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Election Commission must be proactive
Oped, Editorial, Published on 22/05/2024
» The Senate election process has kicked off with little fanfare. As of Monday, a little over 36,000 people had registered for the race, raising questions about the Election Commission's (EC) chances of achieving its target of getting at least 100,000 people to take part in the process.
Rushed raid raises doubts
Oped, Editorial, Published on 26/09/2023
» The Cyber Crime Investigation Bureau's (CCIB) decision to search the house of deputy national police chief Pol Gen Surachate "Big Joke" Hakparn, who is among those tipped to be the next national police chief, couldn't come at a worse time.
MFP shows how it's done
Oped, Editorial, Published on 13/09/2023
» The resounding victory by Move Forward Party (MFP) candidate Pongsathorn Sornpetnarin in the Rayong by-election over the weekend symbolises voters' thirst for new politics.
Senate likely favours Prawit
Oped, Editorial, Published on 18/08/2023
» Now that the Constitutional Court has decided against the renomination of Move Forward Party (MFP) leader Pita Limjaroenrat as the next prime minister, parliament can resume the selection process for a new premier.
Senate to play pivotal role
News, Editorial, Published on 14/08/2023
» Significant developments are poised to unfold in politics this week, casting a spotlight on the 250-appointed senators and their pivotal role in determining the nation's trajectory. Their choices will either propel the country forward or set it back for more than half a decade.
Consider the people's will
Oped, Editorial, Published on 27/07/2023
» Over two months after the May 14 general election, Thailand is yet to have a new government as parliamentary voting for a prime minister has hit a deadlock.
Showdown beckons
Oped, Editorial, Published on 13/07/2023
» In less than 24 hours before the voting for prime minister starts in parliament today, the Election Commission (EC) jumpstarted the process to disqualify Move Forward Party leader Pita Limjaroenrat from the top job, citing his alleged iTV share ownership.
A time for unity
Oped, Editorial, Published on 06/07/2023
» A settlement between the Move Forward Party (MFP) and Pheu Thai Party over which party was to get the House speaker position has now set in motion the selection of the next prime minister and the formation of a new coalition government.
'Old politics' rears its head
News, Editorial, Published on 29/06/2023
» With the House of Representatives due to convene next week, the prospect of a coalition government led by the Move Forward Party (MFP) remains uncertain.
Ball now in Senate's court
Oped, Editorial, Published on 16/05/2023
» On Sunday, millions of Thais went to cast their votes to make sure their voices were heard loud and clear -- that this time around, they want political change, and they want it now.