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New party in the spotlight
News, Wassana Nanuam, Published on 06/12/2022
» The United Thai Nation Party (UTN), also known as Ruam Thai Sang Chart, has been thrust into the spotlight as Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha is widely expected to join the newly-established party.
Headless chickens
Oped, Postbag, Published on 09/01/2021
» So, on Jan 8 we had the headline "Gov u-turns on Mor Chana" concerning the tracking device Mor Chana. And "Covid travel permit 'impractical'" concerning interprovincial travel documents. And with many other backtracking moves by those in power, it once again shows that decisions are made without thinking them through.
A primary concern
News, Published on 16/06/2018
» Two issues have come to the surface prompting the Election Commission (EC) to question its own authority and tiptoe around a possible legal land mine.
Governor faces challenging two years
News, Published on 10/08/2015
» The remaining two years in office for Bangkok governor Sukhumbhand Paribatra will be fraught with difficulties unless he opens up and tells his supporters what he has been doing.
PDRC sets rally for 'Judgement Day'
Online Reporters, Published on 03/04/2014
» Anti-government protesters will hold a rally the day the Constitutional Court rules on caretaker Prime Minister Yingluck Shinwatra's case over the removal of security chief Thawil Pliensri, protest leader Suthep Thaugsuban said on Wednesday night.
Opposition to amnesty bill escalates
Online Reporters, Published on 04/11/2013
» At least 30,000 protesters against the amnesty bill converged on Bangkok streets on Monday to demand the draft legislation pushed through the House by the Pheu Thai Party be immediately dropped.
Military shot Italian journalist, court decides
Jon Fernquest, Published on 29/05/2013
» Who fired the gun & why not known, no order to shoot unarmed civilians but bullet came from soldier's direction, military remains untouchable.
Former prime minister denies murder charges
Jon Fernquest, Published on 13/12/2012
» He claims charges are false because as prime minister, he acted according to the law in an emergency situation to stop illegal violence.
Former Prime Minister to be tried for murder
Jon Fernquest, Published on 06/12/2012
» Unknown soldier shoots & kills taxi driver during military operations, so Prime Minister at the time charged with the murder.
‘Symbolic reconciliation’
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 27/04/2012
» The PM’s visit to General Prem yesterday was full of symbolism but it remains to be seen if reconciliation will result. Opinions vary.