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Bombings: Hunt for suspects and motive begins
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 13/08/2016
» A source at a meeting for security officials yesterday, chaired by Deputy Prime Minister Prawit Wongsuwon, said that political issues topped the possible cause of the attacks.
Referendum: Easy win for 'yes' vote (Updated Monday)
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 08/08/2016
» The draft constitution cruised to an easy win on Sunday in the long-awaited referendum. Analysts say results showed that many people were fed up with politicians and their corrupt ways.
"Decide for yourself" PM tells people as politicians continue to take sides
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 28/07/2016
» Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha has urged the public not to allow themselves to be swayed by politicians' opinions on the draft charter and to make their own decision at the referendum vote on Aug 7.
NCPO asks to extend power beyond election
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 19/02/2016
» The military government has proposed that the Constitution Drafting Committee (CDC) prolong its stay in power for a transitional period after the general election, a move critics say is undemocratic and risky.
PM: Roadmap for July, 2017 elections unchanged
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 03/02/2016
» Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha has reiterated that the general election process must go ahead in July of next year as stipulated in the government's 25-month political roadmap.
Anger management
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 06/01/2016
» PM Prayut Chan-o-cha has made a good start to 2016 in controlling his infamous temper, reports Wassana Nanuam, but keeping cool in the face of many challenges will not be easy.
'Power to the people': Debate starts on draft constitution
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 21/04/2015
» Opening a seven-day debate on the draft charter, CDC chairman Borwornsak Uwanno said it is designed to give the public more power which is vital to stopping a dictatorship of the majority in parliament.
Pheu Thai joins Democrats on charter referendum
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 16/03/2015
» As complaints against the draft constitution grow louder, the Phue Thai Party has joined the Democrats in calling for a referendum. The parties, differ, however, on which alternative charter should be adopted.
Coup! (updated Monday)
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 26/05/2014
» Continuing coverage of Thailand under military rule. Today, the coup-makers start to win some powerful friends as they start a multi-billion baht payback to farmers. Meanwhile, detentions, releases and protests continue.
NACC to charge 308 former lawmakers
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 08/01/2014
» The National Anti-Corruption Commission (NACC) will press charges against 308 ex-MPs and senators accused of misconduct in connection with the charter amendment on making the Senate fully elected.