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Korn's Democrat exit could let him shine
News, Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 18/01/2020
» The surprise departure of Korn Chatikavanij from the Democrats deals a heavy blow to the oldest political party which was already struggling in an unfavourable political atmosphere. The bold move, however, gives the prominent politician a new opportunity with speculation rife he is about to found a new party. Political observers also foresee the possibility of Mr Korn becoming a new choice for PM in the next election.
Will the Empire strike back at the Skywalkers?
News, Atiya Achakulwisut, Published on 17/12/2019
» The dark spectre of street politics has returned to a deeply polarised society, as the ruling conservatives try to hold on to their unstable coalition over a feast of shark fin soup.
Army unwilling to yield to democracy
News, Erich Parpart, Published on 31/07/2019
» For the country like Thailand where the military staged two putsches within the past 13 years, a coup d'état should no longer be necessary.
The three gutsy peers
News, Alan Dawson, Published on 16/09/2018
» The six-month Bangkok Shutdown campaign may have given off an aura of fun and games with a positive outcome for the green shirts and a negative one for the reds.
Double standards
News, Editorial, Published on 24/09/2016
» The alleged forest encroachment case in Trat involving one of the richest families in Thailand has raised a few questions about possible double standards.
One year on, still no sign of reconciliation
Veera Prateepchaikul, Published on 13/01/2015
» A year ago, on Jan 13, the "Shutdown Bangkok" campaign was launched by the People’s Democratic Reform Committee, its aim to cripple the government of then-prime minister Yingluck Shinawatra and to force it out of office.
Crime and punishment of Somyot
Voranai Vanijaka, Published on 01/05/2014
» I don’t much care for Somyot Prueksakasemsuk's politics, although his strong conviction to them is admirable. I respect his idealism, but his allegiance leaves much to be desired.
Real leader is needed
News, Published on 10/02/2014
» It is sometimes distressing to consider how close the country is to national healing, while remaining so divided. All thinking Thais agreed quite some time ago that political reform is necessary for sheer survival. Yet the major participants have been involved in political warfare about minute and ultimately unimportant details regarding this. As the rhetoric ratchets up to even more divisive heights, speakers everywhere seem more concerned with baiting and putting down their opposition than providing any of the leadership that is so sorely needed.
Out with the outdated Thai regime
Voranai Vanijaka, Published on 25/12/2013
» A friend of mine who is a businessman was asked why he was not out in the streets protesting. Is he not against corruption? But of course, he’s against corruption. In fact, he hates it so much that he has filed a lawsuit against a certain government ministry over unethical practices.
Election not the issue, it's when
Veera Prateepchaikul, Published on 17/12/2013
» It should be made clear from the outset that most of the people who took to the streets in two mass protests against the government and the Thaksin regime, on Nov 24 and Dec 9, and those who regularly join the rallies at the Democracy Monument and nearby are not against an election as a matter of principle.