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Free detainees, govt tells junta
News, Bangkok Post, Published on 12/03/2021
» The government has asked Myanmar to release detainees against the backdrop of intensified protests in which seven more protesters were killed.
Myanmar leader writes to PM
News, Bangkok Post, Published on 11/02/2021
» Myanmar Commander-in-Chief Min Aung Hlaing has written to Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha explaining why the Tatmadaw had to stage a coup to seize power and asked for help to support democracy.
Hunt on for Rainsy supporters
News, Bangkok Post, Published on 09/11/2019
» Security forces on both sides of the eastern border remain on high alert for supporters of Sam Rainsy, despite the Cambodian opposition leader being barred from boarding a flight to Bangkok for his promised return to challenge strongman Prime Minister Hun Sen.
Thaksin scoffs at pro-regime coalition
News, Bangkok Post, Published on 19/10/2018
» An alliance of pro-democracy parties would defeat pro-military ones in Thailand's upcoming general election if it is held freely and fairly, ousted former Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra said on Thursday.
Senate dissolved, police chief sacked
Bangkok Post, Published on 24/05/2014
» The Senate was dissolved on Saturday evening and more senior officials including the national police chief removed as coup leader Gen Prayuth Chan-ocha consolidated power.
Acting PM, Surachai face up to crisis challenge
News, Bangkok Post, Published on 19/05/2014
» Acting caretaker Prime Minister Niwattumrong Boonsongpaisan and acting Senate Speaker Surachai Liangboonlertchai are expected to meet today to discuss ways out of the political quagmire. The challenges are immense, but the results will be crucial, determining the immediate future of the country.
Imprisoned in their ‘palace’
News, Bangkok Post, Published on 22/02/2014
» The Civil Court ruling that bans the caretaker administration from using the state of emergency decree to break up the anti-government protest is a blessing for rally-goers and protest leaders who face arrest warrants for defying the special legal requirements.
Protesters have no right to force their opinions on others
News, Bangkok Post, Published on 25/12/2013
» Anti-government protest leader Suthep Thaugsuban's instruction to supporters to stop their blockade of the election candidacy registration process deserves recognition.
Thaksin stares down mutiny over amnesty
News, Bangkok Post, Published on 25/10/2013
» Ousted premier Thaksin Shinawatra has brushed aside a threat by Pheu Thai red-shirt MPs to vote down the contentious amnesty bill, a party source said on Thursday.
Report shows PM's poor voting record
Bangkok Post, Published on 27/09/2013
» Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra attended 76% of the overall parliamentary sessions but voted in only 4% of the motions, according to Thai Political Database's (TPD) report.