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Thailand's judiciary faces challenges
Oped, Thitinan Pongsudhirak, Published on 24/05/2024
» Thailand appears to be a country of 70 million, ultimately ruled by an unelected few. This sobering reality was on display when two connected groups of top generals seized power from democratically elected governments in September 2006 and May 2014. Unlike these blatant military coups over the past two decades, at issue now is the power and role of the judiciary. While Thailand has another democratically elected civilian government under Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin, the question that needs to be asked is whether the country is effectively under judicial rule.
Former DSI chief Tarit's assets seized in corruption case
News, Wassayos Ngamkham, Published on 10/05/2024
» The Criminal Court for Corruption and Misconduct Cases has ordered the seizure of 44.6 million baht in assets of former Department of Special Investigation (DSI) chief Tarit Pengdit for the state.
Putting on a brave face
News, Published on 20/04/2024
» Finding itself in the middle of dissolution proceedings, the main opposition Move Forward Party (MFP) needs plenty of cheering up as it may not be hiding its apprehension well.
A new party but with old values
News, Nattaya Chetchotiros, Published on 18/01/2024
» The Democrat Party faces an uphill battle to bring back the good times as its popularity is plummeting in the wake of internal conflicts that have left it in disarray.
A party stuck in the mud
News, Published on 13/01/2024
» The transformative new chapter for the Democrat Party is poised to change the dynamics of this country's politics, and not for the better, according to political insiders.
The best of enemies?
News, Published on 06/01/2024
» If the ruling Pheu Thai Party and its alleged "quasi" arch-rival, the main opposition Move Forward Party (MFP), remain steadfast friends, they are not doing a fantastic job hiding that relationship, according to a political observer.
Politics, parties and PMs
News, Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 29/12/2023
» With 2024 fast approaching, the 'Bangkok Post' takes a look back at five top political stories that captivated and intrigued the nation over the past year.
Pita and Move Forward trounce Srettha and Pheu Thai in popularity poll
Online Reporters, Published on 24/12/2023
» Pita Limjaroenrat, former leader of the Move Forward Party (MFP), is most favoured for the post of prime minister and the MFP is the most popular political party in a survey for the 4th quarter of 2023 conducted by the National Institute of Development Administration, or Nida Poll.
A match not made in heaven
News, Post Reporters, Published on 23/12/2023
» Political watchers saw it coming: Korn Chatikavanij bowing out of the Chartpattanakla Party and drawing to a close one of the most spectacular political mismatches in recent years.
Poll body in tight spot
News, Published on 16/12/2023
» The Election Commission (EC) has found itself on the defensive over growing accusations it has been inept in meeting its job description.