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Fair poll goal within reach
News, Editorial, Published on 24/01/2019
» As the royal decree for the general election has been issued, the countdown for the country's return to democracy has officially begun.
PM says he's a politician − no surprise there
News, Veera Prateepchaikul, Published on 08/01/2018
» Finally, last week, Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha halfheartedly admitted, for the first time since he took over the government's administration more than three years ago, that he is a politician, but not without reminding all of us that he is not just any politician -- but a politician who used to be a soldier.
It's best not to forget lessons of 1991 coup
News, Ploenpote Atthakor, Published on 24/02/2017
» Feb 23, the day the military top brass toppled the government of Chatichai Choonhavan in a bloodless coup in 1991 (with a political bloodbath, known as the Black May uprising the following year) passed by almost without notice.
Mind the generation gap
Spectrum, Paritta Wangkiat, Published on 17/07/2016
» They wear deep red lipstick modelled after their idol, Taylor Swift. They worship the Apple and Visa brands, and enjoy music ranging from One Direction, DJ Calvin Harris and The 1975, as well as lesser-known performers with niche followings.
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.