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Karun should foot bill for fight to replace him
News, Saritdet Marukatat, Published on 13/05/2013
» The flying-kick man deserved to be floored by the Supreme Court. But Karun Hongsakul's patch is still a difficult one for the Democrats to crack, even as the man himself is forced to watch the by-election for his old seat in Don Muang from the sidelines.
Asean fails to step into the Rohingya mess
News, Saritdet Marukatat, Published on 06/05/2013
» The Rohingya problem in Myanmar could have been a blessing in disguise for the Association of Southeast Asian Nations. The issue reminds Asean backers that the three "legs" of its supporting pillar _ economic, social and security _ should be going in the same direction, even if at a different pace.
Commuter safety requires driver screening
News, Saritdet Marukatat, Published on 29/04/2013
» Let's face it. Public transport in Thailand isn't safe, but unfortunately commuters have little choice but to take a risk.
By-election shapes up as fight for pride
News, Saritdet Marukatat, Published on 08/04/2013
» His youngest sister, Yingluck Shinawatra, controls Government House. A younger one, Yaowapa Wongsawat, is being brought into the front lines to keep an eye on lazy Pheu Thai MPs in parliament.
When national politics is a family affair
News, Saritdet Marukatat, Published on 25/03/2013
» Two is not always better than one. Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra knows that but she has to live with it.
Rural health services face real threat
News, Saritdet Marukatat, Published on 18/03/2013
» A sickness is pervading the Public Health Ministry. However, it is not exactly in a coma and there are signs indicating a recovery. But the extent of the malaise was underlined last Wednesday.
Broad smiles are covering real problems
News, Saritdet Marukatat, Published on 04/03/2013
» Last week was one for Pheu Thai Party politicians plus Thaksin Shinawatra to remember. But it was a week that desk officials really want to forget.
Chalerm takes a gamble on Wadah faction
News, Saritdet Marukatat, Published on 25/02/2013
» The Wadah group is back in the limelight, and that is good news for it, the government and the Pheu Thai Party. But it is not a move for the southern insurgents to necessarily despair about.
Bureaucrats can be ever so charitable
News, Saritdet Marukatat, Published on 11/02/2013
» Critics of Thai red tape know by now that they should stop being pessimistic. The Corrections Department has proved that they are wrong and that this country is not plagued by an inept bureaucracy.
Beneath the gimmicks, substance
News, Saritdet Marukatat, Published on 28/01/2013
» Nobody punches Judy. Nobody _ at least not now. That's why Pongsapat "Judy" Pongcharoen is leading the latest Abac poll. And why not?