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Unwitting Maria may have done us a favour
News, Soonruth Bunyamanee, Published on 29/11/2017
» While many people may be disappointed with the answer Thailand's Maria Poonlertlarp gave during the Q&A round of this year's Miss Universe contest on Monday, the question remains: Should we blame her for that answer?
If reincarnated, regime must be transparent
News, Soonruth Bunyamanee, Published on 08/11/2017
» Even though it's mostly still speculation, the idea that the military regime may form a political party has ignited a huge debate.
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.
National unity govt like taking 2 steps back
News, Soonruth Bunyamanee, Published on 13/09/2017
» Even though a fresh proposal for a "national reconciliation government" floated by former Democrat Party leader Bhichai Rattakul has been sneered at by many politicians and critics, it remains a distinct possibility.
Yingluck's flight is no win-win deal
News, Soonruth Bunyamanee, Published on 30/08/2017
» Some might feel relieved following the no-show of former prime minister Yingluck Shinawatra at the Supreme Court on Friday.
Prayut sends signals to Isan ahead of vote
News, Soonruth Bunyamanee, Published on 23/08/2017
» This week's mobile cabinet meeting in Nakhon Ratchasima is not just the routine political junket that it may seem. In fact, it is a key event with several political implications.
PAD's hypocrisy in respecting court rulings
News, Soonruth Bunyamanee, Published on 09/08/2017
» The bitter complaints from the yellow-shirt People's Alliance for Democracy (PAD) against the recent ruling by the Supreme Court's Criminal Division for Holders of Political Positions that favoured its rival paint a clear picture of the political divide Thailand is trapped in.
Keeping a lid on state rice stock scandals
News, Soonruth Bunyamanee, Published on 19/07/2017
» Even though the military government has vowed to push for reforms in a number of key areas, it seems to have overlooked a critical issue also in need of reform: The management of the state's rice stockpiles.
Thai-Sino rail 'cooperation' is in name only
News, Soonruth Bunyamanee, Published on 21/06/2017
» As Gen Prayut Chan-o-cha's government pushes for the Thai-Sino high-speed train project by invoking special powers under Section 44, questions over transparency and possible breaches of ethics have come to the fore.
Pheu Thai in leadership spat
News, Soonruth Bunyamanee, Published on 13/06/2017
» While it looks calm publicly, political undercurrents in the Pheu Thai Party is moving toward selecting a new leader to steer the former ruling party to compete in a general election expected late next year.