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Ending our colour-coded area divides
News, Saritdet Marukatat, Published on 02/06/2014
» A recent change that occurred on a road in Chun district in Phayao gives a good indicator of the tough trail ahead for reconciliation being constructed by Gen Prayuth Chan-ocha.
Nice way to escape the danger zone
News, Saritdet Marukatat, Published on 03/03/2014
» It must feel so good to get the chance to get away from Bangkok. Fresh air. No annoying whistle blowing. A warm welcome by the red shirts.
An instance in time is a curse for Yingluck
News, Saritdet Marukatat, Published on 11/11/2013
» There is one particular minute that indisputably defines Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra's stance on corruption.
Karun should foot bill for fight to replace him
News, Saritdet Marukatat, Published on 13/05/2013
» The flying-kick man deserved to be floored by the Supreme Court. But Karun Hongsakul's patch is still a difficult one for the Democrats to crack, even as the man himself is forced to watch the by-election for his old seat in Don Muang from the sidelines.
Easy to bounce around with our tax money
News, Saritdet Marukatat, Published on 12/11/2012
» The odd surprise or two from politicians really do make Thailand look like a country where there's never a dull moment. The sad thing, though, is that those surprises always end up with taxpayers' money being washed down the drain.
Dirty tricks campaigns
News, Saritdet Marukatat, Published on 01/10/2012
» Times change. But old political tactics never die. What really happened days before Pheu Thai Party chief Yongyuth Wichaidit's decision to step down from the cabinet substantiates this point.
Chalerm's star shines ever more brightly
News, Saritdet Marukatat, Published on 03/09/2012
» Admire him or dislike him. Who cares? As long as he keeps on doing as he did last week, Chalerm Yubamrung will continue to be among Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra's favourite cabinet members.
Kwanchai, Sanan spring surprises
News, Saritdet Marukatat, Published on 26/03/2012
» Thumbs up for Kwanchai Praipana. Thumbs down for Sanan Kachornprasart. The one thing that makes Mr Kwanchai stand out from the rest of the red shirt brigade is that he puts the United Front for Democracy against Dictatorship in an awkward position from time to time. The latest incident was last Monday.
Rubber might give Nattawut needed bounce
News, Saritdet Marukatat, Published on 20/02/2012
» Bored with the uncontested results in the South over the past several polls? Nattawut Saikuar promises a more exciting finish in the next election.