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SEA Games pose new test for govt
Editorial, Published on 07/12/2025
» All eyes are turning to the 33rd Southeast Asian Games, which officially kick off this Tuesday. Regrettably, the focus is not on the love of the game or our national athletes.
Axeing parties not helpful
Oped, Editorial, Published on 08/08/2024
» The Constitutional Court's ruling on Wednesday, ordering the dissolution of the Move Forward Party (MFP) -- the winner of last year's general election -- was no surprise.
Election rules need legal clarity
News, Editorial, Published on 19/02/2023
» After parliament's final session ended on Friday, there were calls for the government to dissolve the House earlier than the deadline of March 23. Needless to say, voters want to exercise their rights while parties want to start campaigning.
Uphill battle for Chadchart
Oped, Editorial, Published on 24/05/2022
» Bangkok voters have been known to deliver last-minute electoral shocks, but the result of Sunday's gubernatorial election was not a surprise to anyone. As predicted by pundits and opinion polls, Chadchart Sittipunt, who once served as transport minister under the ousted Pheu Thai administration, won with a comfortable margin.
Covid PR blitz a waste
Oped, Editorial, Published on 01/09/2021
» After two years of living with Covid-19, the Thai people have learned many things through multiple lockdowns, increasing fatalities, tremendous misery and hardship.
Dirty poll tricks a blow
News, Editorial, Published on 04/03/2019
» With 20 days to go, the first full-blown election campaign in eight years is quickly taking shape. Candidates are mostly in dawn-to-midnight campaign mode. TV stations are preparing to air the neutral advertisements that give each party 10 clear minutes to state their policies. Top party candidates are mostly -- excluding the prime minister -- preparing for face-to-face debates. Troublemakers are busy with outright law-breaking and stretching campaign laws and resources to or past the limits.