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Re-branding won't help Prayut's PM bid
News, Soonruth Bunyamanee, Published on 13/03/2019
» In less than two weeks, Thailand will hold a general election -- the first time in more than five years.
Time for regime to suspend lawmaking
News, Soonruth Bunyamanee, Published on 27/02/2019
» The National Legislative Assembly (NLA) finally backed down at the last minute yesterday from pressing ahead with the rice bill even though it insisted on Monday that it would go ahead with the deliberation of the controversial draft legislation.
More poll delays will spell trouble
News, Soonruth Bunyamanee, Published on 09/01/2019
» The tentative election date of Feb 24 has been delayed again and the Election Commission (EC) has not yet to officially name a replacement.
PPRP adopts cynical routine of polls past
News, Soonruth Bunyamanee, Published on 28/11/2018
» At first glance, it looks as if there could be big changes to Thai politics, as the general election tentatively set for Feb 24 draws near, with many new political parties established in recent months under new political and legal conditions. But Thai politics has, in fact, just followed its familiar pattern of putting old wine in new bottles.
Prayut must play fair if he wants to stay on
News, Soonruth Bunyamanee, Published on 26/09/2018
» Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha sent the nation's political circles into a frenzy of speculation this week after he broke his silence about his future on Monday by expressing interest in entering the political fray.
Newin returns to the role of kingmaker
News, Soonruth Bunyamanee, Published on 09/05/2018
» The roar of the 30,000-strong crowd which welcomed Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha as he stepped into Buri Ram's Chang Arena on Monday appeared reminiscent of a similar reception afforded Thaksin Shinawatra in 2006.
Squeezing the blood out of a durian
News, Soonruth Bunyamanee, Published on 25/04/2018
» With Thai durians selling like hot cakes on Alibaba's Tmall platform, the regime has every reason to believe its deal to have the e-commerce giant promote Thai products will be a resounding success. But Thai farmers may not necessarily gain as much from this as they expect.
Retirement plans risk hurting young
News, Soonruth Bunyamanee, Published on 11/04/2018
» The proposed raising of the retirement age for state officials from 60 to 63 requires prudent consideration and implementation.
Unwitting Maria may have done us a favour
News, Soonruth Bunyamanee, Published on 29/11/2017
» While many people may be disappointed with the answer Thailand's Maria Poonlertlarp gave during the Q&A round of this year's Miss Universe contest on Monday, the question remains: Should we blame her for that answer?
Agriculture Dept sows seeds of discontent
News, Soonruth Bunyamanee, Published on 18/10/2017
» Honoured as the agriculture king, the late King Bhumibol Adulyadej strove to develop Thailand's agriculture sector to improve the livelihoods of farmers, especially through rice cultivation methods and farming experiments which are evident in many royally initiated projects. But our own agriculture authorities seem to be doing the opposite with their latest push to revise the law on plant varieties.