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Mass jab hopes a crucial test for Prayut
News, Veera Prateepchaikul, Published on 31/05/2021
» Despite reassurances from Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha and Public Health Minister Anutin Charnvirakul that the mass Covid-19 vaccinations for people over 60 and those suffering from seven non-communicable underlying diseases across the country will proceed as scheduled on June 7, scepticism remains strong among many about whether this administration can still be trusted after repeated blunders in the handling of the pandemic.
Vaccine buy bears up to scrutiny
News, Veera Prateepchaikul, Published on 25/01/2021
» Thank you Thanathorn Juangroongruangkit, leader of the Progressive Movement, for helping shed the light on the initiative of the late King Bhumibol Adulyadej in the founding of a pharmaceutical firm, Siam Bioscience, 12 years ago, which was not widely known among Thais outside medical circles.
Yingluck flight takes on soap opera feel
News, Veera Prateepchaikul, Published on 25/09/2017
» Former prime minister Yingluck Shinawatra's judgement day is due this Wednesday. But the big question mark which has been lingering in the minds of many people is: Will she emerge from hiding and show up at the court? Her loyal supporters will certainly be there whether she shows up or not.
Election prospects take another knock
News, Veera Prateepchaikul, Published on 29/05/2017
» Earlier last week, Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha told us the next election, which was to be held in accordance with the government's political roadmap, might be postponed if unrest is still prevalent.
Cops feeling pressure over kill suspect torture claims
News, Veera Prateepchaikul, Published on 13/10/2014
» From the beginning, police from the top down, from national chief Pol Gen Somyot Pumpanmuang to cops in Surat Thani province who have jurisdiction over Koh Tao, have been under heavy pressure to show results of the high-profile murders of two British tourists on the tourist island on Sept 15.
Army prefers to risk lives than admit mistake
News, Veera Prateepchaikul, Published on 23/07/2012
» Two years after the controversy first erupted, the Department of Special Investigation has released a report which claims the GT200 and Alpha 6 bomb detectors are completely ineffective in explosives detection and that the devices were excessively overpriced.