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Regime plays familiar game to retain grip
News, Umesh Pandey, Published on 29/04/2018
» The once invincible Pheu Thai Party is facing one of the toughest times in its history as the military-led government looks to use the very tactic that it deployed over the past decade to make sure that it returns to the helm after the elections.
Regime had time, but they blew it
News, Umesh Pandey, Published on 01/04/2018
» Former prime minister siblings Thaksin and Yingluck Shinawatra seem to have hit a nerve once again with their visit to Japan this week, where the former premier said he expects the Pheu Thai Party to sweep the polls -- if and when they are held.
All signs point to an election
News, Umesh Pandey, Published on 17/12/2017
» The messages coming from the men in uniform and those who helped them seize power are all positive. It makes democracy lovers such as myself feel a little more secure that after failing to deliver its promises for the past few years, the military government could hold an election in November 2018.
Dismal EC needs people with ethics
News, Umesh Pandey, Published on 04/06/2017
» The move by the National Legislative Assembly (NLA) to possibly remove the current members of the Election Commission (EC) comes as a surprise to many in the country. The NLA has proposed that the five commissioners, appointed under the defunct 2007 constitution, vacate their posts after the new EC organic law comes into effect.
Caught in a messy web of S44 orders
News, Umesh Pandey, Published on 30/09/2016
» On Wednesday, Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha graciously decided he was going to come to the Bangkok Post Forum which until the last minute was looking a little dicey due to some hiccups at Government House at the start of the week.
Our voices are drowned out as vote nears
News, Umesh Pandey, Published on 08/07/2016
» The military government's decision to set up monitoring centres in all provinces across Thailand in order to more closely monitor all political activities in the lead-up to the crucial Aug 7 referendum has turned up the political temperature.
Benefit of the doubt not an invite to stay
News, Umesh Pandey, Published on 26/02/2016
» The military government's controversial 16-point proposal for the Meechai Ruchupan-led Constitution Drafting Committee (CDC) that many see as an attempt to hold on to power has left pro-democracy supporters feeling anxious.
Picking on a few won't stop graft
News, Umesh Pandey, Published on 23/10/2015
» Our society is abuzz with the possibility that corrupt politicians will be hit with a lifetime ban. Few, if any, would disagree with such a harsh measure.
All the world is Asia's stage
Asia focus, Umesh Pandey, Published on 10/11/2014
» This week is one of the most interesting ones for the region as a host of leaders from all across the world will be gathering to discuss issues that are facing the globe and affecting Asia at the same time.
If Afghans can vote, why can't Thais?
Asia focus, Umesh Pandey, Published on 21/04/2014
» While Thailand continues to stumble to be taken seriously as a democratic country despite claiming to have had “democracy” for eight decades, other Asian countries are making dramatic changes. Enthusiastic voters in Indonesia and Afghanistan, long seen as political basket cases, have made their voices heard, as have the citizens of India, the world’s largest democracy.