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Chalerm in charge
Voranai Vanijaka, Published on 20/02/2014
» Chalerm Yubamrung represents many undesirable things about Thai society, but he does get things done. Whether the things he gets done are desirable or not is, however, a matter of perspective.
Showdown? It's just window-dressing
Veera Prateepchaikul, Published on 18/02/2014
» The stage was supposedly set for a major showdown on Tuesday. What was not clear was whether it would be a make-or-break confrontation, or just another show of force by the two opposing forces, the Centre for Maintaining Peace and Order (CMPO) and the People’s Democratic Reform Committee (PDRC).
PDRC blocks Yingluck's return to Govt House
Online Reporters, Published on 17/02/2014
» People's Democratic Reform Committee (PRDC) protesters on Monday joined another protest group in surrounding Government House to prevent caretaker Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra's planned return to her office there.
PDRC's Sonthiyan arrested, faces treason charge
Online Reporters, Published on 10/02/2014
» Protest co-leader Sonthiyan Chuenruthainaitham has been arrested on a charge of violating the emergency decree and will also face a charge of treason, Department of Special Investigation (DSI) chief Tarit Pengdith said on Monday.
Suthep vows to close all government offices
Online Reporters, Published on 04/02/2014
» Anti-government protest leader Suthep Thaugsuban insists the protesters will shut down all government offices and their past efforts will not be in vain.
Threat to shut down Aerothai a mile too far
Veera Prateepchaikul, Published on 14/01/2014
» The People’s Democratic Reform Committee and its militant wing, the Network of Students and People for the Reform of Thailand, appear to be emboldened by their latest move, Operation Bangkok Shutdown, which has succeeded in seizing seven major traffic choke points without any resistance from the police.
Celebrity election failure
Jon Fernquest, Published on 05/07/2011
» Celebrity means little in politics. Celebrities-turned-politicians relying on name rather than experience failed dismally.