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Bhumjaithai's cannabis legalisation policy has backfired
Oped, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 19/07/2022
» Cannabis legalisation -- a policy platform of the Bhumjaithai Party (BJP) -- was groundbreaking in many ways. The BJP should be proud of fulfilling its electoral promise to voters regarding the legalisation.
Gamble that backfired for Europe's Harrington at Ryder Cup
Sports, Brett Brasier, Published on 14/10/2021
» Shocking Etiquette and Terrible Behaviour were some of the British newspaper headlines the day after the US thrashed Europe 19-9 to win the Ryder Cup in Wisconsin last month.
Trump Twitter photo attack backfires as Pelosi owns it
AFP, Published on 17/10/2019
» WASHINGTON - President Donald Trump's Twitter attack on House Speaker Nancy Pelosi following an acrimonious White House meeting appears to have backfired spectacularly.
Close land tax loophole
News, Editorial, Published on 30/05/2022
» An attempt by a major property developer to promote a "green" campaign has backfired, after the project was accused of being a means to avoid paying land taxes.
Drug claims haunt Kan, mother's milk is golden
News, Mae Moo, Published on 14/10/2018
» Sek Loso's former wife, Wiphakorn "Kan" Sukpimai, is facing new claims that she dabbles in drugs after an attempt to embarrass her former lover by posting images of him taking illicit drugs backfired.
Time to reform parole system
Oped, Editorial, Published on 20/03/2022
» The Ministry of Justice should have been praised for its policy for pardoning prisoners. Yet the way it has managed the pardon system only invites more questions which have backfired on the noble policy.
Blow for China's virus diplomacy as song enrages Filipinos
Reuters, Published on 27/04/2020
» MANILA: A music video produced by China to promote its support for neighbours battling the coronavirus has backfired in the Philippines, attracting a flood of public criticism and an online petition that is fast attracting signatures.
Dancing video of star Democrat lights up Twitter -- as troll bid falls flat
AFP, Published on 05/01/2019
» WASHINGTON - An attempt to discredit new US congresswoman and leftist poster child Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez with a video of her dancing as a student backfired spectacularly on Friday, triggering eye rolls and a barrage of whimsical memes.
Thamanat, 20 other MPs booted from Palang Pracharath
Online Reporters, Published on 19/01/2022
» Executive members of Palang Pracharath agreed in a meeting on Wednesday to oust secretary-general Thamanat Prompow and 20 other MPs under his control from the ruling party.