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Still waiting for coup to deliver
News, Wassana Nanuam, Published on 22/05/2017
» The military regime boasts it has succeeded in maintaining peace and order during the past three years since the 2014 coup despite occasional bombing incidents in Bangkok and the violence in the deep South that remain unsolved.
Street rallies gone but not economic woes
News, Dumrongkiat Mala, Published on 16/05/2017
» Three years since the May 2014 coup it seems, on the face of it, that the Prayut Chan-o-cha government has successfully restored peace and order, with protesters staying clear of the streets. But when it comes to economic affairs, the military regime has failed to impress those in the middle and lower classes.
Media-control bill 'faces tough legal passage'
News, Published on 04/05/2017
» The chairman of a National Legislative Assembly (NLA) subcommittee on media reforms has conceded it will not be an easy task to roll out the controversial law regulating the media.
NRSA tipped to ease media bill
News, Published on 01/05/2017
» The National Reform Steering Assembly (NRSA) has signalled the media bill, which critics say could cripple media freedom, could be amended following intense opposition by the press corps and activists.
Riverside promenade could find itself in legal battle
News, Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 17/04/2017
» Controversy over the Chao Phraya promenade isn't showing signs of abating anytime soon despite the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration's insistence on pushing ahead with the 14km riverside project.
Parties urge PM to keep election word
News, Published on 14/04/2017
» Key political figures on Thursday welcomed Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha's commitment to restoring democracy to the country and urged him to keep his word that a general election will take place next year.
Govt denies Songkran 'restrictions'
News, Published on 09/04/2017
» The government on Saturday denied having issued a set of nine restrictions for the Songkran holiday, saying it was a campaign to discredit the regime which was under heavy fire for new traffic regulations.
Govt insists it won't ease politics ban
News, Published on 05/04/2017
» The ban on political activities will also remain in force even after the promulgation of the new constitution Thursday, though the government insists it will stick to its roadmap leading to a general election.
Media reject regulation as unnecessary
News, Post Reporters, Published on 29/03/2017
» Five media organisations reaffirmed their opposition Tuesday to a bill aimed at setting up a new body to regulate the media, saying this is unnecessary as the mainstream media has refrained from taking sides in times of political conflict.
Reconciliation 'contract' due in June: Prawit
News, Wassana Nanuam, Published on 21/03/2017
» Deputy Prime Minister Prawit Wongsuwon says a social contract setting out reconciliation-building efforts is set to be finished by June now that political parties and groups have aired their views.