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Australia helps refire ‘beacon of democracy’
News, Pichai Chuensuksawadi, Published on 10/05/2015
» The one-day visit by Australian Foreign Affairs Minister Julie Bishop is aimed at getting a better understanding of the progress made in the government’s political “road map” but also sent the signal that Canberra supports Thailand’s return to democracy.
Ethics body should at least be given a try
News, Pichai Chuensuksawadi, Published on 08/03/2015
» The National Reform Council’s panel on ethics, morality and good governance created quite a buzz last week when they announced plans to set up a National Ethics Assembly. This new body — which will draft a code of ethics — is supposed to monitor the behaviour of politicians, civil servants and private companies doing business with the state.
Don’t expect the earth all at once
News, Pichai Chuensuksawadi, Published on 03/08/2014
» The composition of the National Legislative Assembly, unveiled this week with a heavy tint of green, is no surprise. With the military at the helm one cannot expect varied representation. Gen Prayuth Chan-ocha says he is aware of the criticism but believes the public should focus more on the end result of achieving national reform within one year — the National Council for Peace and Order’s main mission.
Reform must bring our mps to heel
News, Pichai Chuensuksawadi, Published on 20/07/2014
» This past week, the role of elected representatives is in the spotlight once again.
All eyes on army as crisis peaks
News, Pichai Chuensuksawadi, Published on 10/05/2014
» Suthep Thaugsuban’s move on Friday to mobilise anti-government protesters across the city is aimed at reinforcing his message that the caretaker government is inept and lacks legitimacy following the political blows it received this week.