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Thai PM apologises for Tak Bai massacre
Published on 24/10/2024
» Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra on Thursday apologised for the deaths two decades ago of 78 protesters who were piled up in army trucks, hours from the expiry of the statute of limitations on a case in which no state official has ever been convicted.
Casino law expected to be sent to cabinet this year
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 24/10/2024
» The draft law on entertainment complexes is expected to be submitted to the cabinet for consideration this year, according to Deputy Finance Minister Julapun Amornvivat.
Lawfare is back again
Oped, Editorial, Published on 24/10/2024
» Thai politics is poised for another period of turmoil as the Election Commission (EC) has accepted a petition against the ruling Pheu Thai Party and five coalition partners, accusing them of allowing Thaksin Shinawatra to exert influence over their internal affairs.
Calls mount for Tak Bai decree
News, Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 24/10/2024
» Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra on Wednesday declined to comment on calls for the government to issue an executive decree to extend the statute of limitations on the 2004 Tak Bai massacre case, which is due to expire on Friday.
Thai charter referendum 'likely delayed'
Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 23/10/2024
» Nikorn Chamnong, a member of the joint House-Senate panel on the charter referendum bill, said on Wednesday he no longer expects the public vote to take place in February as planned.
Court asks prosecution to explain delay with petition against Thaksin
Online Reporters, Published on 22/10/2024
» The Constitutional Court on Tuesday ordered the attorney-general to report in 15 days on progress in the handling of a lawyer's petition against Thaksin Shinawatra and his alleged influence over the Pheu Thai Party.
New Thaksin controversy hits Thai stocks' prospects
Business, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 22/10/2024
» Global and local politics, including the Election Commission's (EC) decision to accept a case against Thaksin Shinawatra for dominating the internal issues of the ruling Pheu Thai Party, are limiting the upside for the Stock Exchange of Thailand (SET) after the Thai index briefly topped the 1,500-point range on Friday, say analysts.
How Indonesia’s transformative leader tarnished his legacy
Published on 20/10/2024
» JAKARTA, Indonesia — The words “emergency warning” galvanised protesters in Indonesia in August. It was a rallying cry to protect the world’s third-largest democracy, which broke free from dictatorship less than 30 years ago. Thousands of protesters took to the streets. Some stormed the gates of parliament, tearing one down in fury.
Pheu Thai faces majority test
Editorial, Published on 20/10/2024
» The recent success of the House of Representatives in removing the double-majority clause from the referendum bill and replacing it with a simple majority is just the first triumph. The fight continues.
People's Party's popularity problem
News, Post Reporters, Published on 19/10/2024
» The People's Party (PP) promised on its formation in August that it would emerge from the ashes of the Move Forward Party (MFP) on a solid footing.