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Thai standing in annual Democracy Index drops
Post Reporters, Published on 18/02/2024
» Thailand's standing in the yearly Democracy Index compiled by the Economist Intelligence Unit (EIU) has plummeted by eight spots. This decline is likely attributed to the recent formation of the country's government by unelected senators as opposed to voters.
Govt more democratic this year, survey finds
News, Post Reporters, Published on 05/02/2023
» The government is delighted with a new Economist Intelligence Unit (EIU) report that Thailand's ranking on a democracy index has improved more than any other country in the world over the past year, says government spokesman Anucha Burapachaisri.
Govt urged to probe Orange Line bid by ACT
Post Reporters, Published on 04/10/2022
» An anti-graft watchdog is urging the government to investigate allegations of unfair competition in past bidding rounds for the right to jointly invest with it in the Orange Line’s western expansion, as fears mount these violations could cost the government 69 billion baht in losses.
PM to take part in Asean meets
News, Post Reporters, Published on 21/10/2021
» Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha will attend the 38th and 39th Asean summits and related meetings on Oct 26-28 via videoconference, the Foreign Affairs Ministry said on Wednesday.
Thailand now only a 'flawed democracy', says report
News, Post Reporters, Published on 23/01/2020
» Thailand was the biggest mover in The Economist Intelligence Unit's 2019 Democracy Index, rising 38 places in the global rankings to become a "flawed democracy" rather than a "hybrid regime".
Thailand leaps up global democracy rankings
Post Reporters, Published on 22/01/2020
» Thailand was the biggest mover in The Economist Intelligence Unit's 2019 Democracy Index, rising 38 places in the global rankings to become a "flawed democracy" rather than a "hybrid regime".
Accused senators mull countersuit
News, Post Reporters, Published on 02/07/2019
» A group of 21 senators are planning to sue Ruangkrai Leekitwattana, a former member of the dissolved Thai Raksa Chart Party, for filing false complaints against them.
Embassy staff can observe poll, but not outsiders, says foreign minister
News, Post Reporters, Published on 16/12/2018
» The Foreign Ministry has welcomed the idea of allowing embassy staff to observe the general election but not non-residents or foreign organisations.
Questions remain over outlook
Business, Post Reporters, Published on 30/10/2017
» As Thais paid their last respects to late King Bhumibol last Thursday at the royal cremation ceremony, many are asking if there will be a surge in business and consumer sentiment during the last two months of the year.
Prayut's trip to US postponed but strategic dialogue on course
News, Post Reporters, Published on 09/07/2017
» Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha's planned visit to the United States this month has been postponed but both sides insist it will go ahead at a later date.