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Fear of failure guiding NCPO's steps
Veera Prateepchaikul, Published on 29/07/2014
» "Sia-khong" or "a waste" has become a buzzword in military political circles since the May 22 coup. It is a short version of, "Don’t let the May 22 coup be a waste".
The ‘big stick’ of martial law must be used sparingly
News, Veera Prateepchaikul, Published on 28/07/2014
» Many of us may have forgotten that Bangkok is still under martial law.
Easing of curbs on media right decision
Veera Prateepchaikul, Published on 22/07/2014
» The curbs on press freedom imposed in the form of announcement No 97 of the National Council for Peace and Order, since eased after they encountered stiff resistance from media organisations, reminds me of the crude means used by former dictators, both civilian and military, in dealing with the media.
Problems are being sorted with bewildering speed
News, Veera Prateepchaikul, Published on 07/07/2014
» It is in no-way overstating the fact that there has been a distinct odour to the way the pledged rice has been stored in many privately-owned warehouses and silos from the start of the infamous scheme three years ago. But the real problem is that all those people in the Yingluck government, from top to bottom, who were responsible for the scheme didn’t smell it.
Charupong should shun Jakrapob and his movement
Veera Prateepchaikul, Published on 24/06/2014
» It is clear that former Pheu Thai party leader Charupong Ruangsuwan has decided he will not come home and instead live in self-imposed exile, at least until there is a democratically elected government.
Note to overseas critics: We can take care of ourselves
News, Veera Prateepchaikul, Published on 02/06/2014
» The US administration seems to be one of a couple of governments eager to interfere in the political affairs of Thailand. The only other government is Australia’s - it appears to be following in the footsteps of Washington.
Farmers' smiles bring hope we can move on
Veera Prateepchaikul, Published on 27/05/2014
» It is indeed heartening to see our brothers and sisters in the rice farming sector smile and laugh again – thanks to the quick action by the National Council for Peace and Order to address the problem of outstanding payments for rice crops pledged more than six months ago.
We want to put our house in order
News, Veera Prateepchaikul, Published on 26/05/2014
» Which prime minister of Thailand has twice been ousted from the seat of power by a coup? Thaksin Shinawatra. He was overthrown on Sept 19, 2006 in a coup staged by Gen Sonthi Boonyagalin. At the time he was in New York City attending the United Nations General Assembly. The second time was on May 22, when Army commander-in-chief Gen Prayuth Chan-ocha staged a surprise coup only three days after he declared martial law across the country.
Sweet vindication as Thawil retakes NSC reins
Veera Prateepchaikul, Published on 29/04/2014
» Finally, Thawil Pliensri has his job back as secretary-general of the the National Security Council (NSC) – exactly 52 days after the Supreme Administrative Court upheld the lower court’s ruling for his reinstatement retroactively to Sept 30, 2011.
Capo intimidates well, but keeps the peace poorly
News, Veera Prateepchaikul, Published on 21/04/2014
» The Centre for the Administration of Peace and Order (Capo) has been contemptuously regarded by its critics as a toothless tiger.