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Slight majority says 'no-one' suitable to be PM: Poll
Online Reporters, Published on 27/09/2020
» Nobody is suitable for the post of prime minister and no political party has overwhelming popular support in the current political situation, although Pheu Thai has a substantial lead, according to a survey conducted by the National Institute of Development Administration, or Nida Poll.
Thailand's tale told via 'The Nation'
News, Thitinan Pongsudhirak, Published on 28/06/2019
» Nearly five decades ago, The Nation newspaper started out as a pro-democracy, anti-military news organisation. It was fiercely independent and invariably hard-hitting vis-à-vis the powers-that-be. An English-language newspaper owned by Thais from the outset, it prided itself for having neither fear nor favour. Its lamentable expiry as a print newspaper today -- an online version will continue -- provides multiple parallels for Thailand's contemporary political history, ongoing polarisation and the changing nature of the business of journalism worldwide.
Promises, promises
News, Alan Dawson, Published on 19/08/2018
» The general prime minister is off to the South this week. The trip to Chumphon has been planned for a while, so the irony is coincidental.
Regime fails to hit unity goal
News, Nattaya Chetchotiros, Published on 16/05/2016
» Having set itself a goal to restore national unity since seizing power almost two years ago, the military regime appears to have fallen short and its persistent use of "special powers" will only perpetuate political conflicts, critics say.
Power of finance
News, Postbag, Published on 08/04/2016
» The Panama Papers leak reinforces the long-held suspicion that it is financial power that is shaping this world.
Thaksin warns of tougher times ahead if crisis drags on
News, Published on 11/02/2014
» Ousted prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra wants the political conflict to be resolved at the negotiating table, his legal adviser Noppadon Pattama said on Monday.
Absolute power: Goal of unnamed group
Jon Fernquest, Published on 03/10/2011
» Some frank advice from senior statesman Anand Panyarachun on where Thai politics is heading and what should be done.
Decentralise to save Southern Thailand
Jon Fernquest, Published on 20/05/2011
» Savage beheadings, car bombs and attacks on monks, all driven by an "endless cycle of revenge," must end.
Land reform proposal
Jon Fernquest, Published on 08/02/2011
» Land ownership inequalities will be targeted with land tax, cap on ownership, land bank, zoning, and database.
Tolerance of corruption
Jon Fernquest, Published on 29/11/2010
» Citizens who won't tolerate corruption anymore, as in the case of Hong Kong over 50 years ago, may be the essential ingredient in fighting corruption.