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Big push for high referendum turnout
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 04/08/2016
» More than 700,000 people have been deployed to explain the draft charter to locals throughout the country. The government expects a high turnout and has targeted a 70% "yes" vote in Sunday's referendum.
ASEAN checklist: Who's ready for the AEC?
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 05/06/2015
» Is Thailand ready for the AEC? Are you? That's the subject of a new English-language segment on Channel 3's Asia Connect. Test yourself. If you can understand it, your English is probably ready. If you can't....
Post-election legal challenges likely
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 31/01/2014
» Sunday's general election is likely to face significant legal challenges, but not everyone agrees that they will lead to it being declared invalid.
The election: Words you need to know
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 31/01/2014
» Despite the obstacles to a smooth election Sunday, we will still likely to see much of the basic election vocabulary. Let's get started today so you can be prepared for our Bangkok Post election coverage.
All ready for HM the King's birthday appearance
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 03/12/2012
» This Wednesday all eyes will be on the balcony of the Ananta Samakhom Throne Hall where the King will appear at 10:30am before a crowd estimated in the hundreds of thousands.
Rally ends early: "Dirty govt tactics", leaders complain (updated)
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 24/11/2012
» Even before the Pitak Siam rally began, thousands of rally-goers were blocked by police from entering the Royal Plaza area and, in a brief confrontation, tear gas was used against them. Leaders complain the government failed to live up to agreements and have now called off the rally.
Country says goodbye to princess
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 09/04/2012
» The funeral proceedings to bid farewell to HRH Princess Bejaratana Rajasuda have begun with thousands taking part.
Coming soon?
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 23/02/2012
» Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra and her cabinet have been able to go about their work without worrying about mass protests, but, as the constitutional amendment process begins, that is likely to change.
Wan to the rescue?
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 03/02/2012
» Facing problems with extortion, intimidation and unfair competition, Bangkok motorcycle taxi drivers are hoping for help from Wan Yubamrung, son of the deputy prime minister.
Strong coalition to aid Thaksin
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 05/07/2011
» With a strong House majority a near certainty, Phue Thai leaders are already planning how and when to bring former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra home.