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Lessons of history
Life, Thana Boonlert, Published on 13/10/2021
» After decades of military authoritarianism, student demonstrators in Bangkok began to call for the restoration of constitutional rule and a return to democracy. In the face of the challenge, the entrenched generals refused to negotiate and arrested the protest leaders, claiming they were influenced by communism. It paved the way for the popular uprising of Oct 14, 1973.
Focusing on the bright side
News, King-oua Laohong, Published on 04/01/2021
» Vichai Chaimongkol had only been promoted as the Office of the Narcotics Control Board's secretary-general for three months when he held a news conference to announce what was thought to be Thailand's largest ketamine bust, only to find out later that the haul was mostly trisodium phosphate.
Plotting the path to a new democracy
News, Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 11/06/2018
» At the age of 59, Jarungvith Phumma believes the role of Election Commission (EC) secretary-general will give him the opportunity to ensure a democratic culture takes root in Thai politics.