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Even if 'Boss' were arrested, what happens next?
News, Veera Prateepchaikul, Published on 03/04/2017
» When I was reading law at Chulalongkorn University about four decades ago, there was an old saying among jurists that went along the lines of, "When gunshots ring out, all the jurists just sit down and keep their mouths shut."
The soul of the Mekong is in serious trouble
News, Veera Prateepchaikul, Published on 06/02/2017
» Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha last week asked reporters why non-governmental organisations (NGOs), environmental activists and academics continue to protest against the planned blasting of rapids in the Mekong River.
Change of heart, or sheer expedience?
Veera Prateepchaikul, Published on 16/10/2015
» It took 12 years for Chuvit Kamolvisit, leader of Rak Prathet Thai party, to admit his guilt and role in the illegal destruction of more than 60 bars and shops on 10 rai of land he owned on the corner of Sukhumvit Soi 10.
Again, the 'big fish' escapes
Veera Prateepchaikul, Published on 05/08/2014
» Warong Dechgitvigrom, former Democrat MP for Phitsanulok, posted a message and an image of a big house in Khao Yai on his Facebook page on June 1 last year.
Supreme Court judged by people's court
News, Veera Prateepchaikul, Published on 07/01/2013
» The Supreme Court is caught up in an unwitting dispute with the Fine Arts Department and all sorts of professional and amateur conservationists and Facebook followers over its questionable decision to demolish its 70-year old courthouse in order to build a new and more modern structure.
Forest issue takes a serious turn for the worse
News, Veera Prateepchaikul, Published on 12/11/2012
» Can we kiss goodbye to our forests? Green groups won the first round when they forced Natural Resources and Environment Minister Preecha Rengsomboonsuk to halt the issuance of land documents in certain protected areas.
Highlights of the Week
Veera Prateepchaikul, Published on 20/07/2012
» Pheu Thai heavyweights are still widely divided on how the party should proceed with the charter amendments bill after the Constitution Court last Friday dismissed the charge of attempting to osubvert the constitutional monarchy brought against the party, and suggested that charter should be amended section-by-section and that a referendum be called.