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Kasit warns China-style regime awaits
News, Achara Ashayagachat, Published on 13/03/2015
» Far from being the knight on a white horse that many had hoped for, the military is ushering in a bureaucrat-led guided democracy that will lead to "one-party China-style politics" in Thailand, a prominent critic has charged.
Two decline posts amid NLA criticism
News, Achara Ashayagachat, Published on 03/08/2014
» Two appointees to the National Legislative Assembly are set to decline their positions as the body comes under pressure from both pro- and anti-coup groups.
NLA stirs dissent in both camps
Achara Ashayagachat, Published on 02/08/2014
» Both pro- and anti-coup groups have voiced concerns about the dominance of men in uniform in the National Legislative Assembly (NLA).
Critics slam overzealous use of lese majeste since putsch
News, Achara Ashayagachat, Published on 12/07/2014
» A surge in the filing of lese majeste charges following the May 22 coup has raised concerns that more lawsuits will only undermine political reconciliation sought by the junta, critics say.
Prayuth told to ease grip on power
News, Achara Ashayagachat, Published on 06/07/2014
» Diplomats have raised concern over the possibility of junta chief Gen Prayuth Chan-ocha taking a duel role in an interim government.
Activist denies violating NCPO order
Achara Ashayagachat, Published on 13/06/2014
» Activist Jittra Cotshadet was arrested after she arrived on a flight from overseas at Suvarnabhumi airport on Friday, but denied she violated the order of the military's National Council for Peace and Order (NCPO) to report to military officials.
Sombat's detention will 'spur opposition'
News, Achara Ashayagachat, Published on 07/06/2014
» The arrest of activist Sombat Boonngamanong will only escalate anti-coup sentiment, his supporters say.
Scholars say interim PM plan is a ‘ploy’
News, Achara Ashayagachat, Published on 06/05/2014
» Academics yesterday criticised the idea of appointing a non-elected interim prime minister to lead political reform before a new election, saying the proposal was just a ploy to get rid of certain politicians.
Scholars: Stick to the constitution
Achara Ashayagachat, Published on 05/05/2014
» Thailand does not need a special method to get a new leader, so do not try to twist the rules to get around the existing regime just to rid of certain players, a small group of scholars has warned.
Rally will be litmus test for both sides
News, Achara Ashayagachat, Published on 17/04/2014
» All eyes will be watching what happens over the weekend after the red shirts kick off their rally Friday to support their embattled leader Yingluck Shinawatra.