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Senator's amnesty plan sparks debate
News, Published on 19/07/2020
» Key figures across the political spectrum have given a mixed reaction to a proposal by a senator to grant an amnesty to political offenders in the colour-coded conflicts as part of efforts to forge national unity.
Quick-fix coups and the unfortunate legacy of 2014
News, Published on 22/05/2020
» Some "successes" in governments connected to military coups spell danger for a country where many have grown immune to putsches and look to them for a quick fix to national problems, argues Chaiwat Satha-Anand, a professor of politics and government at Thammasat University.
Thais 'yet to recover' from bloodshed, says Abhisit
News, Nattaya Chetchotiros, Published on 17/05/2020
» Former prime minister Abhisit Vejjajiva says he always feels a deep sadness whenever the May 19 anniversary of the 2010 protest crackdown rolls around, as it marks the culmination of one of the darkest chapters in the country's political history; a chapter that fuels bitter divisions in society to this day.
Democrat MP defiant
News, Published on 18/01/2020
» Thepthai Senpong, a Democrat Party MP for Nakhon Si Thammarat, remains defiant in the face of "threats of action" from his party over his attitude towards the government, which some political observers say has hardened.
Top court affirms ruling over arson fire
News, Post Reporters, Published on 17/10/2019
» The Supreme Court on Wednesday ordered three United Front for Democracy against Dictatorship (UDD) movement co-leaders, Jatuporn Prompan, Nattawut Saikuar and Weng Tojirakarn, to pay more than 21 million baht in damages plus interest for an arson attack on a building near the Victory Monument in Bangkok during the red-shirt protests in 2010.
Prayut denies 3-year coup plot
News, Published on 27/07/2019
» Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha on Friday vehemently denied opposition claims that he planned the 2014 coup three years in advance, saying he had only prepared soldiers to ensure people's safety during anti-government protests at the time.
Court acquits anti-Yingluck street protesters
Online Reporters, Published on 25/07/2019
» Supporters of the defunct People's Democratic Reform Committee (PDRC), including a Bangkok deputy governor, have been found not guilty of insurrection and other charges stemming from their anti-Yingluck Shinawatra government protests in 2013-14.
Man who returned whistle to Suthep speaks out
Published on 09/11/2018
» PRACHIN BURI: A whistle that was once blown during the protests against Yingluck Shinawatra has lost its charm for a man who joined the rallies led by Suthep Thaugsuban.
Election Commission has final say on election date, says CDC
News, Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 05/11/2018
» The authority to set the election date rests with the Election Commission (EC), not the government, which is a departure from the previous constitution, according to a member of the Constitution Drafting Committee (CDC).
Suthep predicts ACT role in next govt
News, Published on 02/10/2018
» Suthep Thaugsuban has expressed confidence the Action Coalition for Thailand Party (ACT) he co-founded will be part of a coalition which will form the next government.