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The Apec forum won't save PM's election hopes
Oped, Atiya Achakulwisut, Published on 29/03/2022
» 'Whatever we do is seen by people as stupid." It will be ironic, if this statement, uttered in desperation and resentment probably in equal parts, goes down in history as the famous last words of former coup maker and prime minister Gen Prayut Chan-o-cha.
Student protests herald winds of change
Oped, Atiya Achakulwisut, Published on 18/08/2020
» Something has to change.
We've all had to bargain with a 'friend of Choke'
News, Atiya Achakulwisut, Published on 21/05/2019
» What is the difference between a chief justice who refused to show his driving licence to a policeman claiming he was a friend of the officer's boss and a prime minister who justifies refuses to discuss how the 250 senators were selected by saying people should treat him with respect?
Emergency? Just dial 'M' for mayhem
Oped, Atiya Achakulwisut, Published on 08/05/2018
» Do you know what emergency number to call in case of fire? It's 199. By the way, that number is good if you have unwelcome animals intruding into your house too.
Crisis panel reveals PM's guiding hand
News, Atiya Achakulwisut, Published on 18/08/2015
» Who needs an electoral democracy when there is Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha's "roadmap"?
Govt must learn to hand down power
News, Atiya Achakulwisut, Published on 16/09/2014
» Prime Minister Gen Prayuth Chan-ocha mentioned, somewhat candidly, at one point during his official policy announcement that some of his reform plans may take a lifetime to complete.
NCPO must avoid return of patronage
News, Atiya Achakulwisut, Published on 08/07/2014
» Cronyism is one of the key factors that brought down the otherwise efficient and politically savvy regime of former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra, people with inside knowledge of the administration have noted over the years.
Will these new seminars bring about change?
News, Atiya Achakulwisut, Published on 17/12/2013
» As Thailand stands on the verge of a volatile political confrontation with the potential to tip into a crisis at any time, what does the country's leadership do?
Govt needs to own up to its amnesty error
News, Atiya Achakulwisut, Published on 12/11/2013
» Barbed wire, barriers and police lineups have become a familiar sight. The issues that have divided people, pitted different groups against the government and against one another are the same old ones, pivoting around former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra.
'Big Brother' plays high odds in bill gambit
News, Atiya Achakulwisut, Published on 05/11/2013
» In a recent interview with Post Today newspaper, former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra said that as a businessman, he understands give-and-take as part and parcel of negotiations.