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Stop the party snoops
News, Editorial, Published on 06/01/2025
» Ahead of the upcoming nationwide local elections on Feb 1, troubling signs of state power being wielded for political advantage are emerging. The government and the Interior Ministry, in charge of state mechanisms, cannot evade responsibility to ensure a fair and transparent electoral process.
Govt faces reshuffle risk
Oped, Editorial, Published on 03/09/2024
» The upcoming annual military reshuffle is being watched by political pundits and society because it will happen during the tenure of Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra, a daughter of former PM Thaksin and a niece of former PM Yingluck.
Monk treated too harshly
News, Editorial, Published on 01/08/2023
» The warning that the National Office of Buddhism (NOB) gave to a senior monk over his political comments has raised a few eyebrows.
EC as arbiter of justice
Oped, Editorial, Published on 03/02/2023
» With two long-awaited organic laws governing the election of MPs and political parties coming into effect, politicians are geared up for the next general election that is set to take place on May 7 -- if parliament runs its course.
PM's advisers aplenty
Oped, Editorial, Published on 19/01/2023
» As the end of the government's term approaches, Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha appears not to be busy winding things up. Instead, he keeps adding new aides to his team at the Thai Koo Fah building.
Respect the people's vote
Oped, Editorial, Published on 05/01/2023
» If parliament completes its term on March 23, the nation's next election will take place on May 7, as set by the Election Commission. If not, it will come even sooner.
Cabinet rejig serves who?
Oped, Editorial, Published on 27/10/2022
» Increasing calls for a cabinet reshuffle by coalition parties must be giving Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha a headache. While reshuffles have become known to be little more than a form of political horse trading, the prime minister must think of the country and the public first before making any decisions.
Unforgivable absenteeism
Oped, Editorial, Published on 10/08/2022
» With one short Facebook post, deputy government spokesperson Rachada Dhnadirek showed her contempt for the political shenanigans being played by some MPs who have decided that absconding from their duties is the best way to bend parliament to their will.
City poll a harbinger?
Oped, Editorial, Published on 26/05/2022
» Chadchart Sittipunt's landslide victory in the gubernatorial election in Bangkok on May 22 has helped restore hope that the political divisions which have riven society for nearly two decades may be drawing to a close.
Politics in the pipeline?
Oped, Editorial, Published on 07/05/2022
» A ruckus over the bidding concession for a 25.6-billion-baht water pipeline project in the eastern region has become the latest setback for the government. Yet, the issue needs a clear mind for it to be best resolved.