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Thailand's law of graft and government longevity
News, Thitinan Pongsudhirak, Published on 23/09/2016
» After a surprisingly successful referendum on its preferred draft constitution, the military government of Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha appears on course for relatively smooth sailing for the next 15 months or so in the run-up to the next poll. The only two potential show stoppers on the government's path are the royal transition and self-inflicted abuse of power. The former is a process that is difficult for Thais to fathom after a 70-year reign that has turned Thailand from a backwater village to a modern nation. The latter, however, is all too familiar.
About politics
News, Published on 17/09/2016
» Rumours suggest Gen Prawit is fighting a rearguard action after the reshuffle v The rubber industry is brimming with hope that the PM's India visit will reap rewards v The body that oversees elections is having its own candidacy problems
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News, Published on 13/08/2016
» A re-arranged cabinet is in the offing with Gen Udomdej a likely victim v As the dust clears from the referendum, political jockeying is stirring again v At the moment it seems Abhisit is not facing any backlash for backing the 'no' camp
Rajabhakti closed for cleaning, 'not cracks'
News, Wassana Nanuam, Published on 15/05/2016
» The army will close Rajabhakti Park for a week of cleaning, but it denies the controversial attraction has cracks.
Women's prison orders activist body search probe
News, Achara Ashayagachat, Published on 14/05/2016
» A women's prison in Bangkok has ordered a probe into the alleged maltreatment of a female student activist and promised to introduce bio-body scan equipment at women's prisons within three months, a senior official said on Friday.
Court told to hear Thanet detention case
News, Post Reporters, Published on 13/05/2016
» The Appeals Court yesterday reversed a lower court decision which rejected a petition seeking a hearing for the unlawful detention of an anti-government activist.
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News, Published on 07/05/2016
» Auditor's findings have put MR Sukhumbhand in a precarious position v A thorny problem arises over what to do with the army chief when he retires v Flak over the Senate question forces the NCPO to look at alternative ways to prolong its power
Ja New's mother faces lese majeste charge
Online Reporters, Published on 06/05/2016
» The mother of Sirawith "Ja New" Seritiwat, a key anti-coup protester, has been charged with collaborating to commit lese majeste and computer crime. She was denied bail.
Mystery group seeks financial probe of student activists
Wassayos Ngamkham, Published on 02/05/2016
» A nationalist group with unknown backers on Monday petitioned the Crime Suppression Division to investigate whether someone is providing financial support for student anti-coup activists rallying under the New Democracy Movement banner.
Charter recalls the Suchinda disaster
News, Boonlert Visetpricha, Published on 11/04/2016
» Back in 1992 when Gen Suchinda Kraprayoon, who in the previous year toppled the civilian government of Chatichai Choonhavan, took up the role of prime minister, he faced powerful public resistance. His decision to use lethal force against peaceful pro-democracy demonstrators backfired and led to his downfall after 47 days in office.