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Jail sentence for ex-leader
News, Published on 18/03/2026
» Saraburi Provincial Court has sentenced Peerawit Ruangluedollaphak, former leader of the Tai Rak Tham Party, to five years in prison for embezzling party funds and assets for personal use, according to the Election Commission (EC).
Lesson from India to avoid the middle-income trap
Oped, Arvind Panagariya, Published on 18/03/2026
» Among Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi's most ambitious goals is to transform his country into a developed economy by Aug 15, 2047 -- the centenary of Indian independence. Given India's growth record over the past two decades, the speed and scale of its infrastructure development in recent years, and the Modi government's willingness to enact large-scale economic reforms, India is likely to become one of the few developing countries to avoid the middle-income trap.
When being neutral is no safeguard
Oped, Philip J Cunningham, Published on 18/03/2026
» 'Don't worry about it, we are neutral!" was Thailand's flippant response to the Islamist terrorist attack on America in 2001 when hijacked jets carrying innocent passengers and filled to the brim with aviation fuel smashed into the Twin Towers and the Pentagon on Sept 11.
Democrat lessons
Postbag, Published on 17/03/2026
» Re: "Democrats chart a cautious course", (BP, March 14).
People’s Party’s access to ID verification system blocked after data breach
Online Reporters, Published on 15/03/2026
» The Department of Public Administration has blocked the People’s Party (PP) from using its digital ID verification system, after the party's membership database was hacked.
Bhumjaithai’s Sophon elected House Speaker
Published on 15/03/2026
» The House of Representatives on Sunday elected Bhumjaithai’s Sophon Zaram as speaker, with 289 votes, defeating People’s Party list MP Parit Wacharasindhu, who received 123.
Bhumjaithai’s Sophon vs People’s Party’s Parit in House Speaker vote
Online Reporters, Published on 15/03/2026
» The House of Representatives convened on Sunday to elect a new speaker, with Bhumjaithai’s Sophon Zaram competing against People’s Party MP Parit Wacharasindhu for the post.
Poll: Most expect Anutin to head a stable government
Online Reporters, Published on 15/03/2026
» The latest opinion survey by the National Institute of Development Administration found that most respondents believed the new House of Representatives would vote for the premiership of Bhumjaithai Party leader Anutin Charnvirakul and his government would be stable.
Unflattering comparison
Postbag, Published on 15/03/2026
» Re: "Potus again presses Congress on voter bill", (World, March 10).
75% of public support new election: KPI survey
Anucha Charoenpo, Published on 15/03/2026
» A survey by King Prajadhipok's Institute (KPI) shows that nearly 75% of respondents would accept a new election in the event of a "political accident".