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Seeking a win-win solution for all
News, Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 22/06/2020
» The outspoken columnist and political activist Lakkana Punwichai, also known by the pseudonym Kam Phaka, is arguably the most well-known of the founders of Creative, Action, Revival and People Empowerment (Care) -- a social movement which launched last week.
The more things change
Business, Post Reporters, Published on 04/02/2019
» After a series of false promises on a general election, Thailand is scheduled to hold one on March 24 after more than four years of military rule.
Asean Community faces key unity challenge
News, Chananthorn Kamjan, Published on 23/11/2015
» The Association of Southeast Asian Nations (Asean) yesterday reached a landmark decision with the signing of the historic Kuala Lumpur declaration to establish the Asean Community (AC).
When in doubt, gag the dissenters
News, Kong Rithdee, Published on 27/09/2014
» Banning is the oldest trick in the authoritarian playbook, dating back to the pre-Medici, pre-Bolshevik, pre-YouTube era. It's placebo, and yet the illusion of efficiency still works like drugs among jittery leaders and strongmen who fear papers, images, testaments and sometimes truth.
Military shot Italian journalist, court decides
Jon Fernquest, Published on 29/05/2013
» Who fired the gun & why not known, no order to shoot unarmed civilians but bullet came from soldier's direction, military remains untouchable.
Nasa mission aborted: Leadership lacking
Jon Fernquest, Published on 29/06/2012
» Pioneer science research mission on weather & climate change ends in politicians accusing each other & threatening to sue each other.
Nasa plan likely to be cancelled
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 27/06/2012
» With the deadline for approval now passed, it looks like Nasa’s request to use U-tapao naval airbase for atmospheric studies is going nowhere. The matter now goes to parliament which will not met until August.
Commerce Minister "personally" doesn't like it
Jon Fernquest, Published on 05/10/2011
» 70% complete with 4 years of planning, the privatisation of SET & integration into global markets faces a sudden end.
Thai passport for Thaksin?
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 22/09/2011
» In a major change from his predecessor, Foreign Minister Surapong Tovichakchaikul wants to return ousted prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra's ordinary Thai passport, possibly even his old diplomatic passport.
Bail granted, but not for all
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 14/01/2011
» Two of the seven detained Thais were released on bail yesterday with three more expected today, leaving unlucky Veera Somkwamkid and Ratree Pipatanapaiboon behind.