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The power behind the PM
News, Published on 23/03/2024
» Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin is refusing to let anyone believe he is the country’s nominal leader although he is having to double down on the effort in light of recent developments.
The Thaksin factor in Thai politics
Oped, Thitinan Pongsudhirak, Published on 15/03/2024
» Thai politics in the near term will likely be dominated by the fate of the two largest vote winners from the general election in May 2023, the Move Forward (MFP) and Pheu Thai parties. While the MFP is at risk of another dissolution, the same as its predecessor Future Forward Party suffered in 2020, Pheu Thai's political future appears to hinge on Thaksin Shinawatra and his return from exile in what is believed to be a deal that follows the assumption of the premiership under Srettha Thavisin, and for Thaksin, a royal pardon and early release on parole.
MFP says Thaksin treatment will feature in debate
Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 12/03/2024
» The opposition intends to submit a motion for a general debate against the government to the parliament president on Wednesday, saying the handling of former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra’s parole will be among the issues in focus.
Eras Tour a wake-up call
News, Editorial, Published on 11/03/2024
» In the brouhaha surrounding Taylor Swift's exclusive concert deal with Singapore, the Thai government -- instead of trying to emulate our nice neighbour's shrewd stratagem in paying artists not to play in neighbouring nations -- should focus on the fundamental problem that Thailand, despite being a preferred tourist destination, is not a priority choice for acclaimed concerts.
Thaksin 'likely to get OK' for CM visit
News, Wassayos Ngamkham, Published on 07/03/2024
» Former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra, who has been released on parole and is now on probation at home, will likely be permitted to make a short trip to his hometown of Chiang Mai, the Department of Probation said.
Political 'privilege'
Oped, Editorial, Published on 07/03/2024
» With the court acquitting her of charges linked to a roadshow campaign, the countdown has begun for fugitive ex-prime minister Yingluck Shinawatra to return to Thailand after more than 10 years of self-imposed exile. Paetongtarn Shinawatra, leader of the Pheu Thai Party and Yingluck's niece, said the runaway ex-PM wants to come home but has not yet set a date.
Thaksin wants to visit hometown Chiang Mai, but not yet
Post Reporters, Published on 05/03/2024
» Former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra, now staying at his Bangkok home after being released on parole, wants to visit his hometown, Chiang Mai, but no travel plans have been made yet, according to his youngest daughter Paetongtarn.
Yingluck a step closer to home?
News, Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 05/03/2024
» The latest acquittal of fugitive former prime minister Yingluck Shinawatra in another lawsuit has brought her one step closer to returning home, according to a political analyst.
Supreme Court acquits Yingluck in roadshow case
Post Reporters, Published on 04/03/2024
» The Supreme Court on Monday acquitted fugitive former prime minister Yingluck Shinawatra and five others of malfeasance and collusion in the awarding of a 240-million-baht campaign to promote her government's 2-trillion-baht infrastructure projects.
Srettha should beware
News, Published on 02/03/2024
» Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin has declared he intends to serve out his four-year term in office. However, observers were quick to remind him that what happens in life isn't always up to oneself.