan to sell decade-old rice, accusing it of attempting to whitewash the loss-ridden rice-pledging scheme of former prime minister Yingluck Shinawatra's administration.