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The power of boycotts
Thana Boonlert, Published on 24/07/2023
» Soon after Move Forward Party (MFP) leader Pita Limjaroenrat failed to gather enough support for the premiership, some voters launched retaliatory campaigns with the hashtag #senatorbusiness to boycott business networks of handpicked junta senators who rejected him or abstained. Senators then took legal action against those who they believe harass them and their families. Voters are not only cutting off social relations but also punishing senators for committing crimes against democracy.
Words of wisdom raise questions
News, Published on 15/12/2018
» Political analyst and lecturer Thirayuth Boonmi has made it a ritual to speak publicly once or twice a year about the government and its performance, and his comments usually leave a deep impact.
Prayut shuns Thirayuth's criticisms
News, Wassana Nanuam, Published on 12/12/2018
» Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha yesterday gave the cold shoulder to social critic Thirayuth Boonmi, who suggested the current administration is running the country in the same style as deposed premier Thaksin Shinawatra's government did.
Thirayuth rips regime for 'plot to cling onto power'
News, Published on 11/12/2018
» Social critic Thirayuth Boonmi yesterday took aim at the National Council for Peace and Order (NCPO), saying the regime intends to cling to power for a long time and that it is highly likely that Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha will return as the premier after the poll next year.
About Politics
News, Published on 11/03/2017
» Reluctant to join unity talks, Suthep puts his energies into a new college on Samui ... It's a win for Krabi residents opposing the coal-fired plant, but it also eases pressure on Prayut ... Thirayuth enters the EC den and gives officials severe dyspepsia
Democrats back attack on reforms
News, Published on 05/03/2017
» The Democrat Party has backed Thirayuth Boonmi's attack on reform efforts, saying the social critic pinpointed the problems and highlighted the failure of the government's approach to them.
Thirayuth blasts govt over reform
News, Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 04/03/2017
» The military-led government has failed to address the fundamental causes of the country’s problems despite having been in office for more than two years, and its reform efforts are still falling short, well-known social critic and lecturer Thirayuth Boonmi says.
Public 'must have power' to check on govt
News, Manop Thip-Osod, Published on 27/03/2015
» Political reform and a workable democracy in Thailand will be achieved only when the people are given power to scrutinise those in charge and to protect their interests, prominent academic Thirayuth Boonmi says.
Thirayuth calls for sweeping reform
News, Pradit Ruangdit, Published on 29/06/2014
» Prominent academic Thirayuth Boonmi yesterday called for special political reforms to give the people more power to manage natural resources and control over their lives.
Coping with ‘boot camp’
News, Published on 31/05/2014
» Life in the barracks for those government protest leaders who have never done military service is a far cry from the featherbed lifestyle that most of them are familiar with.