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Licking its post-poll wounds, PPRP faces downgrade to 'medium' status
News, Published on 29/05/2022
» The results of the gubernatorial race and the city council election on May 22 are troubling developments for the Palang Pracharath Party (PPRP) with political analysts agreeing the ruling party is unlikely to repeat its 2019 poll success in Bangkok.
Chadchart shows off two new recuits
News, Post Reporters, Published on 28/05/2022
» Bangkok governor-elect Chadchart Sittipunt on Friday revealed two members of the team who will help him administer the capital city.
Former deputy governor, Susco chairman on Chadchart's team
Online Reporters, Published on 27/05/2022
» Bangkok governor-elect Chadchart Sittipunt on Friday revealed two members of the team that will help him administer the capital city.
The fight for press freedom is local
Oped, Published on 24/05/2022
» A macabre political thriller recently unfolded in the Philippine province of Palawan, an island known mostly for its rich biodiversity and pristine beaches. On May 9, Joel T Reyes, a suspect in the 2011 murder of well-known radio broadcaster Gerry Ortega, ran again for governor. Had Mr Reyes won, the possibilities for Ortega's family to obtain justice for the killing would have dwindled. Fortunately for them, he lost.
Senegal mulls tossing colonial statue of ex-governor
Sunday Spotlight, Published on 22/05/2022
» For more than a century, the French general who shaped Senegal's former capital was hailed as a hero and a father figure, his bronze statue triumphantly standing on a square that bore his name.
Sakoltee wins Suthep's backing
News, Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 20/05/2022
» Former protest leader Suthep Thaugsuban has vouched for Bangkok governor candidate Sakoltee Phattiyakul as he is running independently and has a proven track record of fighting against "Thaksinocracy".
Capital poll portends Thailand's rule
Oped, Thitinan Pongsudhirak, Published on 20/05/2022
» Never has Bangkok's gubernatorial contest been so much about Thailand. The poll this Sunday is not just about how Bangkok will be run but how Thailand will be ruled. Beyond the usual grievances and issues that traditionally hang over Bangkokians' lives and livelihoods are larger forces at work. Whoever comes out on top will have much to say about the bigger national election that has to be held by this time next year.
Pattaya call for high turnout on voting day
Chaiyot Pupattanapong, Published on 13/05/2022
» PATTAYA: Campaigning is underway to encourage voters to cast their ballots in the first mayoral election in this resort city in a decade.
Kraidej disqualified from Bangkok governor contest
Online Reporters, Published on 11/04/2022
» The Bangkok election commission has disqualified candidate Kraidej Bunnag from the gubernatorial contest because he has a stake in mass media.
City Hall hopefuls look local for votes
News, Post Reporters, Published on 10/04/2022
» Four prominent Bangkok governor candidates hit the campaign trail yesterday, each trumpeting how their expertise can improve infrastructure development in the capital, from promoting electric vehicles, building a smart city to enhancing connectivity.