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Thaksin amnesty rumour scotched
News, Wassana Nanuam, Published on 19/02/2015
» Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha’s “no-talks” stance with former leader Thaksin Shinawatra has effectively ended the rumours about a “super deal” between the military regime and the de facto boss of the Pheu Thai Party.
Signs firm for army role in post-poll politics
News, Wassana Nanuam, Published on 13/11/2014
» Six months after the National Council for Peace and Order (NCPO) seized power, speculation is growing over a plan by the men in green to form a new political party, or perhaps a nominee party with military backing.
Military waits as political ways out near dead end
News, Wassana Nanuam, Published on 08/05/2014
» The ongoing political strife is giving rise to yet more coup d’etat rumours.
Temple ruling suspense has tensions rising
News, Wassana Nanuam, Published on 10/01/2013
» The Yingluck Shinawatra administration's stance on possible rulings on the Preah Vihear dispute by the International Court of Justice (ICJ) has triggered anti-government sentiment much sooner than expected.
Growing professionalism
News, Wassana Nanuam, Published on 20/12/2012
» It seems there are fewer ammart military officers in the army these days. However, this does not necessarily mean these officers have switched loyalty to former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra.
PAD hopes Boonlert can oust govt
News, Wassana Nanuam, Published on 08/11/2012
» The new role of Royal Turf Club secretary-general Gen Boonlert Kaewprasit as the leader of the Pitak Siam group - which recently staged an anti-government mass rally in Bangkok - has prompted political observers to link the military veteran with the ammart, or pro-establishment elites.
Red shirt power makes generals wary of mounting a coup
News, Wassana Nanuam, Published on 14/06/2012
» Every time the country is bogged down by political crisis, the spectre of a coup seems to be the first thing that emerges.
Preah Vihear dispute weighs on army brass
News, Wassana Nanuam, Published on 24/05/2012
» The uncertain situation on the border with Cambodia could be why the army will enjoy the largest chunk of the defence budget in the next fiscal year.
South could see army at Yingluck's throat
News, Wassana Nanuam, Published on 22/03/2012
» Army chief Prayuth Chan-ocha and Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra seem to be getting along with each other very well on the surface with no conflicts that could possibly derail efforts toward reconciliation. But that does not necessarily mean the two see eye to eye on everything.
Nitirat, Nitired and Nitigreen don't mix
News, Wassana Nanuam, Published on 09/02/2012
» Politics is on the boil again after the armed forces, led by both the army chief and supreme commander, came out to oppose the Nitirat group in its attempt to seek an amendment to Section 112 of the Criminal Code.