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Fate lies with 'big brother'
News, Editorial, Published on 13/07/2020
» Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha has admitted that a cabinet reshuffle could happen any time from now following a power change in the Palang Pracharath Party (PPRP).
No need for power priority
News, Editorial, Published on 30/06/2020
» In an attempt to bring the country out of the economic slump caused by Covid-19, the Prayut Chan-o-cha government is doing what any other government would do: injecting money into the system through economic stimulus packages.
No time for party discord
Oped, Editorial, Published on 29/04/2020
» Should Finance Minister and head of the ruling Palang Pracharath Party Uttama Savanayana be held to account? Definitely. His performance managing state finances, especially the 5,000-baht cash assistance scheme for people affected by the coronavirus outbreak, has been dismal.
Power policy needs rethink
News, Editorial, Published on 21/04/2020
» Cooperating with the state's stay-at-home policy as a means of curbing the spread of Covid-19 has caused a major burden for the public -- a huge increase in electricity bills. Many households have been shocked by their latest bills which, in some cases, have risen three-fold.
New govt must act on inequality
News, Editorial, Published on 14/07/2019
» As the 19 parties in the coalition under Gen Prayut Chan-o-cha fine-tune their policy package ahead of its declaration to parliament, they have come to agree that the priority should be addressing social disparities. This seems to be good news.
Just cut out the chicanery
News, Editorial, Published on 11/06/2019
» Nearly three months after Thai voters cast their ballots in what has been deemed as one of the country's most controversial elections, a new government -- a coalition with more than 20 parties -- still cannot be formed.
Patients deserve better
News, Editorial, Published on 28/12/2018
» The government's plan to put medical supplies and medical service charges on the state price control list in order to deal with price gouging is a long-overdue effort that should be completed in no time.
Enough of the iron grip
News, Editorial, Published on 07/12/2018
» The military regime will today shake hands with representatives from some political parties at a meeting that is to help pave the way for the post-coup era.
Unnecessary complications
News, Editorial, Published on 09/11/2018
» The working of government and the making of sausages are quite similar, a wise man said more than a century ago. It is often unappealing to watch the process, even if the outcome is often uplifting. Two events sparked by the Thai government last week rather prove the point. The quest for "Taobao Villages" and a sudden demand to protect Thai food from foreigners both came out of the blue, and are more off-putting than attractive.
Level political playing field
News, Editorial, Published on 19/10/2018
» Despite vehement denials by his close aides that Prime Minister and regime leader Gen Prayut Chan-o-cha's social media campaign is all about his political future, the facts speak for themselves.Gen Prayut's launch of personal Facebook, Twitter and Instagram accounts over the weekend has caused a major stir.