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Election agency asked to investigate Thaksin's 'control' of Pheu Thai
Post Reporters, Published on 11/09/2024
» The ruling Pheu Thai party faces another dissolution threat, with Thai Pakdee Party chairman Warong Dechgitvigrom asking the Election Commission to investigate whether former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra illegally controls the party.
PM notches up cabinet record
Published on 09/09/2024
» The new cabinet, led by recently appointed Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra, has the highest number of women in Thailand's political history.
Was it one big conspiracy?
News, Published on 07/09/2024
» Pundits are tempted to link the recent dismissal of Srettha Thavisin as premier to a Pheu Thai "exit strategy", if one was ever devised, for its fiercely controversial digital wallet scheme.
No review for welfare card
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 05/09/2024
» Public Health Minister Somsak Thepsutin rejected a proposal from health experts calling on the ministry to review the co-payment system for the universal healthcare policy, also known as the 30-baht gold card scheme.
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.
Govt faces reshuffle risk
Oped, Editorial, Published on 03/09/2024
» The upcoming annual military reshuffle is being watched by political pundits and society because it will happen during the tenure of Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra, a daughter of former PM Thaksin and a niece of former PM Yingluck.
Democrat joins Pheu Thai-led government amid rifts
Online Reporters, Published on 29/08/2024
» The Democrat Party agreed on Thursday to join the coalition government led by Pheu Thai, a party it once considered an arch-rival.
Overdue trial for Tak Bai
Oped, Editorial, Published on 28/08/2024
» The decision by Narathiwat Provincial Court to hear a lawsuit against seven high-ranking officials accused of murdering protesters in the Tak Bai incident two decades ago is a milestone for efforts to eradicate the culture of impunity in Thai society.
Judge under fire for comments about Move Forward
Post Reporters, Published on 22/08/2024
» A Constitutional Court judge is under fire for appearing to claim credit for the court’s decision to disband the election-winning Move Forward Party earlier this month.
PM must reflect on fate
News, Editorial, Published on 19/08/2024
» As quick as the wind blows, Thailand has filled the void in leadership following the Constitutional Court's removal of Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin.