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Anti-military tag harms PP poll hopes
Oped, Veera Prateepchaikul, Published on 12/01/2026
» War creates heroes. It also fuels a strong sense of patriotism. Hence, in the eyes of most Thais, the Thai military -- especially Lt Gen Boonsin Padklang, former commander of the 2nd Army Region -- have become heroes for risking their lives, or for the lives lost and injuries sustained, during the two rounds of bloody armed conflict with Cambodian forces in July and December.
US stance on Cambodia a betrayal
News, Veera Prateepchaikul, Published on 17/11/2025
» There is an ancient proverb which says: "The enemy of my enemy is my friend." If so, what if my friend is a friend of my enemy? Can he still be trusted as my friend, or has he turned into an enemy?
Don't rush into embracing Cambodia
Oped, Veera Prateepchaikul, Published on 03/11/2025
» A slip of the tongue has put Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul in hot water. Here is what he was quoted to have said that provoked the emotions of anti-Cambodia, ultra-nationalist groups.
Whistleblower risks losing his way
News, Veera Prateepchaikul, Published on 06/03/2023
» Thanks to whistleblower Chuvit Kamolvisit for his latest exposure of a major online gambling network, allegedly operated by a police officer attached to the logistics department, popularly known as "Inspector Sua", the Central Investigation Bureau police on Friday launched coordinated raids at 63 targets in six provinces.
Chadchart needs more time on the job
News, Veera Prateepchaikul, Published on 12/09/2022
» Bangkok governor Chadchart Sitttipunt has come under fire from critics over failing to solve flood problems in the capital after it was lashed with heavy rain last Tuesday night.
Protesters must keep showing restraint
News, Veera Prateepchaikul, Published on 15/03/2021
» A group of anti-establishment protesters, calling itself the People Go Network (PGN), has defied police warnings not to camp overnight in front of Government House, and are settling in for a long stay at that very spot.
Saksayam begins job with wrong turns
News, Veera Prateepchaikul, Published on 12/08/2019
» Transport Minister Saksayam Chidchob of the Bhumjaithai Party appears to stand out among his colleagues in the cabinet, as far as speed in performing duties is concerned.
Fallout from Ja New attack hurts govt
News, Veera Prateepchaikul, Published on 01/07/2019
» Fingers are pointing at the government with accusations about its indifference to, or ignorance of, political violence; or even complicity in the violence itself over the brutal attack on anti-junta political activist Sirawith "Ja New" Seritiwat by four unidentified perpetrators in Klong Sam Wa district in Bangkok on Friday.
Coalition already straining at seams
News, Veera Prateepchaikul, Published on 10/06/2019
» Trouble is brewing in the Palang Pracharath-led coalition alliance sooner than expected over the sharing of key economic ministries. Now that the party got its candidate, Gen Prayut Chan-o-cha, voted in as prime minister, it is going back on its promises by demanding the agriculture and commerce ministerial posts from the Democrat Party, and the transport minister's post from the Bhumjaithai Party, on the pretext that Deputy Prime Minister Somkid Jatusripitak, Gen Prayut's right-hand man on economic affairs, may opt out of the new cabinet if he does not control the three key economic ministries.
Cobras strike on parliament's first day
News, Veera Prateepchaikul, Published on 27/05/2019
» The emergence of "cobras", a term known in Thai politics as politicians who defy their party's orders, within the seven-party alliance led by the Pheu Thai Party and the intentional "stupid mistake" voting of a group of Palang Pracharath Party MPs on whether the vote on the election of the House speaker should be postponed or not are a clear reflection of the true colours of several politicians.