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OPINION

People's Party needs to sort out its mess

Oped, Veera Prateepchaikul, Published on 23/02/2026

» Two weeks have passed since the election on Feb 8, and yet no one has come up with proof that the barcodes and QR codes printed on ballot sheets used on the day can be traced back to individual voters, showing for whom and which parties they voted for.

OPINION

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.

OPINION

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?

OPINION

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.

OPINION

Thaksin exit seals party's dismal fate

Oped, Veera Prateepchaikul, Published on 08/09/2025

» The Pheu Thai Party is collapsing like a house of cards. The last few days have seen a once great party lose all its pride but not its thirst for power.

OPINION

Khao Kradong row claims new victims

Oped, Veera Prateepchaikul, Published on 11/08/2025

» The Land Department has been given seven days to explain the Khao Kradong land issue. The timeline seems rather short for a land controversy which has bubbled away for decades.

OPINION

Thaksin's role in tariff talks raises questions

Oped, Veera Prateepchaikul, Published on 14/07/2025

» 'I have to do something for the country. Regarding the economic situation today, if I do not poke my nose in, then who will?" so said former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra on Thursday during a media forum.

OPINION

SAO collapse probe shreds reputations

News, Veera Prateepchaikul, Published on 21/04/2025

» Out of the blue and rather belatedly, former auditor-general Phisit Leelavachiropas offered a ridiculous apology over the collapse of the State Audit Office (SAO) building in Chatuchak district, saying he was sorry for using feng shui in his selection of the building's location.

OPINION

Govt keen to dangle debt relief

News, Veera Prateepchaikul, Published on 24/03/2025

» Former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra's recent idea to solve the problem of non-performing loans (NPLs) in the household debt sector is just a further extension of two similar programmes introduced by a previous Pheu Thai-led government to ease the financial burden of small debtors and SMEs.

OPINION

Court ruling emboldens Pheu Thai

News, Veera Prateepchaikul, Published on 25/11/2024

» The ruling Pheu Thai Party was given a big shot in the arm after the Constitutional Court dismissed allegations that the party and its de facto leader, Thaksin Shinawatra, attempted to overthrow the constitutional democracy.