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The fight against drugs
Oped, Editorial, Published on 19/09/2023
» It should be good news that the Srettha government will make the fight against narcotics part of the national agenda. Announced on Sunday by Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin, the news has garnered mixed reactions, especially among human rights activists, which is understandable.
Army unwilling to yield to democracy
News, Erich Parpart, Published on 31/07/2019
» For the country like Thailand where the military staged two putsches within the past 13 years, a coup d'état should no longer be necessary.
Going potty over luck at Govt House
News, Ploenpote Atthakor, Published on 10/05/2017
» Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha likes to remind us he is not a politician -- a statement that in a way reflects his perceived superiority. Basically, he wants it known he is in a different league.
'Happiness' is here to stay
Life, Kanokporn Chanasongkram, Published on 31/07/2015
» Earlier this week, I watched a morning TV news programme showing a video clip of Thai soldiers effortlessly dancing to a catchy luk thung number, after performing slower and more precise movements to Khuen Kwam Suk Hai Prathet Thai (Return Happiness To Thailand) — the theme song of the National Council for Peace and Order (NCPO).
Citizens shoulder burden of vast state debt
News, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 11/06/2015
» Bad policies formulated by previous governments including the previous government's rice scheme have left the country in financial trouble, owing some 720 billion baht.