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BMA pressed over gym gear scandal
News, Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 30/07/2024
» The opposition Move Forward Party (MFP) demanded that the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) reveal the findings of its investigations into alleged corruption in a procurement programme for gym equipment.
S112 dominates the amnesty debate
Oped, Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 15/06/2024
» Three pending court cases involving former premier Thaksin Shinawatra and allegations of lese majeste violations, as well as bids to dissolve the opposition Move Forward Party (MFP) and remove Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin from office, have effectively thrown the country into political uncertainty, with investors taking flight.
Conservatives still wield 'lawfare' axe
Oped, Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 01/06/2024
» Thai politics is facing a dilemma once again as key parties are being slapped with lawsuits.
How long can Prayut last as premier?
News, Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 03/08/2019
» Finally, Thailand's democracy has been restored to life with the reopening of parliament. Special interest groups have also emerged to voice opinions and criticism of the new Prayut Chan-o-cha government, while the opposition is performing its checks-and-balances role. We hope such political mechanisms will provide room for the country to manage political conflicts, and therefore prevent a return to street protests.