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Our custodial democracy on display
Oped, Thitinan Pongsudhirak, Published on 21/07/2023
» After a watershed election and a clear message from voters for change, the integrity of Thailand's democratic system has come into question. It turns out that election results are only necessary but not sufficient to form a government and run this country.
Scuttling of Pita's PM bid
Oped, Editorial, Published on 20/07/2023
» A decision by the Constitutional Court to suspend Move Forward Party leader Pita Limjaroenrat from duty as an elected member of the House of Representatives yesterday over the iTV share controversy has caused an uproar.
What’s it going to be?
Oped, Postbag, Published on 20/07/2023
» Re: "Pheu Thai eyes MFP-free bloc", (BP, July 19).
MFP's hopes begin to fade
News, Editorial, Published on 19/07/2023
» Today, the country braces for another showdown in parliament as the prospective eight-party coalition plans to re-nominate Move Forward party leader Pita Limjaroenrat as prime minister.
The future of Pita and liberal democracy at home
News, Published on 19/07/2023
» As many predicted, the Senate did not approve Pita Limjaroenrat to be the prime minister last week, and it would come as little surprise if a similar verdict were reached today, on the second round of parliamentary voting to pick the 30th prime minister of Thailand.
The old guard retains its grip, for now
Oped, Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 15/07/2023
» The failure of Move Forward Party (MFP) leader Pita Limjaroenrat to gain enough support in his bid for the premiership is neither surprising nor unexpected, given the coordinated efforts of the conservative camp to block the young leader.
Pita had no chance
Oped, Postbag, Published on 15/07/2023
» Re: "Thai elections without democracy", (Opinion, July 14).
Showdown beckons
Oped, Editorial, Published on 13/07/2023
» In less than 24 hours before the voting for prime minister starts in parliament today, the Election Commission (EC) jumpstarted the process to disqualify Move Forward Party leader Pita Limjaroenrat from the top job, citing his alleged iTV share ownership.
'Old politics' rears its head
News, Editorial, Published on 29/06/2023
» With the House of Representatives due to convene next week, the prospect of a coalition government led by the Move Forward Party (MFP) remains uncertain.
Justice in the shadows
Oped, Editorial, Published on 21/06/2023
» The Election Commission (EC) has started to endorse elected MPs this week. According to the political calendar, they will have to declare their wealth and assets to the National Anti-Corruption Commission (NACC).