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Ethics case plagues PM
Oped, Editorial, Published on 23/05/2024
» Even though PM's Office Minister Pichit Chuenban has suddenly resigned from the cabinet, Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin -- who appointed him in a controversial reshuffle -- still finds his fate hanging in mid-air.
Talk show must be more than PR
Editorial, Published on 19/05/2024
» With the government stumbling from one controversy to another, Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin's proposal to revive the premier-meets-the-people talk show is a promising idea, if it is honestly and effectively implemented.
Cabinet conundrum
Oped, Editorial, Published on 02/05/2024
» Less than eight months into office and Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin has decided to reshuffle his cabinet to, in his own words, "put the right man in the right job".
Saving the Senate
Oped, Editorial, Published on 26/04/2024
» The 250-member Senate's five-year term will end on May 10. Hand-picked by the junta, when it was known as the National Council for Peace and Order (NCPO), and appointed by HM the King in accordance with Section 113 of the Constitution, it is little surprise the Senate will be remembered as the legacy of the former military government led by Gen Prayut Chan-o-cha.
Senate poll must be fair
News, Editorial, Published on 08/04/2024
» The military-appointed senators will end their five-year term on May 10. That marks an end to their controversial time in Upper House.
Parliament tug-of-war
Oped, Editorial, Published on 03/04/2024
» The Pheu Thai-led coalition government and the opposition are bracing for a showdown in a general debate which starts today.
Bad habits on full display
News, Editorial, Published on 25/03/2024
» The primary duties of MPs are vetting laws and scrutinising fiscal budget legislation. However, a recent incident involving a member of the Pheu Thai Party sparked criticism and raised concerns over the ethical conduct of elected representatives.
No escaping Thaksin
Oped, Editorial, Published on 20/03/2024
» Pheu Thai's attempt to prevent any discussion concerning former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra in the upcoming general debate may prove to be counterproductive to the party's efforts to win back its popularity.
A free and fair Senate
Oped, Editorial, Published on 14/03/2024
» With the election of a new set of senators on the horizon, curiosity is growing to see if past blunders can be avoided so as not to stigmatise the Upper House.
Political 'privilege'
Oped, Editorial, Published on 07/03/2024
» With the court acquitting her of charges linked to a roadshow campaign, the countdown has begun for fugitive ex-prime minister Yingluck Shinawatra to return to Thailand after more than 10 years of self-imposed exile. Paetongtarn Shinawatra, leader of the Pheu Thai Party and Yingluck's niece, said the runaway ex-PM wants to come home but has not yet set a date.