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New law must rake in all corrupt figures
News, Editorial, Published on 16/07/2017
» The recent National Legislative Assembly (NLA) decision to approve a law on criminal procedures for holders of political positions has drawn mixed public reaction.
Off-putting celebration
News, Editorial, Published on 27/06/2017
» The ruling National Council for Peace and Order (NCPO) has done itself no favours in the last few days. Its treatment of the June 24 anniversary of the 1932 revolution was a self-inflicted shot to the foot. The arrest of a pro-democracy activist was self-defeating. The appalling decision to block a YouTube video clip of Charlie Chaplin's The Great Dictator has once again put Thailand on the world's media front pages -- as a laughing stock.
Let the public have unity say
News, Editorial, Published on 23/06/2017
» While members of the military regime's national reconciliation panel eagerly await the moment its draft reconciliation agreement will be unveiled, most members of the public have no idea what kind of a social contract for national unity will be offered.
Amnesty must be on offer
News, Editorial, Published on 14/06/2017
» More than three years after the coup that promised reconciliation, the country remains divided. But the army is about to unveil its opaque plans to create national unity. The effort is certain to run into major roadblocks. That is because Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha and his first Deputy Prime Minister Prawit Wongsuwon have rejected calls to take this important issue to the people and grassroots across the nation.
No reason to derail polls
News, Editorial, Published on 01/06/2017
» It was no surprise that the "four questions" raised by Gen Prayut Chan-o-cha last Friday sparked public anxiety about a possible delay to the long-awaited elections. Many interpreted them as a strong hint of a postponement by the premier.
Bombers must face justice
News, Editorial, Published on 23/05/2017
» All of those involved in Monday's explosion at the army-run Phramongkutklao Hospital which hurt 25 people must be condemned.
Hold the birthday cake
News, Editorial, Published on 22/05/2017
» The military regime of former army commander Prayut Chan-o-cha and his junta turn three today. Champagne and birthday cake aren't on the menu. The main achievement in 2014 of the National Council for Peace and Order (NCPO) was to stop the street protests and occasionally deadly violence of clashing political beliefs. Three years on, that is still the regime's top accomplishment. Gen Prayut promised to address and solve root problems but has made no progress in either.
GDP boost most welcome
News, Editorial, Published on 18/05/2017
» After a series of negative news items regarding the country's economic performance, there was a surprise this week regarding gross domestic product (GDP) data for the first quarter which grew by 3.3%.