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Looming poll 'has boosted Thai-NZ ties'
News, Patpon Sabpaitoon, Published on 03/10/2018
» New Zealand Deputy Prime Minister Winston Peters became the first foreign minister to visit Thailand since 2009 when he made a trip to the kingdom from Monday to today. He was invited as an honorable guest of Thai Foreign Minister Don Paramudwinai.
Reset policy a ploy to cripple rights bodies, critics say
News, Patpon Sabpaitoon, Published on 16/07/2018
» The government has used the reset policy in the organic laws on constitutional organisations to undermine the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) and the Election Commission (EC), say critics.
Role of 5G put under scrutiny
News, Patpon Sabpaitoon, Published on 20/11/2018
» The next generation of wireless technology, known as 5G, will enable Thai voters to directly exercise their democratic rights through the use of electronic voting systems (iVote), but such a shift will depend on the readiness of all players within the political system, a seminar was told on Monday.
Feted economist Pasuk offers tips to curb inequality
News, Patpon Sabpaitoon, Published on 24/10/2018
» In her longstanding career, celebrated Thai economist Pasuk Phongpaichit has been advocating on behalf of social justice and the fair distribution of land.
PPRP member paves way to new era
News, Patpon Sabpaitoon, Published on 24/10/2018
» Reluctant at first to join politics, businesswoman Thanikan "Oum" Pornpongsaroj is ready to step down from the helm of her family business to enter uncharted territory by becoming the face and voice of the younger generation under the banner of the Palang Pracharath Party (PPRP).
Parties tout economic policy for poll
News, Patpon Sabpaitoon, Published on 31/08/2018
» Major parties are touting policies to improve the livelihoods of low-income people in the countdown to February's election.
Young bloods vow to change charter
News, Patpon Sabpaitoon, Published on 12/05/2018
» Young politicians from the Pheu Thai, Chartthaipattana, Future Forward and Democrat parties have all said that amending the charter will be their top priority if their respective parties win the election slated for February.
Anek coy over support for Prayut return
News, Patpon Sabpaitoon, Published on 02/06/2018
» The Action Coalition for Thailand (ACT) is set to hold its inaugural meeting on Sunday but prominent member Anek Laothamatas is remaining cautious as to whether it will support Gen Prayut Chan-o-cha as an outsider prime minister after the general election.
It's not black and white at Thammasat
News, Patpon Sabpaitoon, Published on 19/03/2018
» Black and white uniforms are usually ubiquitous at most Thai universities -- but not at Thammasat University. Formed by Pridi Banomyong over eight decades ago, the university has been perceived as a bastion of liberal values and non-conformity in the country.
Firebrand to 'break this regime'
News, Patpon Sabpaitoon, Published on 02/04/2018
» After announcing he will enter politics, Thanathorn Juangroongruangkit, a founder of the much-talk-about Future Forward Party or Anakhot Mai, has gained more attention as well as public scrutiny and accusations about what he did in the past. Preparing to make a transition from the realm of business into politics, the prai muen laan (proletarian billionaire) scion of Thai Summit autopart company brings his ready-to-fight attitude to the table in an exclusive conversation with the Bangkok Post's PATPON SABPAITOON.