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Anti-coup bomb theory a smokescreen
News, Saritdet Marukatat, Published on 24/08/2015
» The carnage at the Erawan shrine last Monday was horrifying. And what the defence minister said afterwards was also shocking.
It's time to take Prayut at his word
News, Saritdet Marukatat, Published on 10/08/2015
» In Prayut we trust? Prime Minister Prayut Cha-o-cha made it clear, again, on his weekly show on Friday night, that he had no desire to stay longer in office and is looking forward to an elected government taking over Government House from him.
Yingluck pleas will struggle to be heard
News, Saritdet Marukatat, Published on 26/01/2015
» Democracy in Thailand did not die on Jan 23, 2015 when the National Legislative Assembly voted to retroactively axe Yingluck Shinawatra from the premier's position and slap a five-year ban on politics for her.
Up the creek, preferably with a paddle
News, Saritdet Marukatat, Published on 08/12/2014
» As time goes by, passengers on Thailand's meandering ship of state are slowly getting an idea of their final destination as decreed by the superstitious figure of "Pae" − a mythical Chinese river pilot of legendary status.
SRT is on the wrong side of the tracks
News, Saritdet Marukatat, Published on 10/11/2014
» Thai trains are painfully slow. Their maximum speed is around 90km/h, but they normally scale down to around 60km/h or 70km/h due to poor track conditions.
And so we are back to the waiting
News, Saritdet Marukatat, Published on 26/05/2014
» ‘Can’t live if living is without coups, I can’t live, I can’t give anymore, No, no, no, I can’t live, if living is without coups.’
Constitution Court throws out Section 190 amendment
Saritdet Marukatat, Published on 08/01/2014
» The Constitution Court ruled by a majority vote on Wednesday that the draft amendment to Section 190 concerning international agreements was unconstitutional, dealing another blow to lawmakers supporting the Pheu Thai Party.
Education is the answer, not reform
News, Saritdet Marukatat, Published on 16/12/2013
» The only weapon that can wipe out the Thaksin regime is not a whistle - nor a tank or political reform. It's education.
It's time for a better choice for the voters
News, Saritdet Marukatat, Published on 09/12/2013
» Last Wednesday, Banharn Silpa-archa led 13 other politicians, fresh from serving a five-year ban, to the Chartthaipattana Party to apply for membership. They were greeted by party leader Theera Wongsamut, who praised Mr Banharn for his invaluable political experience that can help the party.
Yingluck could have roared in the Lion City
News, Saritdet Marukatat, Published on 25/11/2013
» Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra missed a great chance in her decision to skip a visit to Singapore tomorrow. She would no doubt have learnt some things from Singapore Premier Lee Hsien Loong, while at the same time passing on some knowledge.