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Another day in parliament
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 03/05/2012
» Yesterday was day nine of the debate in parliament on a proposed amendment to Section 291 of the constitution, but there was another matter occupying the members attention as well.
Parliamentary “excitement”
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 19/04/2012
» Sleepy lawmakers started to pay attention to the charter amendment debate yesterday, when a photo of a half-naked Asian woman appeared repeatedly on a large-screen TV monitor in the chamber.
No support for Kwanchai’s grand plan
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 21/03/2012
» Red shirt leader Kwanchai Praipana has a grand plan for bringing deposed prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra home, but no-one, not even Mr Thaksin himself,seems to be supporting it.
Chalerm: It’s not alcohol, it’s my ear
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 28/02/2012
» Deputy Prime Minister Chalerm Yubumrung blames an inner-ear problem, not alcohol, for his unsteady public appearances recently.
Mixing football and politics
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 06/02/2012
» The fantastic success of veteran politician Newin Chitchob’s Buriram PEA football club this season has not gone unnoticed by other politicians.
Chuvit back in the spotlight
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 31/01/2012
» The underground gambling industry is furious with outspoken Rak Thailand Party leader Chuvit Kamolvisit and police aren't very happy with him either. Now you can add the Thai Journalist's association to that list.
An early release for Veera and Ratree? (updated)
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 29/12/2011
» Hopes are high that improved relations with Cambodia will lead to an early release for the two Thai activisits jailed there. Now it seems a prisoner exchange is possible.
MP Khanchit surrenders to face murder charges
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 28/12/2011
» Democrat MP Khanchit Thapsuwan has turned himself in to police to face a charge of premeditated murder.
Chalerm says Supoj money came from rail projects (updated)
Published on 25/11/2011
» How did so much cash end up in the home of transport permanent secretary Supoj Saplom? Deputy Prime Minister Chalerm Yubamrung thinks he knows.
Tears after battle is lost
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 14/10/2011
» Deputy MP and Commerce Minister Kittiratt Na-Ranong was unable to control his emotions after a long battle to protect the Ayutthaya Hi-Tech Industrial Estate from the flood waters outside ended in failure.