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The Pareena precedent
Oped, Editorial, Published on 15/04/2022
» Pareena Kraikupt, a former MP for the Palang Pracharath Party (PPRP), has finally bowed out of politics after the Supreme Court last week banned her from running for political office for life.
Pyrrhic win means little
Oped, Editorial, Published on 20/02/2021
» With a majority in parliament, the coalition government led by Gen Prayut Chan-o-cha looks set to survive when members of the House cast their votes today following this week's no-confidence debate.
Condemn all sexual abuse
News, Editorial, Published on 24/11/2020
» A recent protest by a young woman in student uniform, who held up a sign which read "I am a victim of sexual harassment" and "school is not a safe place for students", triggered a public frenzy, but in different ways.
Alro land rule will hurt poor
Oped, Editorial, Published on 20/11/2020
» Attempts by the Agricultural Land Reform Office (Alro) to revamp its regulations to allow Sor Por Kor landholders to use their plots for non-agricultural purposes have raised real doubts about possible foul play, as illegitimate windfalls could be handed over to the rich and unscrupulous politicians.
House session needs sincerity to succeed
News, Ploenpote Atthakor, Published on 26/10/2020
» Starting today, the parliament will play a crucial role in examining -- amid dimmed hopes -- possible solutions which would allow the country to peacefully exit the political stalemate.
Reshuffle may not be enough to stop rot
News, Published on 07/07/2020
» What kind of leader would ask: "What would the country be like without me?"
Coronavirus blues and clues in Thailand
Oped, Thitinan Pongsudhirak, Published on 17/04/2020
» It is unanimous that the novel coronavirus, also known as Covid-19, is a once-in-a-lifetime experience. A common refrain everywhere in the world is "I have never seen anything like it". Its immediate consequences and longer-term transformational repercussions will be felt for years to come. Covid-19 challenges individuals, societies and state institutions to their very core. For Thailand, re-emerging from this devastating pandemic will be tough and tricky, with trade-offs and hard choices.
Superlative moments from the censure debate
Guru, Pornchai Sereemongkonpol, Published on 28/02/2020
» At the time of writing, we were in the thick of the censure debate against Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha and five Cabinet ministers. It was scheduled to end yesterday at 7pm so, by the time you're reading this, you may be reeling in mixed emotions.
Graft panel delivers zip
News, Editorial, Published on 17/02/2020
» Thailand has rarely been short of allegations of graft and misconduct associated with public offices, and the recent allegations of shady business operations within the barracks come as no surprise. Given the country's notoriety in this area, the public's expectations of deliverables from the House committee on anti-corruption and misconduct are high. But the committee has delivered next to nothing.
Anti-graft mission failing
News, Editorial, Published on 28/01/2020
» Thailand's slide down the Corruption Perception Index ranking from 99 to 101, while a disappointment, comes as no surprise.