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Moves to curb military power in Thailand will continue
Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 15/12/2024
» Pheu Thai lawmaker Prayuth Siripanich's attempt to push for a so-called "anti-coup bill" has been met with opposition from critics and is unlikely to win endorsement from parliament, political observers say.
Thai govt unity 'intact' despite Thaksin's criticism of coalition parties
Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 15/12/2024
» The ruling Pheu Thai Party has insisted the government's unity remains intact despite former premier Thaksin Shinawatra's criticism of some coalition parties for missing an important cabinet meeting.
Court ruling emboldens Pheu Thai
News, Veera Prateepchaikul, Published on 25/11/2024
» The ruling Pheu Thai Party was given a big shot in the arm after the Constitutional Court dismissed allegations that the party and its de facto leader, Thaksin Shinawatra, attempted to overthrow the constitutional democracy.
Rice farmers to get help with harvest costs
Published on 20/11/2024
» The government is preparing to scrap a much-criticised fertiliser co-payment scheme and replace it with a new programme aimed at reducing rice farmers’ harvest costs, according to Agriculture Minister Narumon Pinyosinwat.
People's Party rejects 'not doing opposition duty' jibe
News, Post Reporters, Published on 05/11/2024
» The People's Party (PP) dismissed criticism that it had failed to fulfil its duty as the opposition, saying the public would judge its performance in the next election.
Critics slam 'failure of justice' in Tak Bai massacre case
Published on 03/11/2024
» Critics have slammed authorities in the justice system for their failure to bring defendants in the Tak Bai massacre case to trial before the statute of limitations expired.
Govt 'unfazed' by protest threats
Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 07/10/2024
» The government is playing down critics' threats to take to the streets in protest against its policies, saying it won't bow to pressure from any party.
Did-I-Just-Read-That Thai Headlines
Guru, Pornchai Sereemongkonpol, Published on 23/02/2018
» Is it just me or you sometimes too stop dead in your scroll while browsing through the Facebook newsfeed? Some headlines are so eye-catching, but not in a sense that they are amazing, but because they make you go Why are you telling me this?, Did I just read that? or Is this news?
Learning Thai: One or the other
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 21/09/2014
» There has been a lively controversary recently at Mahidol University about whether the rector should be allowed to hold the additional post of public health minister.
World Cup English: Describing the performance
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 24/05/2014
» World Cup English is now in stores and available on line. The book prepares learners for following World Cup coverage in English as well as Thai. Here's an example illustrating how sports writers comment on the performance of teams and players.