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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.
EC credibility put to test
News, Editorial, Published on 21/02/2020
» Despite being the keeper of rules, the Election Commission (EC) never really informed political parties that there are regulations barring them from taking out loans.
EC trips up on trips abroad
News, Editorial, Published on 09/03/2019
» With the Constitutional Court on Thursday disbanding the anti-junta Thai Raksa Chart (TRC) Party, a case filed by the Election Commission (EC), many could now be wondering about progress on complaints lodged with the poll agency against the pro-regime Palang Pracharath Party (PPRP).
Outsider PM unacceptable
News, Editorial, Published on 12/02/2019
» The short-lived entry of Princess Ubolratana is over, but the fallout should be careful but extensive. The immediate question concerns the fate of the Thai Raksa Chart Party, and it looks bleak. Beyond that, however, are many issues of politics and of ethics quite separate from the matter of royalty.
All candidates must be equal
News, Editorial, Published on 09/02/2019
» At last, the electorate saw the full list of prime ministerial candidates Friday for the upcoming March 24 general election, with Princess Ubolratana emerging as an unprecedented option and Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha as the least surprising one.