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Rising costs seen as final straw
News, Post Reporters, Published on 13/01/2022
» Soaring food prices are taking a bigger bite of people's income and are believed to be intensifying political pressure on -- and even shaking the stability of -- the coalition government, which has a little over one year left in office.
Korn an appealing face to young voters
News, Published on 25/01/2020
» The Democrat Party has lost one of its most reputable assets -- former finance minister and long-time member Korn Chatikavanij -- and it looks like he has jumped ship at the most opportune time.
Korn's Democrat exit could let him shine
News, Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 18/01/2020
» The surprise departure of Korn Chatikavanij from the Democrats deals a heavy blow to the oldest political party which was already struggling in an unfavourable political atmosphere. The bold move, however, gives the prominent politician a new opportunity with speculation rife he is about to found a new party. Political observers also foresee the possibility of Mr Korn becoming a new choice for PM in the next election.
HM King endorses cabinet
News, Post Reporters, Published on 11/07/2019
» The coalition government, which has been royally endorsed, will not have the luxury of "a honeymoon period" as the country's economy is in bad shape and is in need of urgent action from the new government, observers in the private sector said.
Democrats set course for losing fight
Published on 18/09/2013
» The Democrat Party promises a tough onslaught on Thursday when the House resumes debate on the government's two trillion baht borrowing bill - but they lack the numbers to really make any difference.
Guns or doctors?
Jon Fernquest, Published on 06/06/2011
» Thailand suffers from a doctor shortage but not a shortage of soldiers. Military spending eats up money for health care.
Food sanitation
Jon Fernquest, Published on 31/01/2011
» Food carts are convenient and cheap, and also safe if sanitation regulations are regularly enforced.