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Former prime minister Suchinda dies
Online Reporters, Published on 10/06/2025
» Gen Suchinda Kraprayoon, a noted architect of the 1991 military coup and a former prime minister of Thailand, died on Tuesday at the age of 91 from natural causes.
Bangkok remembers Black May 1992 events
Online Reporters, Published on 17/05/2025
» A remembrance ceremony took place in Bangkok on Saturday, marking 33 years since the Black May events in 1992 that resulted in extensive violence against street demonstrators and the subsequent fall of the military-linked government that had come to power in the 1991 coup.
Accountability matters
Postbag, Published on 23/06/2024
» Re: "Army abuse still with us", (Editorial, June 22).
Hidden realities of carbon credits
Editorial, Published on 31/03/2024
» Thai governments -- be they Prayut Chan-o-cha's or Srettha Thavisin's -- have hailed carbon credit programmes as vital to reducing greenhouse gas emissions. However, they can become wolves in sheep's clothing if they favour businesses, leaving local communities and nature vulnerable to exploitation. Despite promises to mitigate greenhouse gases, carbon credit programmes often sideline local communities and worsen social and environmental injustices.
The power of boycotts
Thana Boonlert, Published on 24/07/2023
» Soon after Move Forward Party (MFP) leader Pita Limjaroenrat failed to gather enough support for the premiership, some voters launched retaliatory campaigns with the hashtag #senatorbusiness to boycott business networks of handpicked junta senators who rejected him or abstained. Senators then took legal action against those who they believe harass them and their families. Voters are not only cutting off social relations but also punishing senators for committing crimes against democracy.
A 'revolution' in politics
Oped, Editorial, Published on 24/06/2023
» Today marks one of the most significant days in Thai political history. In 1932, a group of young Khana Ratsadorn elites who were educated abroad took a bold step towards democracy on June 24, launching a revolution that transformed the country from an absolute to a constitutional monarchy.
Parties recall Black May crackdown
News, Post Reporters, Published on 18/05/2023
» Three major parties joined a Black May Memorial Day event yesterday to commemorate those who lost their lives 31 years ago when a military-headed government cracked down on demonstrators.
PM picks dodge the list
News, Editorial, Published on 03/04/2023
» The appointment of the prime minister, who may or may not be a member of parliament, is an essential part of any democracy, including Thailand. However, recent moves by some key parties have brought attention to the need for greater accountability in the country's political processes.
Waiting in the wings
News, Published on 11/02/2023
» The ruling Palang Pracharath Party (PPRP) and the coalition Bhumjaithai Party may be trading places after the next general election if predictions about the outcome of the polls are anything to go by.
PPRP's break-up all part of the 'plan'
Oped, Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 19/11/2022
» When all the Apec summit formalities are over, it's likely Prime Minister Gen Prayut Chan-o-cha will make the uncertainty about his political future clearer, particularly over whether he will cut links with the ruling Palang Pracharath Party (PPRP) and align with the Ruam Thai Sang Chart Party (RTSCP), recently set up by his close aides. One thing is clear, he has no plan to leave politics.