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Democrats oppose Land Bridge project
Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 07/01/2026
» The Democrat Party said it opposes the Land Bridge megaproject, insisting that local residents in the affected areas must first approve any development.
Anutin's credibility shaken by floods
News, Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 29/11/2025
» The southern flood crisis, especially the disaster in Hat Yai, has placed the Anutin Charnvirakul government and his Bhumjaithai Party (BJT) in political difficulties. Some observers have even forewarned that the flood woes are the beginning of the BJT government's downfall.
Senate 'alarmed' by rising violence
News, Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 03/11/2025
» The Senate Committee on Military and National Security has raised alarm over the surge in violent incidents across the southern border provinces, allegedly orchestrated by the Barisan Revolusi Nasional (BRN) militant group.
Thai PM backs Asean united front on tariffs
Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 17/04/2025
» Thailand is ready to support Asean’s collective approach in negotiating with the United States over its reciprocal tariffs on imports from countries in the region, Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra said on Thursday.
Govt indifference haunts Tak Bai deaths
Oped, Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 02/11/2024
» The Paetongtarn Shinawatra government may be relieved that the Tak Bai lawsuit is over after the case was dismissed by a court following the expiry of the statute of limitations at midnight on Oct 25. But this could restart difficulties in the restive deep South.
Calls mount for Tak Bai decree
News, Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 24/10/2024
» Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra on Wednesday declined to comment on calls for the government to issue an executive decree to extend the statute of limitations on the 2004 Tak Bai massacre case, which is due to expire on Friday.
Tak Bai case could jeopardise peace
Oped, Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 19/10/2024
» With time running out for the Tak Bai lawsuit, it's almost certain that the government, the ruling Pheu Thai party in particular, is failing in its duty to bring justice to the families of the victims who died at the hands of state authorities during a protest in 2004.
Kriangkrai welcomes Senate Speaker talk
News, Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 05/07/2024
» Gen Kriangkrai Srirak, who garnered the most votes in the public administration and security professional group in last week's Senate election, welcomed speculation that he would become the Senate Speaker.
Onus on Pheu Thai as support dwindles
Oped, Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 09/09/2023
» After making a policy statement before parliament on Monday, the Pheu Thai-led coalition is set to jumpstart its work under tight scrutiny from the opposition, especially the Move Forward Party (MFP). If this was not enough, members of the public are casting suspicious eyes at its policies, as several seem too good to be true.
New parties present faint flicker of hope
Oped, Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 22/10/2022
» With lingering political polarisation, some people have been looking at alternative "third" parties, hoping they may be able to steer the country out of the challenges it faces.