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TRC's checkmate move backfires
News, Soonruth Bunyamanee, Published on 13/02/2019
» After the Thai Raksa Chart (TRC) Party submitted its nomination of Princess Ubolratana as a sole prime ministerial candidate to the Election Commission (EC) last Friday morning, Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha at first looked almost hopeless. As a prime ministerial candidate himself, he obviously has an eye on reclaiming power after the upcoming general election on March 24.
More poll delays will spell trouble
News, Soonruth Bunyamanee, Published on 09/01/2019
» The tentative election date of Feb 24 has been delayed again and the Election Commission (EC) has not yet to officially name a replacement.
Favouring Sam Mitr is no recipe for unity
News, Soonruth Bunyamanee, Published on 15/08/2018
» The application of "double standards" by the powers-that-be against those from opposing political sides has been pointed out as one of the root causes of Thailand's political conflict for over a decade.
Thai 'Game of Thrones' only just beginning
News, Soonruth Bunyamanee, Published on 08/08/2018
» To a certain extent, the future Thai political landscape has become clearer judging from the activities of various political camps last week.
Turf wars due as campaigns getting ready
News, Soonruth Bunyamanee, Published on 18/04/2018
» The political situation is expected to heat up after several key players clarified their positions over Thai New Year.
Fate's clock ticking faster for Prawit, PM
News, Soonruth Bunyamanee, Published on 17/01/2018
» From what started as the unveiling of an undeclared Richard Mille, the luxury wristwatch scandal embroiling Deputy Prime Minister Prawit Wongsuwon has turned into a saga of a seemingly endless list of undeclared timepieces.
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.