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The challenges of the Constitutional Court
News, Post Reporters, Published on 25/06/2025
» The Constitutional Court has endured significant political pressure and played a major role in navigating the country through repeated political crises, including the dissolution of political parties in the past three decades since its establishment, a seminar was told.
'No public nudity' signs erected on Thailand’s full moon party island
News, Supapong Chaolan, Published on 30/04/2025
» SURAT THANI - Signs prohibiting public nudity have been erected at beaches on Koh Phangan, home of the infamous full moon parties, after frequent complaints about tourists going naked.
Tricky minefield lies ahead of PM
News, Veera Prateepchaikul, Published on 19/08/2024
» The astonishing speed with which Thailand's 31st prime minister was nominated, endorsed in the House of Representatives and approved by Royal Command would not have been achieved without the intervention by "you know who" at the Ban Chan Song La mansion in Thon Buri.
Yingluck optimistic about democracy
Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 22/05/2024
» Former prime minister Yingluck Shinawatra says she sees light at the end of the tunnel now that the country has returned to a democratic path, 10 years after the coup that ousted her government.
Immigration rethink
Oped, Postbag, Published on 08/03/2024
» Re: "PM aims high for airport: Premier outlines aviation ambitions", (BP, March 2) & "Srettha orders faster immigration, baggage claim at Suvarnabhumi", (BP, Feb 5).
Political 'privilege'
Oped, Editorial, Published on 07/03/2024
» With the court acquitting her of charges linked to a roadshow campaign, the countdown has begun for fugitive ex-prime minister Yingluck Shinawatra to return to Thailand after more than 10 years of self-imposed exile. Paetongtarn Shinawatra, leader of the Pheu Thai Party and Yingluck's niece, said the runaway ex-PM wants to come home but has not yet set a date.
Thawil presses for appeal of Yingluck acquittal
Published on 24/01/2024
» Senator Thawil Pliensri has called on prosecutors to appeal the Supreme Court’s acquittal of former prime minister Yingluck Shinawatra of malfeasance in the case he brought against her, according to a source familiar with the case.
'VIP patient', court step up
Published on 08/01/2024
» The year is off to an intriguing start, with political pundits anticipating that three Constitution Court rulings this month and the potential release of convicted former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra in February will shape the country's political landscape for months to come.
Buzz begins about Yingluck returning
Published on 27/12/2023
» Fugitive former prime minister Yingluck Shinawatra could return to Thailand next year following in the footsteps of her brother, jailed ex-premier Thaksin Shinawatra, according to political activist Jatuporn Prompan.
Thawil Pliensri
Published on 26/12/2023
» file photoThawil PliensriPhoto By Thiti Wannamontha---------------------------------------Published caption::Thawil: Opposed transfer