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Only courts can deal with Thaksin
Oped, Veera Prateepchaikul, Published on 30/06/2025
» The rally at the Victory Monument on Saturday to demand the resignation of Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra resembled the so-called "Bangkok Shutdown" held in 2014 by the People's Democratic Reform Committee to demand the ouster of the government of then prime minister Yingluck Shinawatra, Ms Paetongtarn's aunt.
'14th floor saga' paints a bad picture
News, Veera Prateepchaikul, Published on 05/05/2025
» One big question still lingering in the mind of many people in this country for more than a year now is: "Was former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra really suffering from a life-threatening sickness that justified his being treated on the 14th floor of the Police General Hospital for six months without spending one day behind bars to serve his one-year prison term?"
Council must be honest
News, Editorial, Published on 04/04/2025
» Was former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra so sick that authorities had no choice but to allow him to serve out his sentence at the Police General Hospital? Did the treatment accorded to him reflect the double standards in the country's justice system?
Nasty legacy of Thaksin prison drama
News, Veera Prateepchaikul, Published on 22/01/2024
» The buck stops at the Corrections Department. Or, in other words, stops in the lap of Sahakarn Petchnarin, the department's new director-general who assumed the hot seat last October.
Guru's Weekly Buzz: Apr 21-27
Guru, Published on 21/04/2023
» Guru By Bangkok Post's pick of the most exciting products, activities, art exhibitions, shows, food and hotel deals.
Holiday Inn offers Rao Tiew Duay Kan deal
Life, Published on 02/03/2023
» Holiday Inn and Suites Siracha Laemchabang announces special offers for Thai residents aligning with the government's tourism stimulus campaign Rao Tiew Duay Kan (We Travel Together) Phase 5, which allows guests to save more and enjoy longer leisure trips to a destination only an hour and a half from Bangkok.
Anantara Chiang Mai boasts historic building and a new rooftop bar
Guru, Suthivas Tanphaibul, Published on 17/10/2022
» Anantara Chiang Mai adds a luxury touch to the banks of the Ping River. Even though it has been around for 18 years, the property, formerly known as Chedi Chiang Mai, champions the time with contemporary, minimalist splendour designed by the late architect Kerry Hill. The riverfront sanctuary connects you to the true roots of the locality that was once the wood trading hub of the British Empire, whether it is the impressive teakwood exterior or the conservative colonial house that has been renovated to house a top-notch restaurant and bar, not to mention the giant tree on the lawn that has been providing shade for almost 200 years.
Le Méridien Bangkok
Life, Vanniya Sriangura, Published on 28/07/2022
» My primary doubt as I was checking into Le Méridien Bangkok two weeks ago was whether the stay would be worth writing about.
Hear the 4 roar
Life, Jedd Sreshthaputra, Published on 11/07/2022
» BMW Thailand recently held the ultimate driving experience for customers and media reps at the Chang International Circuit in Buri Ram, highlighting four models -- the BMW X4 M Competition; BMW M4 Competition Coupé; BMW M340i xDrive; and BMW M760Li xDrive -- at the "BMW Driving Challenge 2022" event.
Pheu Thai eyes riding red tide to victory
Oped, Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 02/07/2022
» Paetongtarn Shinawatra, the youngest daughter of fugitive ex-premier Thaksin Shinawatra, is emerging as the leading candidate for the premiership to breathe new life into the Pheu Thai Party, according to recent polls by the National Institute of Development Administration (Nida).