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Charter rewrite faces major setbacks
Oped, Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 22/02/2025
» Political parties, particularly those in the government coalition, have shown their true colours as the charter amendment process unfolds. Meanwhile, amid it all, the opposition People's Party has shown that it remains committed to changing the junta-sponsored supreme law of the country into one that is more democratic.
'Know-how', not 'know who'
News, Published on 15/02/2025
» The old saying that "acquiring know-how matters less than who you know" is not only prevalent but is practised in its most blatant form in elite study courses, according to observers.
A man under scrutiny
News, Published on 08/02/2025
» The latest barbs traded between former premier Thaksin Shinawatra and Palang Pracharath Party leader Gen Prawit Wongsuwon have once again aroused debate over what to call the latter -- a career soldier or a politician.
Narumon re-elected Kla Dharma leader
News, Post Reporters, Published on 04/02/2025
» Agriculture and Cooperation Minister Narumon Pinyosinwat has been re-elected leader of the Kla Dharma Party, which has pledged not to serve as another party's lackey.
Poll wins a boon for BJT
Published on 03/02/2025
» Bhumjaithai (BJT) Party leader Anutin Charnvirakul now has a better chance of becoming Thailand's next prime minister in the next election, say some political analysts, citing Bhumjaithai's performance in Saturday's local polls as an indicator of the party's growing popularity.
Thaksin, Prawit in new war of words
News, Post Reporters, Published on 21/01/2025
» Former premier Thaksin Shinawatra has returned fire following Palang Pracharath Party leader Gen Prawit Wongsuwon's complaints of victimisation, saying the havoc in politics can be traced back to the general's door.
So what have you done?
News, Published on 11/01/2025
» The year 2024 ended on a rather perplexing note, with a big question mark hanging over what the government has achieved after spending more than 100 days in office.
Shifting alliances and fading juntas
Oped, Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 11/01/2025
» Thai politics is currently undergoing significant change. The junta and its conservative network, which held a grip on politics over the last two decades, are fading from the scene. Now, we witness ex-premier Thaksin Shinawatra making his political comeback as a relatively new player -- the Bhumjaithai Party wields its power over the Upper Chamber.
PAO polls vital 'building blocks'
Published on 06/01/2025
» Fierce competition is expected in the elections of Provincial Administration Organisation (PAO) presidents in 47 provinces on Feb 1 between three major parties, observers say.
Thaksin influence case to ignite tensions
News, Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 01/01/2025
» A case where former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra is accused of exerting undue influence over the ruling Pheu Thai Party is expected to be one of the major highlights in Thai politics this New Year.