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Next-gen politicians offer hope
News, Umesh Pandey, Published on 18/03/2018
» Thailand today is witnessing the rise of a new breed of younger political aspirants who look to shake up the old-fashioned establishment.
Hypocrisy of double standards
News, Umesh Pandey, Published on 01/10/2017
» Thailand's political landscape saw a dramatic change on Wednesday when the Supreme Court's Criminal Division for Holders of Political Positions handed down its verdict to imprison former prime minister Yingluck Shinawatra for five years for negligence of her duty as premier.
PM's flood visit missed the boat
News, Umesh Pandey, Published on 06/08/2017
» The flood-stricken areas of the Northeast finally got to see a glimpse of their leader a few days ago, but that came after the worst of the flooding was over and people were gradually starting to get back to normal.
Army needs to learn to be neutral
News, Umesh Pandey, Published on 26/03/2017
» The Prayut Chan-o-cha government's plans to forge reconciliation in the country seem to be falling flat after the Pheu Thai party came out to denounce the committee put in charge of the process.
Excesses will catch up with the regime
News, Umesh Pandey, Published on 06/11/2015
» The Isra online news agency this week reported the government had at the end of June this year placed an order for four bulletproof Mercedes-Maybach S600 Guard sedans costing 78 million baht, for government use in its official duties.
Digital economy is more than a slogan
Asia focus, Umesh Pandey, Published on 27/10/2014
» Thailand continues to struggle on many fronts, both domestically and internationally, although certain "opinion" polls suggest the public remains deliriously happy with the military regime when asked.