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This is one fight Thaksin can't win
News, Saritdet Marukatat, Published on 07/12/2015
» Thaksin Shinawatra has obviously not mistaken Dec 1 for Jan 1. So why did he rush to send out a New Year message?
Too risky to use S44 for everything
News, Saritdet Marukatat, Published on 02/11/2015
» The government seems not to be paying attention to this danger and is moving the country close to becoming comfortably addicted to the most powerful clause in the interim constitution -- Section 44. Cabinet ministers look to it as a cure-all which can fix every malady, from illegal trawlers to train construction.
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.
Suspiciously quiet on the Thaksin front
News, Saritdet Marukatat, Published on 27/07/2015
» <i>Happy birthday to you,<br> Happy birthday boss Thaksin,<br> Happy birthday to you.</i>
MPs change, but nepotism forges on
News, Saritdet Marukatat, Published on 16/03/2015
» You may not like Srisuwan Janya, but then again you just might. But under the present situation, this country needs people like him.
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.
Ending our colour-coded area divides
News, Saritdet Marukatat, Published on 02/06/2014
» A recent change that occurred on a road in Chun district in Phayao gives a good indicator of the tough trail ahead for reconciliation being constructed by Gen Prayuth Chan-ocha.
A mountain to climb for Prayuth
Saritdet Marukatat, Published on 20/05/2014
» Army chief Prayuth Chan-ocha finally decided to go for military intervention in the political crisis following more than six months of standoff between the caretaker government and the People's Democratic Reform Committee (PDRC).
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.