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Senators seen as PM puppets
News, Post Reporters, Published on 15/05/2019
» At least 160 or two-thirds of the 250 newly appointed senators are close associates of the regime with military or police backgrounds, sparking criticism that the Upper House is a tool to extend the regime's rule, which critics say would renew political conflict and create a fresh impasse.
How awful was rice pledging, really?
Business, Published on 25/08/2017
» The verdict from the Supreme Court is out today on whether former prime minister Yingluck Shinawatra is guilty for her handling of the contentious rice-pledging scheme, one that officials say cost taxpayers more than 500 billion baht.
Heads to roll at Channel 11?
Jon Fernquest, Published on 06/10/2011
» Politically motivated removal of staff at media outlets may be unconstitutional. The public interest more important than personal interest of politicians?
A bittersweet relationship
Jon Fernquest, Published on 26/09/2011
» The Bangkok of Thailand and Finance Ministry, a husband & wife who should keep their arguments private, Dr Puey Ungphakorn once reflected.
Cheaper homes for the rich
Jon Fernquest, Published on 21/09/2011
» Surprising, but true. Expensive new homes benefit from govt scheme, not cheap 2nd-hand homes for middle class and poor.
Inexperienced foreign minister
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 11/08/2011
» Of all the new cabinet ministers, the choice of Surapong Towijakchaikul as the new foreign minister is receiving the most criticism. Is this fair?