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Flair for debate wins praise for Sutin
News, Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 11/11/2019
» Due to its failure to form and lead the new coalition government despite pulling in the most votes in this year's general election, the former ruling Pheu Thai Party has seen its profile dim during its time in opposition.
Political 'cobras' are poisoning our democracy
News, Paritta Wangkiat, Published on 01/04/2019
» People who are familiar with Thai politics must know the metaphor ngu hao, literally cobra, which implies betrayal, dirty political games and bargaining.
Prayut appeal to draw 'cobras'
News, Published on 21/03/2019
» Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha's chance of reclaiming the premiership seems to be on the upswing as several politicians from major rival political parties have hinted their willingness to back his bid to hold on to power.
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.
Contemporary mission
Life, Published on 10/04/2018
» A few months prior to its 10th anniversary, the Bangkok Art and Culture Centre (BACC) made a major announcement: a new director. As of March 1, Pawit Mahasarinand has taken the helm of the city's main art venue and the largest public-funded art centre in the country, a surprising choice to many, though an entirely welcoming one.
Yingluck insists she's innocent
Online Reporters, Published on 07/05/2014
» Former prime minister Yingluck Shinawatra has denied she did anything wrong after the Constitutional Court ruled to remove her from office for abuse of authority.
Pheu Thai: Court ruling unconstitutional
Online Reporters, Published on 07/05/2014
» The Pheu Thai Party views the Constitutional Court’s ruling on Wednesday unconstitutional and believes there are coup-like orchestrated efforts to overthrow electoral democracy.
18 candidates register to run for Bangkok governor on first day
Online Reporters, Published on 21/01/2013
» BANGKOK - A total of 18 people entered their names to run in the March 3 election for the job of Bangkok governor when candidacy registration opened on Monday.
War On Drugs: Hit replay button?
Jon Fernquest, Published on 31/01/2012
» Nine years after the 2,600 extrajudicial killings of 2003, Deputy PM Chalerm eerily repeats Thaksin's words in TV speech.
“Politics-free” Sanam Luang reopens
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 10/08/2011
» Everyone is happy that Sanam Luang has reopened but many are not happy that it is off-limits to political activities