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2006 coup a success, claims mastermind Sonthi
News, Wassana Nanuam, Published on 19/09/2021
» The Sept 19, 2006 coup against the Thaksin Shinawatra government was a success, former army chief Gen Sonthi Boonyaratglin claimed in an interview with the Bangkok Post to mark its 15th anniversary.
Elite mediator talks philosophy
News, Wassana Nanuam, Published on 24/06/2019
» Palang Pracharath Party (PPRP) heavyweight Thammanat Prompao likens his work and the criticism he faces on a daily basis, which sometimes land him in hot water, to maintaining control of a hula hoop.
Prayut shuns Thirayuth's criticisms
News, Wassana Nanuam, Published on 12/12/2018
» Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha yesterday gave the cold shoulder to social critic Thirayuth Boonmi, who suggested the current administration is running the country in the same style as deposed premier Thaksin Shinawatra's government did.
Apirat puts country on alert from the get-go
News, Wassana Nanuam, Published on 22/10/2018
» When Gen Apirat Kongsompong was appointed new army chief in the annual military reshuffle, it was generally assumed his job was to further cement the current regime's position.
Past haunts latest Thaksin, Prawit spat
News, Wassana Nanuam, Published on 22/09/2018
» The "love-hate" relationship between Deputy Prime Minister Prawit Wongsuwon and former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra has come under the spotlight once again after they recently engaged in a war of words sparked by the ex-premier's call for reconciliation talks between old political foes.
Coupster with the smarts keeps eye on main game
Spectrum, Wassana Nanuam, Published on 20/05/2018
» Gen Prayut Chan-o-cha is writing a new page of history for himself as the chief coup maker who has adopted lessons learnt previously by his predecessors as he strives to hang on to power, observers say.
Police to keep close eye on election rally
News, Wassana Nanuam, Published on 05/05/2018
» Police will be out in force today to monitor security and look out for lawbreakers during a rally at Thammasat University where pro-democracy demonstrators will step up calls for an election this year.
Follow the roadmap, says former coup leader
Wassana Nanuam, Published on 23/02/2018
» Former coupmaker Gen Sonthi Boonyaratglin on Friday called on the National Council for Peace and Order (NCPO) to stick to the plan to restore democracy and call the general election.
Regime lays plans for post-poll control
News, Wassana Nanuam, Published on 05/01/2018
» If the National Council for Peace and Order (NCPO) and its roadmap to restore democracy are to be believed, a general election will be held toward the end of this year or in early 2019 at the latest.
Attaches 'clarify' 2014 putsch
News, Wassana Nanuam, Published on 09/09/2017
» Deputy Prime Minister Prawit Wongsuwon has instructed military attaches to explain to the international community the reasons behind the 2014 coup, saying the military had to step in to halt political violence.