Showing 1 - 5 of 5
Populism casts shadow over Thai politics
News, Soonruth Bunyamanee, Published on 19/12/2018
» Initially, after the 2014 military coup, Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha gave us reason to hope that he could bring about drastic changes to Thailand's political norms -- among these, an "addiction" to populist policies.
Economic prosperity is in the eye of beholder
News, Soonruth Bunyamanee, Published on 23/05/2018
» With GDP growth in the first quarter of this year reaching 4.8% year-on-year, the regime under Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha may believe it has good reason to boast of its performance, especially when it is marking its fourth year in power. But wait, such economic prosperity may not be the reality for many.
Yingluck's flight is no win-win deal
News, Soonruth Bunyamanee, Published on 30/08/2017
» Some might feel relieved following the no-show of former prime minister Yingluck Shinawatra at the Supreme Court on Friday.
Keeping a lid on state rice stock scandals
News, Soonruth Bunyamanee, Published on 19/07/2017
» Even though the military government has vowed to push for reforms in a number of key areas, it seems to have overlooked a critical issue also in need of reform: The management of the state's rice stockpiles.
Person of the Year
News, Soonruth Bunyamanee, Published on 31/12/2012
» Last year, the Bangkok Post nominated flood volunteers as our 'Person(s) of the Year', for the selfless acts which they performed in helping the many thousands of people hit by the big floods.