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New government forms, but at what cost?
News, Published on 23/08/2023
» Thai politics is entering a new chapter as the colour-coded political divide which has polarised the country for several years is expected to end after Pheu Thai Party's prime ministerial candidate Srettha Thavisin won parliament's endorsement to become the country's 30th prime minister on Tuesday.
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Thai army needs to march to a new tune
Oped, Anchalee Kongrut, Published on 13/05/2023
» I always get feelings of fear when I hear the army's famous propaganda song, Nak Paendin, which in Thai means "burden of the country". As a child born during the 1970s, this song reminds me of military putsches.
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Academics, politicians divided over path to unity
News, Published on 01/11/2020
» The political climate has become unseasonably turbulent following the youth-led street protests calling for Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha's resignation, a rewrite of the constitution and reform of the monarchy.
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Outbreak no reason to delay polls
News, Paritta Wangkiat, Published on 22/06/2020
» After a six-year vacuum in local politics, by the end of this year, some Thais might be able to cast their votes to elect local administrators.
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So who wields influence now?
News, Wassana Nanuam, Published on 28/05/2019
» The passing of Privy Council president Gen Prem Tinsulanonda is unlikely to diminish the political power wielded by the "three military brothers" led by Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha, according to a military source.
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Military reshuffle not just seen as 'power sharing'
News, Wassana Nanuam, Published on 07/01/2017
» The reshuffle of top military officers late last year looks to have had a lot to do with the future power of Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha rather than just fixing alleged prejudice in military appointments.
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Prayut shores up support of military
News, Wassana Nanuam, Published on 11/09/2016
» The appointment of a "red beret" army chief is being seen by military observers as a calculated move by Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha to loosen the long-standing grip of the powerful Burapha Phayak clique backed by Deputy PM Prawit Wongsuwon.
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Wind of change hits military
News, Wassana Nanuam, Published on 15/03/2018
» The mid-year military reshuffle has shown signs that the Wong Thewan faction is clawing back influence from the Burapha Phayak camp which has dominated senior appointments in the promotion process for more than a decade.
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About politics
News, Published on 18/06/2016
» Election commissioners cannot seem to write a song that makes the whole world sing v The UDD's anti-graft centres are being squashed before they can get going v Pending military reshuffle throws up some interesting rivalries
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Crowds still hungry after controversy
News, Post Reporters, Published on 23/11/2014
» A week of controversy has not dampened enthusiasm for the latest Hunger Games blockbuster, which drew a 20% bigger crowd than its predecessor in its opening two days.
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