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Whither populism?
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 16/01/2026
» Compared with the previous election, when some parties promised to distribute hundreds of billions of baht in cash and others pledged infrastructure projects worth trillions, the level of populism in campaign pledges during this election appears to have declined, which academics see as a positive development.
Beyond populism
Oped, Postbag, Published on 10/10/2023
» Re: "Saving the amnesty bill", (Editorial, Oct 9).
Populism fails
Oped, Postbag, Published on 21/10/2025
» Re: "Populism takes priority", (BP, Oct 18).
Life without populism
News, Alan Dawson, Published on 06/05/2018
» Once upon a time in a land very, very far away with a "government by the people, for the people" there was a plan to fix recalcitrant taxi drivers and make them pick up passengers, politely, and then to reward the drivers with a fare increase. And that plan was carried out in the faraway country, and passengers were happy to reward deserving, hard-working, uncomplaining taxi drivers.
'Populism' draws complaint
News, Post Reporters, Published on 19/03/2019
» Nine parties face complaints over alleged populist policies that could hurt the country economically if implemented, according to Srisuwan Janya, secretary-general of the Association for the Protection of the Constitution.
Populism takes priority
Published on 18/10/2025
» The Bhumjaithai Party, under the leadership of Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul, appears determined to spend its four months in power pursuing aggressive populist measures.
Ekniti slams 'reckless' populism
News, Post Reporters, Published on 26/01/2026
» Finance Minister Ekniti Nitithanprapas, a key member of the Bhumjaithai (BJT) Party's economic "dream team", has criticised what he described as "irresponsible populist policies" rolled out by rival parties during the final stretch of the election campaign.
The perils of populism
Oped, Editorial, Published on 04/03/2023
» The upcoming election isn't only inducing the spirit of democracy as well as sheer excitement over the pending political dramas and rivalries. It is also taking us back to populism -- a political approach that tries to win over the hearts of ordinary people who feel their concerns have been sidelined by the established elite groups. In populism, personable politicians offer generous welfare policies to cater to the needs of their voters.
A taste of populism
News, Published on 16/04/2023
» The Pheu Thai Party's "digital wallet" policy, designed to woo voters ahead of the May 14 general election, has drawn a mixed reaction from politicians and the public alike.