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About politics
News, Published on 20/05/2017
» NRSA under pressure to come up with 'pro-reform' bills, which critics say fall short of the mark v Legal expert Borwornsak goes all guns blazing as chair of national advisory board v Transport minister to sit on a committee to salvage rail projects
About politics
News, Published on 29/04/2017
» Politicians fear having to pay membership charge will alienate voters v 'Thailand's FBI' plans high-level reshuffle to win back public support v Appointment of panel head to oversee EC Commission bill causes a stir
CDC party fee unfair
News, Editorial, Published on 25/04/2017
» The constitution writers have set off yet another dispute with their new order for political parties to collect annual membership fees. Some see the Constitution Drafting Committee's measure as yet another way to obstruct parties. The CDC claims rather implausibly that it will encourage more thoughtful politics at the grassroots. Yet the outlines of the proposal deserve a thoughtful response.
About politics
News, Published on 08/04/2017
» Will China deals secure Bangkok governor's future? v Myanmar rolls out red carpet to woo Thai investors v Deputy Prime Minister Prawit Wongsuwon floats proposal for local polls ahead of general election
Strict controls hurt roadmap
News, Editorial, Published on 07/04/2017
» As the new constitution came into effect with royal blessings yesterday, Thailand formally kick-started its roadmap, drawn up under the guidance of the Prayut Chan-o-cha military government and the National Council for Peace and Order (NCPO).
Shadow of the military boot still lingers
News, Soonruth Bunyamanee, Published on 05/04/2017
» As the new charter comes into effect Thursday, the military roadmap will be clear, with the first post-coup election slated for September or October next year.
Rethinking Thailand 4.0 to get it into gear
News, Soonruth Bunyamanee, Published on 07/03/2017
» Most people have likely heard the term "Thailand 4.0" continually since the Prayut Chan-o-cha government began promoting it.
Senate lucky draw idea is huge gamble
News, Surasak Glahan, Published on 01/03/2017
» One can only hope that a proposal to use a lucky draw as a means of choosing 200 members of a new ultra-powerful Senate is just a joke, intending to give us temporary relief from depressing political and economic realities. Otherwise, luck will become a determining factor in the future of our Upper House and our country.
About Politics
News, Published on 11/02/2017
» Suthep is not commenting on the latest reconciliation efforts, which is puzzling many v Government spokesman Lt Gen Sansern ruffles feathers over South flood disaster v Another delay in the election is not stopping political manoeuvring
About Poltiics
News, Published on 04/02/2017
» Defendants fleeing Thai shores to avoid prosecution are being targeted by the CDC's Meechai v Police chief orders his officers back into the sand pit v Media kicks up a fuss over the Kanit committee's proposals for industry reform