• OPINION

  Thamanat saga a blight

  Oped, Editorial, Published on 07/05/2021

  » The Constitutional Court's verdict on the status of Capt Thamanat Prompow did not raise any eyebrows, nor did it bring the whole nation to a shocked standstill. After all, society has become used to surprises from our judicial system that run contrary to public sentiment.

• OPINION

  Justice for Wanchalearm

  Oped, Editorial, Published on 24/02/2024

  » Ban Chan Song La residence in Bangkok has become a new political destination in Thai politics following convicted former PM Thaksin Shinawatra's release on parole last Sunday.

• OPINION

  Media laws need work

  Oped, Editorial, Published on 25/01/2024

  » A lucid ruling by the Constitutional Court on Pita Limjaroenrat's iTV media share case has brought down the temperature of Thai politics.

• OPINION

  Tough times still lie ahead

  Oped, Editorial, Published on 08/08/2020

  » Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha has initially won a political tug-of-war by making a cabinet reshuffle and filling vacant positions with people he mostly trusts, without breaking up the ruling Palang Pracharath Party -- yet.

• OPINION

  FFP ruling must be fair

  News, Editorial, Published on 21/01/2020

  » Members and supporters of the Future Forward Party (FFP) are holding their breath on Tuesday with the Constitutional Court set to make a historic ruling that could result in the party's dissolution.

• OPINION

  No time for cruel jokes

  Oped, Editorial, Published on 17/03/2023

  » As the election draws near, it's more evident that any reconciliation -- as promised by Gen Prayut Chan-o-cha when he staged a coup in 2014 -- isn't going to happen. Pressure groups and parties have filed complaints against one another as the political climate becomes more tense. Political campaigns have become places for disputes and even scuffles.

• OPINION

  A House of cards

  Oped, Editorial, Published on 08/12/2022

  » As parliament enters its final chapter, with the next election fast approaching, it has been struggling in the face of a series of collapsed sessions.

• OPINION

  THAI's woes a vicious cycle

  News, Editorial, Published on 11/05/2020

  » The government has finally decided to bail out financially ailing Thai Airways International (THAI) by providing a loan guarantee worth more than 50 billion baht.

• OPINION

  Reshuffle needs work

  Oped, Editorial, Published on 20/04/2024

  » After seven months of mediocre performance, Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin is going to reshuffle his cabinet. Yet those who wish to see a total overhaul and the exit of underperforming ministers might be let down. On the face of it, the Srettha 2.0 cabinet will merely reflect internal promotions within the Pheu Thai Party and its power consolidation.

• OPINION

  Dealing with Myanmar

  Oped, Editorial, Published on 10/04/2024

  » As the civil war between Myanmar junta forces and ethnic rebel groups builds, Thailand will be a focal point for providing humanitarian support to large numbers of refugees expected to flee across the border. Thailand -- as an Asean member and Myanmar neighbour -- is also expected to play a role in fostering negotiations and helping Myanmar return to peace.

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