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Economic prosperity is in the eye of beholder
News, Soonruth Bunyamanee, Published on 23/05/2018
» With GDP growth in the first quarter of this year reaching 4.8% year-on-year, the regime under Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha may believe it has good reason to boast of its performance, especially when it is marking its fourth year in power. But wait, such economic prosperity may not be the reality for many.
Regime must clear air on its political hopes
News, Soonruth Bunyamanee, Published on 27/12/2017
» At this time of the year, the Prayut Chan-o-cha administration introduces giveaway packages, branded as New Year "gifts" for Thais, probably in an effort to maintain its "return happiness to the people" promise.
Police errors highlight reform urgency
News, Soonruth Bunyamanee, Published on 26/07/2017
» Two cases which have emerged in the headlines over the past week illustrate yet again to the public why police reform is urgently needed in this country.
Population more than just a number
News, Soonruth Bunyamanee, Published on 24/05/2017
» The Finance Ministry's proposal to offer additional tax incentives to encourage people to have more children is the latest move by the government to restore fertility rates in a country coming to terms with an ageing society.
Economy continues to vex govt, 3 years on
News, Soonruth Bunyamanee, Published on 10/05/2017
» After almost three years in power, the military regime's goals remain promising despite its efforts to "return happiness to the people" being far from complete.