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Burden of our Thai exceptionalism
News, Saritdet Marukatat, Published on 27/04/2015
» As the government undertakes its campaign to promote "Thainess" to potential foreign tourists, it should not forget that there is some undesirable Thainess at home that needs to be looked at.
NACC asks OAG to indict Yingluck over rice scheme
Saritdet Marukatat, Published on 17/07/2014
» The National Anti-Corruption Commission has forwarded the investigation into Yingluck Shinawatra's role in the rice pledging scheme to the Office of the Attorney-General for indictment after the former prime minister could not defuse the accusations against her.
An instance in time is a curse for Yingluck
News, Saritdet Marukatat, Published on 11/11/2013
» There is one particular minute that indisputably defines Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra's stance on corruption.
Yingluck must be an MP and the PM
News, Saritdet Marukatat, Published on 12/08/2013
» Yingluck Shinawatra is not only the prime minister, she is also a member of parliament. The problem is that she seems to enjoy her premiership status and does not care much about being a member of parliament, although her name tops the roll call of Pheu Thai's party-list representatives.
No need to be a 'hosting hub'
News, Saritdet Marukatat, Published on 17/06/2013
» One down. Another one should be gone, soon. Thumbs up to the Bureau of International Expositions (BIE) for its decision to dump Thailand as a contender for the host of World Expo 2020.
Karun should foot bill for fight to replace him
News, Saritdet Marukatat, Published on 13/05/2013
» The flying-kick man deserved to be floored by the Supreme Court. But Karun Hongsakul's patch is still a difficult one for the Democrats to crack, even as the man himself is forced to watch the by-election for his old seat in Don Muang from the sidelines.
Battle lines are now drawn for governor poll
News, Saritdet Marukatat, Published on 14/01/2013
» It is not a do-or-die situation yet for the Democrat Party. But it is getting close to it. The race for Bangkok governor will either be a psychological boost or a blow.
A fateful path of arrogance
News, Saritdet Marukatat, Published on 17/12/2012
» It's nice to hear this statement from Thaksin Shinawatra: ''Reconciliation is not about me receiving an amnesty so I can return home, because I'm already familiar with staying abroad.''
Coach Newin still gets a political kick
News, Saritdet Marukatat, Published on 15/10/2012
» Newin was up. Newin was down. And football-y and politically speaking, Newin Chidchob will never be out.
Chalerm's star shines ever more brightly
News, Saritdet Marukatat, Published on 03/09/2012
» Admire him or dislike him. Who cares? As long as he keeps on doing as he did last week, Chalerm Yubamrung will continue to be among Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra's favourite cabinet members.