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A New Year of high stakes
Oped, Editorial, Published on 01/01/2025
» The year 2024 was favourable to Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra's government and the Pheu Thai Party. Last month, the charter court rejected some petitions from political opponents accusing her and Pheu Thai of violating election laws and malfeasance.
Enforce boating rules
Oped, Editorial, Published on 01/03/2022
» As the untimely death of actress Nida "Tangmo" Patcharaveerapong -- who fell off a speedboat into the Chao Phraya River on Thursday night -- has the undivided attention of everyone in the country, the Royal Thai Police is scrambling to build a watertight case in order to clear up any doubts about the tragedy.
Myanmar poses Asean quandary
News, Editorial, Published on 13/02/2022
» In the year following the coup in Myanmar which unseated Aung San Suu Kyi, the 1991 Nobel Peace Prize winner and then State Counsellor (a position equivalent to prime minister), the country's military has continued to pursue a policy of violence against detractors, leaving the world aghast. It has also left Asean in a quandary over how to handle the situation in a manner befitting its aspirations for growth, future prosperity and influence on the world stage.
Govt clings to local grip
Oped, Editorial, Published on 27/11/2021
» Enthusiastic voters will head to poll stations nationwide tomorrow to choose chiefs and members of tambon administration organisations (TAO) after an almost eight-year political gap.
One-party Cambodia
News, Editorial, Published on 31/07/2018
» The Cambodian election is over except for some vote-counting in remote areas. There was no shock. Prime Minister Hun Sen and his ruling Cambodian People's Party (CPP) won easily, and will apparently rule legally for yet another five years. Thais must hope and work to ensure that this country does not go the lamentable direction of Cambodia.