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People pound
Oped, Postbag, Published on 11/04/2024
» Re: "Overcrowded prisons need reforming", (Opinion, April 10).
And we're off again
Oped, Postbag, Published on 06/12/2023
» Re: "Festival wins Unesco recognition", (BP, Dec 2).
Saving the amnesty bill
News, Editorial, Published on 09/10/2023
» A political amnesty is perceived as a potential solution to bridge the political divisions that have plagued Thailand for nearly two decades.
What's next for post-Thaksin Thailand?
Oped, Thitinan Pongsudhirak, Published on 08/09/2023
» The formation of a new coalition government under Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin has closed a two-decade chapter in Thai politics.
'Fast Backward Alliance' set to govern
Oped, Published on 01/09/2023
» After more than three months of Thailand being put on hold as the country’s political adversaries tried to figure a way out given the surprising results of the May 14 national election, a solution was finally reached among contending parties in the third week of August. It was a victory for the establishment and a modus vivendi for its various factions.
Unlikely allies create an unclear future
Oped, Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 26/08/2023
» On the surface, it may look as if Thai politics has entered a new chapter as those on the opposite sides of the political spectrum have allied, leaving the real poll winner, the Move Forward Party (MFP), out in the cold.
Political drama peaks
Oped, Editorial, Published on 22/08/2023
» Political pundits and observers will have their eyes peeled as today's political events play out so that even a drama film pales in comparison.
The continuing crisis of Thai democracy
Oped, Thitinan Pongsudhirak, Published on 11/08/2023
» The prolonged volatility and instability in Thai politics attest to a continuing crisis of democracy since the military coup in September 2006. It is characterised by the nature, direction and duration of government after an election. Unless the poll-topping political party is backed by the conservative military-authoritarian regime, it is either not allowed to take power or gets overthrown while in office before completing its term. This crisis of Thai democracy has now persisted since the May 14 poll, as the formation of the next government remains stuck in a stalemate.
Tips for Hun Sen
Oped, Postbag, Published on 27/07/2023
» Re: "Over 9m vote in 'lopsided' election", (BP, July 24).