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Rumours swirl of Pheu Thai rift
News, Published on 07/12/2019
» Ousted prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra has been keeping a low profile, so his latest social media post has drawn the attention of political observers even though the message is plain and simple.
Chickens come home to roost
News, Published on 23/11/2019
» Having large landholdings has often been a problem for politicians, who have had to answer queries as to how they acquired them and for what purpose.
Party fields transgender PM candidate
Associated Press, Published on 15/02/2019
» As Pinit Ngarmpring, he was a CEO and sports promoter, well known in the world of Thai soccer. Now, under her preferred new name of Pauline Ngarmpring, she's pursuing a bid to become the country's first transgender prime minister.
Five held after calling for Prayut to quit
Online Reporters, Published on 02/02/2019
» Police have arrested five people who showed up at Government House to call for the prime minister to resign.
Who wants in on the EEC?
Business, Published on 09/10/2017
» The much-awaited Eastern Economic Corridor (EEC) bill has already passed its first reading by the National Legislative Assembly (NLA) and is expected to be implemented by the end of the year.
The rights and wrongs of protests
Spectrum, Published on 29/11/2015
» Outgoing National Human Rights commissioner Niran Pitakwatchara pondered for a moment when asked if he could have done anything better during his past seven years in office. During his tenure, the country has seen the highest numbers of casualties from political demonstrations.
Japan offers cash for Dawei deep-sea port
News, Patsara Jikkham, Published on 03/10/2014
» The Japanese government has mooted plans to invest in Myanmar's Dawei deep-sea port project.
Rights groups decry martial law
AFP, Published on 08/09/2014
» Rights activists on Monday renewed calls for an end to martial law imposed since Thailand's coup, accusing the military of overseeing a judicial "twilight zone" following their power grab.
Solution to South lies in flexible negotiations
News, Published on 06/09/2014
» Stein Tønnesson, leader of Uppsala University's East Asia Peace programme, talks to Achara Ashayagachat about why he believes negotiated solutions to the southern insurgency are unlikely any time soon.
Isoc cracks down on fake land titles
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 04/09/2014
» The Internal Security Operations Command (Isoc) has estimated that land rights documents for 100,000 rai nationwide were obtained illegally.