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Korn's Democrat exit could let him shine
News, Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 18/01/2020
» The surprise departure of Korn Chatikavanij from the Democrats deals a heavy blow to the oldest political party which was already struggling in an unfavourable political atmosphere. The bold move, however, gives the prominent politician a new opportunity with speculation rife he is about to found a new party. Political observers also foresee the possibility of Mr Korn becoming a new choice for PM in the next election.
Highlights of the week
Veera Prateepchaikul, Published on 17/08/2012
» The power struggle in the Senate ended with the elected members putting their candidate in the speaker's seat, while in the House the government was grilled by the Democrats over a lack of transparency and corruption in the spending of funds for mega-projects such as the rice pledging scheme and flood rehabilitation programme, and in the far South the violence continued unabated.
Guns or doctors?
Jon Fernquest, Published on 06/06/2011
» Thailand suffers from a doctor shortage but not a shortage of soldiers. Military spending eats up money for health care.
High alert
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 04/04/2011
» People in the South have been warned to remain on alert for more mudslides and those in the North and the Northeast should expect stormy weather.