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Ruling adds to popular grievances
Oped, Thitinan Pongsudhirak, Published on 04/12/2020
» Anyone who has wondered or insinuated that the student-led protest movement for Thailand's fundamental reforms must somehow be sponsored by some foreign government or politically motivated agents at home need look no further than the Constitutional Court's unanimous decision to clear Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha of violating the 2017 charter by staying in army housing after retirement. In a 9-to-0 verdict, the nine-member bench sided with an army regulation over charter stipulations. The controversial verdict will exacerbate Thailand's political polarisation and add to popular grievances that are backing the student-led reform drive.
1 MP banned, 57 cleared
News, King-oua Laohong, Published on 29/10/2020
» The Constitutional Court yesterday disqualified a Move Forward Party (MFP) MP for breaking the law related to shareholdings in media firms.
Timeline: Crackdown on protests
Reuters, Published on 15/10/2020
» The government declared a state of emergency early on Thursday morning, aimed at protesters who have demanded the removal of Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha and called for reform of the monarchy.
Djokovic keeps French Open title bid on track as Kenin survives
AFP, Published on 06/10/2020
» PARIS - Novak Djokovic defeated Karen Khachanov in straight sets to make the French Open quarter-finals for the 11th consecutive year on Monday while Sofia Kenin escaped trouble to also clinch a spot in the last eight.
Ostapenko stuns Pliskova as Djokovic targets 70th win at Roland Garros
AFP, Published on 01/10/2020
» PARIS - Former champion Jelena Ostapenko swept second seed Karolina Pliskova out of Roland Garros on Thursday as Novak Djokovic set his sights on a 70th career win in the French capital.
Djokovic 'the snake' tackles Berankis 'the spearfisher' at Roland Garros
AFP, Published on 01/10/2020
» PARIS - Novak Djokovic, who was likened to a snake by his vanquished first round Roland Garros opponent, tackles spear-fishing fan Ricardas Berankis on Thursday for a place in the last 32.
Banned MP wins vote-buying appeal
News, Post Reporters, Published on 30/09/2020
» The Supreme Court's Election Division yesterday threw out a poll-fraud case against Pheu Thai candidate Surapol Kietchaiyakorn, who was disqualified by the Election Commission (EC) for breaking the election law.
Almost perfect Djokovic ready for Roland Garros bow
AFP, Published on 29/09/2020
» PARIS - Novak Djokovic begins his bid for a second French Open title and 18th Grand Slam title on Tuesday, pledging to be on his best behaviour following his US Open disqualification.
Djokovic insists 'won't make same New York mistake twice'
AFP, Published on 26/09/2020
» PARIS - Novak Djokovic insisted Saturday there will be no repeat of his sensational US Open disqualification at Roland Garros as the world number one promised: "I won't make the same mistake twice".
Djokovic braced for unhappy Nadal and Roland Garros demons
AFP, Published on 26/09/2020
» PARIS - Novak Djokovic will renew his love-hate relationship with Roland Garros in the knowledge that it is himself rather than seemingly unsettled 12-time champion Rafael Nadal who could pose the greatest threat to winning a second Paris title and 18th Grand Slam crown.