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Witch-hunts must end
News, Editorial, Published on 12/06/2019
» More than forty years ago, anti-monarchy accusations were among the propaganda tools used by far-right elements against student activists in the lead-up to the crackdown and massacre of at least 41 of them in October 1976.
No reason for celebration
News, Editorial, Published on 29/05/2019
» After five years under military rule, Thailand in the aftermath of the March 24 general election was in dire need of political stability to help build economic confidence and rise beyond its political conflict. However, the post-poll political climate provides a different outlook. The country will likely suffer another round of political uncertainty amid mounting discontent under the rule of a weak, unstable and possibly short-lived coalition government.
Give FFP boss a fair trial
News, Editorial, Published on 24/05/2019
» From a legal standpoint, two shareholding cases that the Election Commission (EC) filed with the Constitutional Court -- one submitted this month against Future Forward Party (FFP) leader Thanathorn Juangroongruangkit and the other made one year ago against Foreign Affairs Minister Don Pramudwinai -- are almost identical, as there could be a slight difference in technicalities. However, they were given different treatment by the EC.
EC must show share proof
News, Editorial, Published on 25/04/2019
» If you think the media share-holding allegation against Future Forward Party leader Thanathorn Juangroongruangkit has similarities with the share-concealment charge against Thaksin Shinawatra prior to him becoming premier, think again. They are not comparable.
Allow judicial criticism
News, Editorial, Published on 19/04/2019
» When law lecturer-turned-politician Piyabutr Saengkanokkul read out a statement by his Future Forward Party (FFP) on the Constitutional Court's dissolution of the Thai Raksa Chart Party in March, it did not cause him much trouble.
Victory's high price tag
News, Editorial, Published on 05/04/2019
» The Future Forward Party (FFP) is paying a high price for coming in as the second runner-up in the general election. Key FFP figures -- namely party leader Thanathorn Juangroongruangkit and secretary-general Piyabutr Saengkanokkul -- have been slapped with dubious criminal accusations that were brought against them by the National Council for Peace and Order (NCPO).
Stop salvo against FFP
News, Editorial, Published on 28/03/2019
» According to the unofficial and partial results issued by the Election Commission (EC), the Future Forward Party (FFP) received almost six million votes and at least 80 seats in the House of Representatives in Sunday's general election. That makes it the third-largest party with about 18% of the popular vote.
Tick tock, it's coalition time
News, Editorial, Published on 26/03/2019
» After a fierce election, the nation is bracing for another power struggle after two arch-rivals -- the pro-military Palang Pracharath (PPRP) and pro-democracy camp led by Pheu Thai, still closely linked to former premier Thaksin Shinawatra -- each won enough votes to seek a coalition.
Dirty poll tricks a blow
News, Editorial, Published on 04/03/2019
» With 20 days to go, the first full-blown election campaign in eight years is quickly taking shape. Candidates are mostly in dawn-to-midnight campaign mode. TV stations are preparing to air the neutral advertisements that give each party 10 clear minutes to state their policies. Top party candidates are mostly -- excluding the prime minister -- preparing for face-to-face debates. Troublemakers are busy with outright law-breaking and stretching campaign laws and resources to or past the limits.
The wrong arm of the law
News, Editorial, Published on 23/02/2019
» The National Council for Peace and Order's (NCPO) legal arm, the Judge Advocate General (JAG) Office, has proved to be both powerful and abusive. Its numerous legal actions against civilians, mainly activists and politicians, have barely benefited the public but instead served the regime's interests.