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    The rebranding of 'big brother' Gen Prawit

    Oped, Thana Boonlert, Published on 02/09/2022

    » A day after Gen Prayut Chan-o-cha was suspended from his prime ministerial duties, Paiboon Nititawan, deputy leader of the ruling Palang Pracharath Party, was handing out a biography on Gen Prawit Wongsuwon, now acting PM, to reporters.

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    Prayut, Prawit still firm friends, despite the rumours

    News, Wassana Nanuam, Published on 14/07/2016

    » Despite rumours about a growing rift, Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha and his deputy, Gen Prawit Wongsuwon, have not only maintained their camaraderie but also solidified the power of the regime.

  • OPINION

    #ForbiddenPoll

    Guru, Pornchai Sereemongkonpol, Published on 02/02/2018

    » Earlier this week, the National Institute of Development Administration (NIDA) Poll Director Dr Arnond Sakworawich, who had been in his job for only two weeks, resigned after his rector asked him not to publish the results of a nationwide survey that his team did on Deputy PM Prawit Wongsuwon's ongoing watchgate. Bangkok Post reported that NIDA president deemed the poll unfair and untimely. Arnond cited lack of respect and academic freedom as his main reasons to quit. Kudos to him for doing this as he is actually pro-regime.

  • OPINION

    Navy's 'toys' indefensible

    Oped, Editorial, Published on 20/02/2017

    » Deputy Prime Minister Prawit Wongsuwon, the minister for defence, has confirmed the Royal Thai Navy will spend 13.5 billion baht for one Chinese-made submarine, delivery guaranteed in 2017. Plans to spend 27 billion baht for two additional subs have been approved in principle. It is a disappointing rejection of both public and expert opinion that opposes the long drawn-out plan to equip the navy with submarines on every conceivable ground imaginable.

  • OPINION

    An unlikely muse to art of endurance

    News, Kaona Pongpipat, Published on 31/03/2016

    » So what's the latest? Deputy Prime Minister Prawit Wongsuwon said the draft charter by the Meechai Ruchupan-led Constitution Drafting Committee -- yes, the one with a wholly-appointed Senate and fixed senator posts for armed forces and police chiefs -- is up for the referendum and, I quote, "No one will dare to touch it."

  • OPINION

    The silence of the Senate

    News, Editorial, Published on 07/04/2023

    » The photographs of a young female police corporal who had just completed facial reconstruction surgery following a savage beating by her boss reminded the public of a controversial case that shocked the country last year.

  • OPINION

    Election rules need legal clarity

    News, Editorial, Published on 19/02/2023

    » After parliament's final session ended on Friday, there were calls for the government to dissolve the House earlier than the deadline of March 23. Needless to say, voters want to exercise their rights while parties want to start campaigning.

  • OPINION

    Uighurs' plight a lesson for govt

    News, Editorial, Published on 09/04/2023

    » The case of 63 members of the Shenzhen Holy Reformed Church who were arrested for overstaying visas in Pattaya last week brings back memories of the notorious repatriation of another group of Uighur refugees back to China in 2014.

  • OPINION

    Arrogant govt will lead us all to damnation

    Oped, Atiya Achakulwisut, Published on 30/03/2021

    » It is just a "damn you", another incident that will probably be attributed to a major government figure showing how "friendly" he is with the press.

  • OPINION

    Milli and Mamuang

    Guru, Pornchai Sereemongkonpol, Published on 22/04/2022

    » Thailand's collective appetite for mango and sticky rice went through the roof when Thai teen rapper Milli, whose real name is Danupha Khanatheerakul, performed on the stage of Coachella 2022 on Sunday.

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