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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.
Don't touch liquor bill: MP
Gary Boyle, Published on 27/10/2022
» A Move Forward Party (MFP) MP has warned the government to keep its hands off a bill seeking to liberalise the liquor industry amid reports of attempts to shoot it down in parliament.
Forces, cops to flex muscles for King
News, Published on 27/11/2019
» The armed forces and the police are preparing a joint show of strength and security capabilities to mark the King's coronation in Saraburi on Jan 18.
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.
Cops stop activists outside Prawit home
News, Wassana Nanuam, Published on 17/04/2018
» Two political activists were detained briefly by the police Monday for announcing their intention to carry out a symbolic gesture of protest at the residence of Deputy Prime Minister Prawit Wongsuwon.
PM, Trump to discuss trade and security
News, Post Reporters, Published on 27/09/2017
» Trade and security will top the agenda when Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha meets US President Donald Trump at the White House next week, officials say.
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.
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
Shakeup sees 58 switches
News, Post Reporters, Published on 09/09/2015
» The cabinet on Tuesday approved a reshuffle of 58 senior officials of the Interior Ministry, mostly provincial governors, in what is seen as an attempt by the military regime to tighten its grip on power.
Remembering 2010: The not-so-magic wand
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 31/12/2010
» The Thai military had a busy 2010, not all of it very satisfying. Certainly the GT200 controversy had to be one of its low points.