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Top political stories of 2024: A year of political trouble and turmoil
News, Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 27/12/2024
» With 2025 fast approaching, the 'Bangkok Post' takes a look at five of the top political stories that intrigued the nation over the past 12 months.
Dissolution only deepens political divide
News, Atiya Achakulwisut, Published on 25/02/2020
» The Prayut Chan-o-cha government does not want street protests. The majority of people say they will not join political rallies either because they fear for their safety and believe they would instigate disorder, according to a recent Nida poll.
Govt open to political amnesty
News, Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 16/07/2020
» A suggestion to grant an amnesty to political offenders in the colour-coded conflicts "might warrant serious attention if it is properly submitted to the government", Deputy Prime Minister Wissanu Krea-ngam says.
Australia walks a political tightrope
News, Published on 04/08/2020
» No country has ever been so loyal to the United States as Australia. The nation has unfailingly supported American foreign policy both during and since the Cold War era, protecting its national interests and security. Unfortunately, the strategic environment that allowed the US-Australia alliance to flourish has gradually eroded over the past two decades.
Thai political order being contested
Oped, Thitinan Pongsudhirak, Published on 21/08/2020
» It has happened every time in contemporary Thai politics since the 1970s. When genuine dissent takes place against the established political order, incumbent centres of power strike back with all the means at their disposal. Each time in the past, they prevailed. This time, as political storm clouds gather again, similar campaigns and tactics are in motion to suppress dissent. Yet the final outcome may be profoundly different compared to the past.
Political unrest limits foreign outlays
Business, Published on 22/10/2020
» Rising political tensions cloud prospects for rapid economic recovery and foreign investment in Thailand, says Moody's Investors Service.
Students to learn political history
Gary Boyle, Published on 03/11/2020
» The Education Ministry plans to revamp the Basic Education Core Curriculum to include key political events from 1932-1957.
'Fake news' and political bullies
Asia focus, Erich Parpart, Published on 22/01/2018
» Press freedom in Southeast Asia is taking it on the chin again. In Myanmar, Reuters journalists Wa Lone and Kyaw Soe face up to 14 years in jail for reporting on the genocide in Rakhine state, which apparently is an "official secret". In the Philippines, President Rodrigo Duterte is itching to shut down a news website that has been critical of his government.
Prawit saga 'a political football'
News, Post Reporters, Published on 03/02/2018
» The Chulalongkorn-Thammasat Traditional Football Match, an annual event that kicks off on Saturday, is famous for featuring satirical effigies of government figures a rite that this year could have grave consequences given the growing watch scandal involving Deputy Prime Minister Prawit Wongsuwon.
Political satirists out in force
News, Published on 04/02/2018
» The 72nd Chulalongkorn-Thammasat Traditional Football Match proceeded without a hitch Saturday with the satirical processions that traditionally precede the nationally televised annual match allowed to go ahead.