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Beyond the image
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 19/08/2011
» In a commentary that won’t please fans of Thailand’s new PM, the Bangkok Post’s Anchalee Kongrut suggests that people should look beyond the public image cleverly created by her PR team.
Out with the new; in with the old
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 18/08/2011
» As promised, the Phue Thai party is making plans to push for the reinstatement of the 1997 constitution.
Inexperienced foreign minister
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 11/08/2011
» Of all the new cabinet ministers, the choice of Surapong Towijakchaikul as the new foreign minister is receiving the most criticism. Is this fair?
Who's missing?
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 11/08/2011
» In a story that is sure to be denied, two Bangkok Post reporters write that not all the top choices accepted the conditions attached to becoming ministers. Post Today photo.
Yingluck takes command
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 09/08/2011
» With her husband and young son looking on, new prime minister Yingluck Shinawatra pledged allegiance to the monarchy and her full commitment towards working in the best interests of the country.
Challenges ahead
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 08/08/2011
» Bangkok Post reporter Nattaya Chetchotiros details some of the main challenges facing Yingluck Shinawatra when she becomes prime minister later today.
PM-elect Yingluck Shinawatra (updated)
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 06/08/2011
» The Thai parliament has elected Yingluck Shinawatra as Thailand's first female prime minister. All that remains now is endorsement by His Majesty the King
Headaches for the EC
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 09/07/2011
» Hundreds of complaints have been filed with the Election Commission ranging from the silly, Yingluck's cooking "violation", to the serious, a demand that the Phue Thai party be dissolved.
Changes likely for Wichean and Tharit
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 07/07/2011
» New governments often lead to changes in sensitive positions. In this case, the national police chief and the head of the DSI won't be surprised if they are replaced.
Strong coalition to aid Thaksin
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 05/07/2011
» With a strong House majority a near certainty, Phue Thai leaders are already planning how and when to bring former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra home.