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New anti-Paetongtarn group draws scrutiny
News, Published on 01/07/2025
» Political observers are closely watching the trajectory of the "United Front to Defend Thai Sovereignty", a new group that has emerged as a vocal critic of Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra.
Protest a worrying sign
Oped, Editorial, Published on 01/07/2025
» The protest at Victory Monument on Saturday brought back memories of the last two street demonstrations which rocked the capital in recent years -- the protest organised by the People's Alliance for Democracy (PAD) against then-prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra, and the rallies held by the People's Democratic Reform Committee (PDRC) against his sister, Yingluck.
Is the writing on the wall for United Thai Nation?
Published on 15/06/2025
» The United Thai Nation (UTN) Party, the epitome of the ultra-right, is likely to break apart due to irreconcilable internal conflict, with some observers predicting it may not even last until the next general election.
Well done to the Aussies
Postbag, Published on 01/12/2024
» Re: "Australia to figure out how to enforce teen social media ban", (Spotlight, Nov 30).
A move that could backfire
News, Published on 14/09/2024
» Pheu Thai might not have considered the consequences of sidelining Palang Pracharath Party (PPRP) leader Gen Prawit Wongsuwon's faction from the coalition and keeping the group led by Capt Thamanat Prompow, according to observers.
Court reduces Suthep's jail term to 1 year
Wassayos Ngamkham, Published on 27/06/2024
» The Court of Appeal on Thursday reduced the prison sentence of Suthep Thaugsuban, convicted of leading the Bangkok Shutdown political protests in early 2014, from five years to one year, with no suspension, according to Mr Suthep’s lawyer Sawat Charoenpol.
2014 election disrupter avoids jail
Wassayos Ngamkham, Published on 28/05/2024
» The Supreme Court has handed an eight-month jail term, suspended for two years, to a protest leader involved in obstructing the general election in 2014.
Thaksin's hospital stay doesn't jeopardise govt: poll
Online Reporters, Published on 21/01/2024
» A majority of people believe convicted former premier Thaksin Shinawatra's extended stay in Police General Hospital will not impact the government's stability, according to a survey by the National Institute of Development Administration, or Nida Poll.
Deja vu as charter court weighs MFP ban
Oped, Thitinan Pongsudhirak, Published on 12/01/2024
» It is déjà vu in Thai politics this month as Thailand's biggest elected political party and its leader face Constitutional Court verdicts that could lead to a familiar dissolution and ban. At issue is the political future of Pita Limjaroenrat and the fate of the Move Forward Party (MFP), which he led to a stunning victory at the election last May. However the verdicts come out, they might be perceived by pundits as decided by the political winds of the day.
MFP's amnesty bill shouldn't be ignored
Oped, Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 02/12/2023
» An amnesty bill sponsored by the Move Forward Party (MFP), which aims to benefit all factions involved in political conflicts over nearly two decades, has stirred wide debate.