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US and EU express concern about Move Forward demise
Published on 07/08/2024
» The United States and the European Union on Wednesday issued statements expressing serious concern about the Constitutional Court order dissolving the opposition Move Forward Party and its implications for democracy in Thailand.
PPRP hits discordant note
Published on 05/08/2024
» An internal rift within the Palang Pracharath Party (PPRP) has surfaced, indicating clear splits within the government coalition partner, according to an analyst.
The enemy from within
News, Published on 03/08/2024
» The ruling Pheu Thai Party is going out of its way to try and shore up its waning popularity in time for the next general election a little more than three years away. But will it succeed?
Double standards
Oped, Postbag, Published on 03/08/2024
» Re: "Srettha defends integrity in court", (BP, July 31).
Blue is the colour as Senate takes centre stage in Thailand
Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 29/07/2024
» All eyes will soon be on the new Senate and its key role in charter amendment and the political power-play among coalition parties in the government.
New speaker of Thailand's Senate sworn in
Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 28/07/2024
» The newly elected Senate Speaker Mongkol Surasajja and his two deputies were sworn in on Saturday, with the speaker remaining silent about his position on the constitutional amendment push in parliament.
Problems and more problems
News, Published on 27/07/2024
» The three-tier Senate poll turned out to be one of the most complicated races of its kind and also one that is hugely problematic.
Chess game continues for Anutin, BJT
Oped, Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 27/07/2024
» The rise to power of a group of senators who are closely affiliated with the Bhumjaithai Party (BJT), having clinched the top positions in the Upper House, serves as a game-changer for Anutin Charnvirakul and the second-largest party in the coalition government.
Senate voting brings alarm
Oped, Editorial, Published on 24/07/2024
» The outcome of the Senate Speaker's selection on Tuesday has only substantiated fears that the Senate will not be as independent as it should be after Sen Mongkol Surasajja, a former Buri Ram governor who is reported to have links with the Bhumjaithai Party (BJT), was voted in with an overwhelming majority of 159 from the 200-seat Senate.
Divisions on the horizon?
News, Published on 06/07/2024
» Paroled former premier Thaksin Shinawatra is no stranger to legal proceedings, and the latest indictment against him could present a crucial test of the conservative-bloc parties' strength as coalition partners.