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Going potty over luck at Govt House
News, Ploenpote Atthakor, Published on 10/05/2017
» Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha likes to remind us he is not a politician -- a statement that in a way reflects his perceived superiority. Basically, he wants it known he is in a different league.
PromptPay hackable
News, Postbag, Published on 27/08/2016
» Re "PromptPay sows doubts", (Editorial, Aug 24).
Prayut, Prawit still firm friends, despite the rumours
News, Wassana Nanuam, Published on 14/07/2016
» Despite rumours about a growing rift, Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha and his deputy, Gen Prawit Wongsuwon, have not only maintained their camaraderie but also solidified the power of the regime.
The civilian factor
News, Postbag, Published on 04/04/2016
» Thank you for publishing my keynote address on "Democratic Governance: Striving for Thailand's New Normal" to the Foreign Correspondents Club of Thailand on March 23.
Divisive Thaksin tactics
News, Postbag, Published on 23/02/2016
» Re: "Poll 'charade', says Thaksin", (BP, Feb 22).
The fiction of history
Life, Usnisa Sukhsvasti, Published on 22/09/2014
» I want my name down in the history books. I want to be known for my huge contribution to Thailand and mankind. I have no idea what that contribution could be, but does that matter?
Crime and punishment of Somyot
Voranai Vanijaka, Published on 01/05/2014
» I don’t much care for Somyot Prueksakasemsuk's politics, although his strong conviction to them is admirable. I respect his idealism, but his allegiance leaves much to be desired.
The making of a 'husband-and-wife' parliament
Veera Prateepchaikul, Published on 20/08/2013
» As public attention is diverted to the much-hyped political reform forum, the government is attempting to amend the charter to transform the Senate into yet another tool to fulfill its ambition of complete control of parliament.
We can't afford another political crisis
Veera Prateepchaikul, Published on 06/08/2013
» The war drums have been sounded by both the pro- and anti-Thaksin camps ahead of the parliamentary debate starting Wednesday on the contentious amnesty bill and, probably, the even more explosive reconciliation bill, which would absolve all wrongdoers in political conflicts, including the Man in Dubai
The mysterious men in black
Voranai Vanijaka, Published on 11/04/2013
» When analysing politics we should connect the dots as far as the dots (or our intellect) go, rather than stop at whichever dot satisfies our moral righteousness and ignore the rest. And we should be mindful of imaginary dots