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Saving the amnesty bill
News, Editorial, Published on 09/10/2023
» A political amnesty is perceived as a potential solution to bridge the political divisions that have plagued Thailand for nearly two decades.
MFP win kindles hopes
Oped, Editorial, Published on 17/05/2023
» The May 14 election results, with the Move Forward Party taking the lead, are a shock to the conservative wing as well as those who cling to the status quo.
Party bans no solution
Oped, Editorial, Published on 27/04/2023
» Now the election is drawing near, concerns are arising over certain political tactics that may derail the government formation process, particularly if conservative factions cannot win a majority.
NCPO orders refuse to die
Oped, Editorial, Published on 18/12/2021
» On Wednesday, MPs in the House of Representatives voted down two draft bills in their first reading that were seeking to repeal announcements and orders of the 2014 coup makers.
Pivotal vote for lawmakers
Oped, Editorial, Published on 17/11/2021
» As MPs and senators vote on the so-called "People's Constitution" today, parliament has a chance to make a crucial decision that could alleviate a political crisis that is already threatening to become a catastrophe.
PPRP charter move bizarre
Oped, Editorial, Published on 11/02/2021
» The approval of the controversial motion by parliament that allows the Constitutional Court to rule on the charter rewrite is a harbinger of things to come and will lead to political difficulties.
Local polls may have big impact
News, Editorial, Published on 20/12/2020
» Today's elections for Provincial Administration Organisations in the 76 provinces outside of Bangkok are the first local polls to take place since the 2014 coup and will be seen by many as a barometer of the mood inside a nation gripped by political unrest and economic downturn.
Judiciary owes us answers
News, Editorial, Published on 08/03/2020
» Judge Khanakorn Pianchana, whose suicide attempt in a Yala courtroom last October shocked the country, was found dead yesterday after a second attempt on his life proved successful. His sudden tragic death leaves many questions.
Censure saga is not a game
News, Editorial, Published on 25/02/2020
» Finally, the entire country can witness a political duel between the government and opposition after the House convened for the long-awaited no-confidence motion on Monday.
Coup panel a good step
News, Editorial, Published on 07/02/2020
» At long last, a concrete effort to prevent future coups has been proposed in the Lower House by eight Future Forward Party MPs. It is a much-needed first step for lawmakers to show the public that they are serious about putting an end to the vicious cycle of coups.