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Korn's Democrat exit could let him shine
News, Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 18/01/2020
» The surprise departure of Korn Chatikavanij from the Democrats deals a heavy blow to the oldest political party which was already struggling in an unfavourable political atmosphere. The bold move, however, gives the prominent politician a new opportunity with speculation rife he is about to found a new party. Political observers also foresee the possibility of Mr Korn becoming a new choice for PM in the next election.
Army unwilling to yield to democracy
News, Erich Parpart, Published on 31/07/2019
» For the country like Thailand where the military staged two putsches within the past 13 years, a coup d'état should no longer be necessary.
Political 'cobras' are poisoning our democracy
News, Paritta Wangkiat, Published on 01/04/2019
» People who are familiar with Thai politics must know the metaphor ngu hao, literally cobra, which implies betrayal, dirty political games and bargaining.
Old-style parties still pander to army
News, Soonruth Bunyamanee, Published on 20/09/2017
» The Chartthaipattana Party's syrupy invitation to Gen Prayut Chan-o-cha to stay on in power for years to come is disappointing but hardly a surprise.
The constituents and the constitution
Spectrum, Published on 31/07/2016
» With one week to go before the historic referendum decision, voters are expressing an uneasy acceptance of the controversial charter which opens the way for the ruling military government to remain in power for another five years.
Governor faces challenging two years
News, Published on 10/08/2015
» The remaining two years in office for Bangkok governor Sukhumbhand Paribatra will be fraught with difficulties unless he opens up and tells his supporters what he has been doing.
OAG's decision on Thaksin has implications yet to be seen
Veera Prateepchaikul, Published on 11/10/2013
» Thaksin Shinawatra's opponents may be angry with the Office of the Attoney General (OAG) and its former chief, Chulasingh Vasantasingh, for letting him off the hook on charges of terrorism, but the decision was not surprising given the current political climate.
Yingluck's star is rising
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 23/05/2011
» A new poll indicates that the popularity of Pheu Thai’s candidate for prime minister has risen significantly.
M-16 attack on MP in his car
Jon Fernquest, Published on 13/05/2011
» "A son of a politician passed on a message that when I am no longer an MP, he will shoot me."
Important arrest
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 23/12/2010
» The DSI believes it has captured one of the men responsible for the May grenade attacts at the Sala Daeng skytrain station and other locations.