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Learn Thai: Politics in the news
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 07/10/2012
» Like it or hate it, Thai politics is a regular part of local news coverage. Here's a short example
Charging villagers 32 million for forest damage?
Jon Fernquest, Published on 30/05/2012
» Villagers fight back after govt orders them to pay 32 million for forest damage & global warming. Hurry up with land deeds promised, say villagers.
Elation, dissent as first compensation payouts made
Achara Ashayagachat, Published on 24/05/2012
» Elation shone clearly on the faces of those waiting to receive compensation packages for political violence at Government House on Thursday, but frustration still loomed large among those who do not yet know how much they will get, if anything, or when.
‘Symbolic reconciliation’
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 27/04/2012
» The PM’s visit to General Prem yesterday was full of symbolism but it remains to be seen if reconciliation will result. Opinions vary.
Sanan denies acting for Thaksin
Online Reporters, Published on 23/03/2012
» Chartthaipattana Party advisory chairman Sanan Kachornprasart denied as baseless a report that he received money from former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra in exchange for information about who was really behind the 2006 coup.
Promises, promises
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 07/12/2011
» The government has vowed to drain flood water out of low-lying Bangkok, Pathum Thani and Nonthaburi communities by the New Year and to follow HM the King's advice to prevent similar flooding in the future.
Post-flood hotel industry changes
Jon Fernquest, Published on 01/12/2011
» 50% of small hotels don't pay hotel tax. New rules to even playing field for tax-paying hotels plagued by price wars & price cutting.
His Majesty the King to make birthday appearance
Published on 30/11/2011
» His Majesty the King will make a public appearance on his 84th birthday, the highlight of this year's celebrations. Photo courtesy of CM organiser public company.
Floods: race against time
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 07/09/2011
» Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra is determined to prevent a new wave of floods flowing from the North reaching lower central provinces and Bangkok.
Who's missing?
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 11/08/2011
» In a story that is sure to be denied, two Bangkok Post reporters write that not all the top choices accepted the conditions attached to becoming ministers. Post Today photo.