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Unlike Zico, Prayut scores an own goal
News, Saritdet Marukatat, Published on 22/12/2014
» The choice for the inaugural "Returning Happiness to the Thai People Award" is clear. And the winner is not Prayut Chan-o-cha.
Up the creek, preferably with a paddle
News, Saritdet Marukatat, Published on 08/12/2014
» As time goes by, passengers on Thailand's meandering ship of state are slowly getting an idea of their final destination as decreed by the superstitious figure of "Pae" − a mythical Chinese river pilot of legendary status.
Yingluck’s plight same as Assad’s
News, Saritdet Marukatat, Published on 05/05/2014
» Thailand has never really had much to learn from Syria — until now.
Govt can’t stop Thawil’s comeback
News, Saritdet Marukatat, Published on 17/03/2014
» Yingluck Shinawatra and her cabinet have done many things wrong.
‘Popcorn’ is the buzzword of the day
News, Saritdet Marukatat, Published on 24/02/2014
» Popcorn has certainly become hard to swallow for Chalerm Yubamrung — and Yingluck Shinawatra and her elder brother Thaksin. They probably hate it and will never again think of buying it when they go to the cinema.
Military plays a cagey role over protests
News, Saritdet Marukatat, Published on 27/01/2014
» If there is a group which can outsmart both the caretaker government and the PDRC, it's the military. Chalerm Yubamrung should know by now that he is driving the Centre for Maintaining Peace and Order hampered by the reluctance of the military to back him.
Asean fails to step into the Rohingya mess
News, Saritdet Marukatat, Published on 06/05/2013
» The Rohingya problem in Myanmar could have been a blessing in disguise for the Association of Southeast Asian Nations. The issue reminds Asean backers that the three "legs" of its supporting pillar _ economic, social and security _ should be going in the same direction, even if at a different pace.
Rural health services face real threat
News, Saritdet Marukatat, Published on 18/03/2013
» A sickness is pervading the Public Health Ministry. However, it is not exactly in a coma and there are signs indicating a recovery. But the extent of the malaise was underlined last Wednesday.
Broad smiles are covering real problems
News, Saritdet Marukatat, Published on 04/03/2013
» Last week was one for Pheu Thai Party politicians plus Thaksin Shinawatra to remember. But it was a week that desk officials really want to forget.
Chalerm takes a gamble on Wadah faction
News, Saritdet Marukatat, Published on 25/02/2013
» The Wadah group is back in the limelight, and that is good news for it, the government and the Pheu Thai Party. But it is not a move for the southern insurgents to necessarily despair about.