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Is this the countdown to implosion?
News, Published on 22/06/2019
» The profound rifts between coalition partners over cabinet seats make political analysts believe it's unlikely the government of Gen Prayut Chan-o-cha will complete its four-year term. For many, the new administration is likely to last one or two years at the most.
Stars get struck for speaking out
Spectrum, Paritta Wangkiat, Published on 13/08/2017
» The social media world has been swept in patriotic sentiment since singer Suthita "Image" Chanachaisuwan, 19, posted a complaint about Thailand's poor public transport last week. After waiting two hours to catch a bus home in Bangkok, she was driven to tweet her frustration: "What's a lousy country. It's not going to improve in 50 or even 1,000 years from now … Now shoot me."
Suthep dismisses rumours that he plans to help form next government
News, Published on 18/06/2017
» Suthep Thaugsuban, the former leader of the disbanded People's Democratic Reform Committee (PDRC) protest group, insisted yesterday he will not get involved in forming the next government after the general election that is expected late next year.
An election singing the same old tune
News, Anchalee Kongrut, Published on 05/06/2017
» The harsh public criticism against Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha and his "four questions" gives an impression that people in country look forward to an election. Putting aside the fact that some politicians can be unscrupulous, or there might be a possibility of street demonstrations, it appears people are willing to give democracy a chance. After all, it is my belief that Thais have special relations with democracy.
About Politics
News, Published on 11/06/2016
» Trade is not normally a strength of the military, but the NCPO seems keen on it v Arthit Ourairat returns to the spotlight with a new civil voice v Will army chief Gen Teerachai go quietly into the night when he retires?
Reform show invites ex-PMs
News, Wassana Nanuam, Published on 15/07/2015
» The Centre for Reconciliation and Reform (CRR), which was set up by the National Council for Peace and Order to mend the political divide, has invited several former prime ministers to give their views on reform in an NCPO-sponsored TV show titled Push Ahead With Reform.
PDRC, reds mark watershed protests
News, Supapong Chaolan, Published on 01/11/2014
» The People's Democratic Reform Committee (PDRC) yesterday marked the first anniversary of the start of its anti-government protests as red-shirt leaders remembered a taxi driver who took his own life to protest against a coup eight years ago.
Two 'political' events staged
Online Reporters, Published on 31/10/2014
» A small gathering of anti-coup protesters was quickly dispersed on Friday in Bangkok, while key figures who opposed the former Yingluck Shinawatra government staged an event without incident in Surat Thani.
Martial law ends PRDC rallies
Published on 20/05/2014
» The People's Democratic Reform Committee (PDRC) on Tuesday abruptly cancelled plans for an extended street rally aimed at building momentum for yet another "final battle" next week.
Suthep 'ready' to face charges’
News, Published on 18/05/2014
» People’s Democratic Reform Committee leader Suthep Thaugsuban has vowed to surrender to face police charges and end the anti-government movement if he fails to achieve ultimate victory in the “final battle” on May 26.