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Minister stands on shaky ground
News, Published on 20/02/2021
» It doesn't take a seer to predict the changes the censure debate may bring, with one cabinet seat in the ruling Palang Pracharath Party (PPRP) looking especially wobbly.
Ex-police chief insists he will run for governor
News, Post Reporters, Published on 14/02/2021
» Former national police chief Chakthip Chaijinda is insisting he will contest the Bangkok governor election in October, despite considering himself as an "underdog".
Govt targets pro-democracy protesters in sweeping legal dragnet
New York Times, Published on 01/02/2021
» A 16-year-old boy is facing possible jail time for parading down a makeshift catwalk in a crop top said to evoke His Majesty the King. An actress stands accused of breaking the law by cheering on and delivering spicy takeout to hungry members of the country’s protest movement.
Police arrest 3 alleged ping-pong bombers
News, Published on 30/01/2021
» Three guards of a pro-democracy protest group have been arrested for allegedly throwing ping-pong bombs at crowd control police during a protest at Sam Yan on Jan 17.
Covid will stifle, not halt, rallies
News, Nattaya Chetchotiros, Published on 07/01/2021
» This year will pose economic and political challenges to the government as it will struggle to cope with the impact of the new outbreak of Covid-19 and the dispute over charter amendments will take centre stage this year, observers said.
'What did I do wrong?' quote of the year
Online Reporters, Published on 28/12/2020
» The Prayut Chan-o-cha-led government is "very ku" (borrowing a lot) while "I won't quit...what did I do wrong?" is the quote of the year, according to Government House reporters.
Women on frontlines of democracy movement
AFP, Published on 21/12/2020
» Denouncing sexual violence, demanding abortion reform and destigmatising sex work -- once-taboo issues are finding public expression in Thailand as women take up leadership roles in a youth-led pro-democracy movement.
A deafening silence
Oped, Published on 19/12/2020
» Several predictions have been made about the country's political climate remaining placid at least for another month or until after the New Year.
Battle over but war still on
News, Published on 12/12/2020
» Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha may still be counting his blessings after the Constitutional Court last week ruled in his favour over his tenancy in an army house.
Protest leaders turn to 'professional' security guards
Online Reporters, Published on 11/12/2020
» Organisers of anti-government rallies have decided to stop using volunteer security guards, and will replace them with trained professionals.