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Charupong should shun Jakrapob and his movement
Veera Prateepchaikul, Published on 24/06/2014
» It is clear that former Pheu Thai party leader Charupong Ruangsuwan has decided he will not come home and instead live in self-imposed exile, at least until there is a democratically elected government.
Note to overseas critics: We can take care of ourselves
News, Veera Prateepchaikul, Published on 02/06/2014
» The US administration seems to be one of a couple of governments eager to interfere in the political affairs of Thailand. The only other government is Australia’s - it appears to be following in the footsteps of Washington.
Yingluck primes for a showdown with the NACC
News, Veera Prateepchaikul, Published on 31/03/2014
» Guess what will caretaker Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra do today?
Showdown day: The PM and the NACC
Veera Prateepchaikul, Published on 30/03/2014
» Guess what caretaker Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra will do Monday?
No matter the hurt, PM must accept court ruling
News, Veera Prateepchaikul, Published on 17/03/2014
» Caretaker Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra’s tearful appeal for sympathy and understanding for her government’s good intentions in the aftermath of the Constitution Court’s ruling rendering the government’s two trillion baht loan bill unconstitutional has invited a flood of criticism in the social media.
Why are red-shirts so silent on corruption?
Veera Prateepchaikul, Published on 11/03/2014
» "No to corrupt government" is the message on banners hung from buildings at most state-run hospitals and health offices across the country. This is a public statement by the country’s medical professionals about where they stand on the scourge of corruption during the worst political divide this country has ever experienced.
Red-shirt hardliners show double-standard on graft
Veera Prateepchaikul, Published on 04/03/2014
» Red-shirt hardliners seem to be allergic to the issue of corruption, or any reference to corruption. So when banners crying "No to Corruption", "No to Corrupt Government or "No to Cheaters" appeared in front of many hospitals and health offices across the country, the hardliners and their self-righteous followers felt offended and demanded their removal.
Comfort letter makes GSB chief squirm in his seat
News, Veera Prateepchaikul, Published on 17/02/2014
» Many of us, I believe, are well aware of the phrase "comfort women", those unfortunate women and girls in countries occupied by the Japanese Imperial Army during World War II who were forced into prostitution in organised brothels to satisfy the sexual appetite of its soldiers. There are several films about this dark side of the war.
Just sugar-coated lies
Veera Prateepchaikul, Published on 07/02/2014
» Prasit Boonchuey, president of the Thai Farmers Association, hit the nail right on the head when he said Thursday that all the sugar-coated words from government politicians declaring they cared for the farmers and wanted to improve their lives were plain lies.
Surapong conveniently omitting the facts
Veera Prateepchaikul, Published on 27/12/2013
» Deputy Prime Minister Surapong Tovichakchaikul was very quick to condemn the anti-government protesters for the violence in front of the Thai-Japanese youth centre in Din Daeng on Thursday.