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Thaksin pardon, not floods, dominate news
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 17/11/2011
» For the first time in many weeks, politics overtook the floods in front page interest as a rumoured royal pardon for former PM Thaksin Shinawatra provoked an angry reaction.
Absolute power: Goal of unnamed group
Jon Fernquest, Published on 03/10/2011
» Some frank advice from senior statesman Anand Panyarachun on where Thai politics is heading and what should be done.
Why so much corruption?
Jon Fernquest, Published on 23/09/2011
» 64% of adults think corruption acceptable if they or their country benefit. 70% under 20 would cheat or bribe to pass exams or win games.
Verdict in Santika pub fire case
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 21/09/2011
» Victims and relatives of victims of the Santika pub fire seemed satisfied with the Criminal Court verdict but all agreed that no one could replace their losses.
Caution: danger ahead
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 08/09/2011
» Justice Minister Pracha Promnok is being very careful in handling his most sensitive issue, the UDD’s petition for a royal pardon for former PM Thaksin.
Lightning attack
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 19/08/2011
» The Democrats aren't wasting any time in going after the new foreign minister for his alleged role in getting former PM Thaksin a visa to Japan.
People-friendly criminal courts
Jon Fernquest, Published on 16/08/2011
» The Thon Buri Criminal Court in Bangkok is trying hard to make itself a more pleasant place to be.
Thaksin gets his visa
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 16/08/2011
» The change in government here in Thailand is making travel easier for former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra. He now has a visa to go to Japan.
Looks like justice, but isn't
Jon Fernquest, Published on 03/08/2011
» Village poisoned by lead mine wins legal case but after decades gets nothing. A microcosm of bigger problems.
Labour justice
Jon Fernquest, Published on 22/07/2011
» Will better wages and benefits for labour really lead to lost export competitiveness, bankruptcy and a flood of cheap immigrant labour?