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Critics warn Thai ex-PM Thaksin off politics
Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 25/08/2024
» Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra and the new government could be in trouble if they allow themselves to be controlled by former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra, according to political observers.
Highlights of the Week
Veera Prateepchaikul, Published on 02/11/2012
» Led by Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra, the 23 new cabinet appointees were sworn in before His Majesty the King at Siriraj Hospital on Thursday and a special meeting of the cabinet scheduled for today, Friday.
Charging villagers 32 million for forest damage?
Jon Fernquest, Published on 30/05/2012
» Villagers fight back after govt orders them to pay 32 million for forest damage & global warming. Hurry up with land deeds promised, say villagers.
‘Symbolic reconciliation’
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 27/04/2012
» The PM’s visit to General Prem yesterday was full of symbolism but it remains to be seen if reconciliation will result. Opinions vary.
Promises, promises
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 07/12/2011
» The government has vowed to drain flood water out of low-lying Bangkok, Pathum Thani and Nonthaburi communities by the New Year and to follow HM the King's advice to prevent similar flooding in the future.
Post-flood hotel industry changes
Jon Fernquest, Published on 01/12/2011
» 50% of small hotels don't pay hotel tax. New rules to even playing field for tax-paying hotels plagued by price wars & price cutting.
His Majesty the King to make birthday appearance
Published on 30/11/2011
» His Majesty the King will make a public appearance on his 84th birthday, the highlight of this year's celebrations. Photo courtesy of CM organiser public company.
Who's missing?
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 11/08/2011
» In a story that is sure to be denied, two Bangkok Post reporters write that not all the top choices accepted the conditions attached to becoming ministers. Post Today photo.
Giving it another try
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 19/04/2011
» The DSI seems determined to put red-shirt leaders in jail despite having failed before. Will lese majeste charges succeed this time?