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The dawn of a new year
News, Editorial, Published on 01/01/2018
» With a single exception, the past year for Thailand has felt like a quiet period. The nation hopes it was not the lull before the storm. The leader of the military regime, after more than three years of ordering one delay after another, has promised in writing to take the first step towards resuming democratic principles before this new year is out. The country expects Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha to meet that promise within 11 months from today.
Army regions warn against canvassing
News, Published on 02/01/2018
» Regional army commanders have warned politicians against canvassing for support during the festive period while revealing soldiers have been deployed to shadow certain targets.
Abhisit-Chaturon: Bracing for political tumult
Nattaya Chetchotiros, Published on 03/01/2018
» Concerns are rife whether the National Council for Peace and Order (NCPO) will abide by the roadmap to election this year after it issued an order requiring party members to confirm their membership and pay fees by May.
Regime lays plans for post-poll control
News, Wassana Nanuam, Published on 05/01/2018
» If the National Council for Peace and Order (NCPO) and its roadmap to restore democracy are to be believed, a general election will be held toward the end of this year or in early 2019 at the latest.
Yingluck snap is authentic, police believe
News, Post Reporters, Published on 06/01/2018
» Police believe a second photo of former prime minister Yingluck Shinawatra, in the company of an unidentified woman, said to have been taken in London during the New Year period, is genuine.
Hearts and minds quest
News, Published on 06/01/2018
» The military-led government has declared war against poverty this year and promised the public that all efforts will be made to increase the amount of money in people's pockets, especially for the poor so they can enjoy a higher quality of life with the benefits it provides.
No new beginnings
News, Postbag, Published on 06/01/2018
» Re: "A year of living dangerously in Thailand", (Opinion, Jan 5).
Thaksin to be tried in absentia in excise tax case
Online Reporters, Published on 06/01/2018
» The Supreme Court for politicians has set up a panel of judges to try Thaksin Shinawatra in absentia in the telecommunications excise tax conversion case, according to the Office of the Attorney General (OAG).
Top cop says net closing on Yingluck after UK snap
News, Post Reporters, Published on 07/01/2018
» National police chief Chakthip Chaijinda says police are expediting efforts to bring fugitive former prime minister Yingluck Shinawatra back to face justice following the appearance of what is believed to be a fresh photo of Yingluck said to have been taken in London during the New Year period.
Ivory ban can work
News, Postbag, Published on 07/01/2018
» I thank Paul Bromberg ("Ivory towers won't fall", PostBag, Jan 5) and 449900 ("Enforce ivory ban", PostBag, Jan 4) for underscoring my point about the need for effective enforcement of bans on ivory as a means toward reducing poaching of elephants.