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Whiff of populism in latest schemes
Business, Published on 10/12/2018
» A tranche of seemingly populist policies has been sprouting forth from the military-led government, pointing to something much more than a bid to boost domestic demand amid a murky economic outlook.
PM hints at political stay
News, Published on 25/09/2018
» Politicians on Monday called on Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha to play by the rules after he declared an interest in remaining in the political fray.
Prayut: Decision to come after ban relaxation
Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 04/09/2018
» Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha says he will make a decision on his political future after the ban on political activity is relaxed.
A country swept up in the statistics
Business, Published on 23/07/2018
» On the surface, Thailand's economic growth story of the past few years has been putting jubilant smiles on officials' faces. But beneath the ostensible delight are hidden structural time bombs in the making, with the clocks ticking relentlessly.
ACT Party founder expects PDRC voters' support
News, Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 24/06/2018
» Academic-turned-politician Anek Laothamatas has made it no secret that the party he founded, the Ruamphalang Prachachartthai Party, or the Action Coalition for Thailand (ACT), plans to gain political support from voters of the now-defunct People's Democratic Reform Committee (PDRC).
Chartthaipattana, Pheu Thai back rethink of constitution
News, Post Reporters, Published on 30/05/2018
» Chartthaipattana and Pheu Thai voiced support Tuesday for the Future Forward Party's initiative to amend or even scrap the 2017 constitution.
Regime takes aim at Future Forward
News, Published on 29/05/2018
» The government warned the Future Forward Party Monday to tread carefully after it proposed scrapping the 2017 constitution and revoking all of the regime's orders at the first opportunity should it be elected to run the country.
Ex-Nida boss refuses to be 'political tool'
News, Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 31/01/2018
» The former Nida poll director has warned politicians not to exploit his resignation over an unreleased poll about the luxury watch collection of Deputy Prime Minister Prawit Wongsuwon for their own political gain.
Critics pan move to allow entertainment during election campaigns
News, Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 16/01/2018
» An idea floated to allow MP candidates to sponsor entertainment events during election campaigns has been slammed for going against the grain of reform by giving unfair advantages to large political parties.
Deputy PMs deny party plans afoot
News, Post Reporters, Published on 19/12/2017
» Gen Prawit Wongsuwon and Somkid Jatusripitak, both deputy prime ministers, deny claims a political party backed by the military will emerge to fight the next election.