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Korn's Democrat exit could let him shine
News, Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 18/01/2020
» The surprise departure of Korn Chatikavanij from the Democrats deals a heavy blow to the oldest political party which was already struggling in an unfavourable political atmosphere. The bold move, however, gives the prominent politician a new opportunity with speculation rife he is about to found a new party. Political observers also foresee the possibility of Mr Korn becoming a new choice for PM in the next election.
The three gutsy peers
News, Alan Dawson, Published on 16/09/2018
» The six-month Bangkok Shutdown campaign may have given off an aura of fun and games with a positive outcome for the green shirts and a negative one for the reds.
Governor faces challenging two years
News, Published on 10/08/2015
» The remaining two years in office for Bangkok governor Sukhumbhand Paribatra will be fraught with difficulties unless he opens up and tells his supporters what he has been doing.
Yingluck's star is rising
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 23/05/2011
» A new poll indicates that the popularity of Pheu Thai’s candidate for prime minister has risen significantly.
On the defensive
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 01/12/2010
» Red-shirt leader Jatuporn Promphan's favourite target has been Prime Minister Abhisit but his attacks have also made him the target of several defamation lawsuits.
Tolerance of corruption
Jon Fernquest, Published on 29/11/2010
» Citizens who won't tolerate corruption anymore, as in the case of Hong Kong over 50 years ago, may be the essential ingredient in fighting corruption.
Somkid steps aside
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 23/09/2010
» Pol Lt-Gen Somkid Boonthanom chooses not to accept the position of assistant national police chief in an effort to improve relations with Saudi Arabia.
20 years and still counting
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 16/09/2010
» It has been 20 years since the crimes against Saudis were committed, so why are Thai-Saudi relations still at the breaking point?