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Testing times could prove govt mettle
Oped, Veera Prateepchaikul, Published on 09/03/2026
» A honeymoon period seems out of the question for the new administration led by the Bhumjaithai Party, which may come into office in late April or May, depending on how quickly the processes of electing the House Speaker and his two deputies, and the election of the prime minister in parliament, take place.
MFP must dare to rebuke dubious deals
News, Veera Prateepchaikul, Published on 04/03/2024
» Convicted former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra's first foreign visitor since his release on early parole from Police General Hospital on Feb 18 was Cambodian Supreme Privy Council President Hun Sen.
Is 10k wallet scheme a political ploy?
News, Veera Prateepchaikul, Published on 13/11/2023
» The ambiguity over the source of funding for the government's controversial digital wallet scheme has finally been cleared.
Lessons to learn from nursery tragedy
News, Veera Prateepchaikul, Published on 10/10/2022
» Narcotic drugs, methamphetamines in particular, and guns, when they are mixed together, are a dangerous chemistry for violence -- much worse than the combination of alcohol and guns.
Mass jab hopes a crucial test for Prayut
News, Veera Prateepchaikul, Published on 31/05/2021
» Despite reassurances from Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha and Public Health Minister Anutin Charnvirakul that the mass Covid-19 vaccinations for people over 60 and those suffering from seven non-communicable underlying diseases across the country will proceed as scheduled on June 7, scepticism remains strong among many about whether this administration can still be trusted after repeated blunders in the handling of the pandemic.
Peaceful end to protest a win in itself
News, Veera Prateepchaikul, Published on 21/09/2020
» Much to the relief of many, the anti-dictatorship protest at Sanam Luang yesterday ended peacefully and quickly. This was thanks to the protesters, who gathered under the United Front of Thammasat and Demonstration's (UFTD) banner, the government and especially the police, who have shown extraordinary patience in avoiding hostile confrontations -- even though some of the remarks made on stage by the speakers were provocative.
Ripe time to learn from Taiwan
News, Veera Prateepchaikul, Published on 18/05/2020
» The name "Taiwan" seems to be a taboo in Thailand, particularly in officialdom. From the prime minister at the top down to the lowest ranking officials, scarcely any of them mention Taiwan or Taiwan's extraordinary success story in containing Covid-19 as early as March, without resorting to all the lockdown measures being adopted by most countries -- including Thailand -- as they struggle to prevent the spread of the contagion.
No shame in enlisting the wealthy
News, Veera Prateepchaikul, Published on 20/04/2020
» Imagine the scene of a courtroom, a defendant is escorted in by a prison guard and seated next to his lawyer. Outside the courtroom, several angry people are gathering, with some of them cursing the defendant because of his notorious track record.
Taweesilp's limelight fully earned
News, Veera Prateepchaikul, Published on 13/04/2020
» Taweesilp Visanuyothin is the "New Kid in Town" at the moment.
Let health experts take the lead
News, Veera Prateepchaikul, Published on 09/03/2020
» The government appears to have lost the support of one vocal and loyal supporter, former Thammasat University lecturer and marketing guru Seri Wongmontha.