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Coup talk must stop
News, Editorial, Published on 10/11/2020
» Amid the intensifying political conflict, a group of self-proclaimed royalists have stepped up their calls for a coup. Their wish must certainly not be granted.
Coup regime turns four
News, Editorial, Published on 22/05/2018
» Tuesday is the fourth anniversary of the military coup d'etat by Gen Prayut Chan-o-cha. It is no cause for celebration. Indeed, protesters will be active today, demanding that Gen Prayut live up to his promise for a return to democratic principles, starting with a free and fair general election. Now the prime minister, Gen Prayut has promised elections every year since he seized control of government, yet he still refuses to set a date.
No coup, says army
Gary Boyle, Published on 14/02/2019
» Army chief Apirat Kongsompong has dismissed rumours of a coup and urged the armed forces to maintain political neutrality, especially with the election drawing near.
Coup window not closed
News, Published on 11/03/2023
» Academics agree it will be difficult for coups to take place in the country from now on but they have not ruled them out, especially under extreme conditions such as political violence.
A coup 'won't happen again'
News, Wassana Nanuam, Published on 08/09/2020
» Army chief Apirat Kongsompong yesterday dismissed rumours of a coup d'etat, as the spokesman of the opposition Move Forward Party warned against a power takeover, saying public sentiment has changed.
No coup, deputy PM insists
News, Post Reporters, Published on 30/10/2020
» Deputy Prime Minister Prawit Wongsuwon on Thursday brushed aside a call by a former yellow-shirt protest leader for a coup to pave the way for the establishment of a national unity government to defuse the political conflict.
No coup, deputy PM insists
Gary Boyle, Published on 30/10/2020
» Deputy Prime Minister Prawit Wongsuwon on Thursday brushed aside a call by a former yellow-shirt protest leader for a coup.
Ex-coup boss pushes poll
News, Post Reporters, Published on 24/02/2018
» Former coup leader Gen Sonthi Boonyaratglin has jumped on the election bandwagon, calling on the National Council for Peace and Order (NCPO) to stick to its poll roadmap.
Thailand 'not free' since coup
News, Published on 13/04/2018
» Thailand bears little resemblance to a liberal democracy and it’s only getting worse. This is the verdict of US think tank Freedom House.
Protesters pledge coup anniversary march
News, Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 06/05/2018
» Anti-regime groups have announced that they will march to Government House on May 22 unless the National Council for Peace and Order (NCPO) quits power and calls an election this year.