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Army unwilling to yield to democracy
News, Erich Parpart, Published on 31/07/2019
» For the country like Thailand where the military staged two putsches within the past 13 years, a coup d'état should no longer be necessary.
So who wields influence now?
News, Wassana Nanuam, Published on 28/05/2019
» The passing of Privy Council president Gen Prem Tinsulanonda is unlikely to diminish the political power wielded by the "three military brothers" led by Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha, according to a military source.
Military reshuffle not just seen as 'power sharing'
News, Wassana Nanuam, Published on 07/01/2017
» The reshuffle of top military officers late last year looks to have had a lot to do with the future power of Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha rather than just fixing alleged prejudice in military appointments.
Former 'Post' scribe Kanjana dies at 72
News, Published on 01/12/2016
» Former Bangkok Post columnist and deputy secretary-general to a prime minister, Kanjana "Gap" Spindler, died on Tuesday after a long battle with cancer. She was 72.
Prayut shores up support of military
News, Wassana Nanuam, Published on 11/09/2016
» The appointment of a "red beret" army chief is being seen by military observers as a calculated move by Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha to loosen the long-standing grip of the powerful Burapha Phayak clique backed by Deputy PM Prawit Wongsuwon.
'Happiness' is here to stay
Life, Kanokporn Chanasongkram, Published on 31/07/2015
» Earlier this week, I watched a morning TV news programme showing a video clip of Thai soldiers effortlessly dancing to a catchy luk thung number, after performing slower and more precise movements to Khuen Kwam Suk Hai Prathet Thai (Return Happiness To Thailand) — the theme song of the National Council for Peace and Order (NCPO).
Top business newsmakers of 2014
Business, Post Reporters, Published on 25/12/2014
» It must be said that Thailand itself became quite a newsmaker along its up-and-down ride throughout the Year of the Horse.
The power brokers
Business, Post Reporters, Published on 01/09/2014
» SPECIAL REPORT: Prime Minister Prayuth Chan-Ocha's new economic team faces urgent tasks, write Post reporters
Soldiers grab almost third of cabinet
Published on 29/08/2014
» The Prayuth 1 cabinet line-up is reportedly completed and will be submitted for royal endorsement in the last week of September.
PT: Pridiyathorn wants to be PM
Online Reporters, Published on 06/02/2014
» MR Pridiyathorn Devakula wants to be a royally appointed prime minister following his call for caretaker premier Yingluck Shinawatra to step down, according to the Pheu Thai Party.