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Self-interest governs list-seat drama
News, Veera Prateepchaikul, Published on 11/07/2022
» The prospect that the opposition Pheu Thai Party may win a landslide election next year may have struck fear among bigwigs in the government.
Dhammakaya splits the Sangha and Thai society
News, Veera Prateepchaikul, Published on 11/01/2016
» There is little doubt about the influence of the Dhammakaya sect among the middle class in this country. That influence has now spread to the Sangha Supreme Council.
Harsh laws on public gatherings a blow to democracy
News, Veera Prateepchaikul, Published on 04/05/2015
» Bye-bye democracy. Farewell to freedom of expression through public gatherings.
Fugitive Jakrapob aims high in fighting the junta
News, Veera Prateepchaikul, Published on 09/06/2014
» So, Jakrapob Penkair, a Prime Minister’s Office minister in the government of Samak Sundaravej, has become the public face of the anti-coup resistance movement.
What does Capo do, except spend money?
Veera Prateepchaikul, Published on 16/05/2014
» Their names are not familiar. Most people do not remember Lilaiwan Promchai and Nattaya Rotsungnoen.
Are you are a Thai Choey too?
Veera Prateepchaikul, Published on 05/11/2013
» The current popular uproar manifested in street protests and the countless messages posted in the social media is not just about the blanket amnesty bill.
Old cars aren't the problem on city streets
Veera Prateepchaikul, Published on 09/10/2013
» There is an old southern Chinese saying which goes along these lines: "When one’s stomach is full, he or she has nothing to do and, therefore, starts looking for trouble."
Southern planters should rethink their tough stand
Veera Prateepchaikul, Published on 30/08/2013
» With most rubber planters in other regions accepting the government's offer of a subsidy and rejecting the call for a Sept 3 nationwide protest, southern growers find themselves isolated in their demand for guaranteed higher prices.
Costly clocks and other wasteful spending
Veera Prateepchaikul, Published on 16/08/2013
» Compared with the 2.2 trillion baht high-speed trains mega-project and the 350 billion baht water management project, 15 million baht for the purchase of 240 LCD digital clocks by the office of the secretary-general of the parliament may seem insignificant.
Time red-shirt thugs acted a little smarter
News, Veera Prateepchaikul, Published on 17/06/2013
» Chiang Mai's red shirts, known as the Rak Chiang Mai 51, have once again lived up to their infamous reputation for being the street enforcer dedicated to protecting the northern city's most well-known son, Thaksin Shinawatra, and the government.