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Senator fears Thaksin privileges could set precedent
News, Post Reporters, Published on 13/09/2023
» A senator has warned the government to treat all prisoners fairly, and claimed the privileges that convicted former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra receives could cause trouble for the government in the future.
Muay Thai seals Olympic win
News, Published on 02/08/2021
» For someone who makes no claim to being skilled at sport, former deputy defence minister Gen Udomdej Sitabutr is confident he will soon be overseeing Muay Thai's debut at the world's biggest sporting event.
Thailand's new military and new politics
News, Thitinan Pongsudhirak, Published on 05/10/2018
» Most likely not in accordance with his preference, Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha is finding out that the military high command he seized power with during the May 2014 coup will be fundamentally different when he leaves office.
NACC breaks another vow
News, Editorial, Published on 07/08/2018
» The National Anti-Corruption Commission (NACC) has reached a crucial fork in the road. Soon, it will have to provide the public with the facts it has uncovered in the probe of the undocumented luxury watches worn by Deputy Prime Minister Prawit Wongsuwon. Alternatively, it will continue to stonewall. This choice will inform the public that the NACC is a weak organisation, completely unwilling to speak truth to power and lacking the fortitude even to bring about the promise that brought Gen Prayut Chan-o-cha to the premiership.
Saint Gabriel’s chief bows to protests
News, Published on 20/02/2018
» The embattled director of Saint Gabriel’s College, an elite all-boys private school, stepped down yesterday, following protests by students accusing him of mismanagement.
PM to review S44 orders, search for 'Thai democracy'
News, Post Reporters, Published on 17/01/2018
» Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha vowed Tuesday to look into a civic network's call to annul 35 orders and announcements issued by the National Council for Peace and Order (NCPO) that allegedly violate the rights of the public and infringe on the judicial process.
Hearts and minds quest
News, Published on 06/01/2018
» The military-led government has declared war against poverty this year and promised the public that all efforts will be made to increase the amount of money in people's pockets, especially for the poor so they can enjoy a higher quality of life with the benefits it provides.
A year of living dangerously in Thailand
News, Thitinan Pongsudhirak, Published on 05/01/2018
» They were supposed to be in power for the royal transition but they have stayed too long and now want to win an unavoidable election.
Generals retain strong presence in cabinet after reshuffle
News, Published on 27/12/2017
» 5Several key ministers who are military generals survived the cut in the latest cabinet line-up. Only three ministers in uniform got the chop, underlining critics' claim that the government is reluctant to share power.
Responsibility changes for deputy PMs
News, Post Reporters, Published on 05/12/2017
» The deputy prime ministers have new responsibilities following the recent cabinet reshuffle, it was announced yesterday.