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Promote police fairly
Oped, Editorial, Published on 27/02/2021
» Even though Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha and his government survived the Feb 16-19 no-confidence motion, there are a number of debate issues that pose questions about his leadership and his sincerity towards solving such matters. Among them is a recent case that's come to light -- the promotion of senior police officers through a ticketing system that has been riddled with irregularities and nepotism.
Who is poor and landless?
News, Editorial, Published on 18/11/2019
» Deputy Agriculture and Cooperatives Minister Thamanat Prompow's decision to grant land reform rights to a local politician appears to be a repeat of a similar scandal, which spelled the end of a Democrat-led coalition government about 24 years ago.
Censure win 'short-lived'
Oped, Editorial, Published on 01/07/2022
» Just like it did in the past, Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha's administration may just survive the no-confidence motion slated to take place later this month.
Act now and save yourself
Oped, Editorial, Published on 12/03/2020
» Despite its victory in last month’s no-confidence motion, the coalition government under Gen Prayut Chan-o-cha is experiencing heavy political turbulence with public confidence taking a nosedive.
Debate must dig deep
Oped, Editorial, Published on 15/07/2022
» The political temperature will rise substantially next week as the awaited censure debate is due to start on Tuesday, even though Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha's administration -- thanks to it holding a majority of seats -- is likely to survive the no-confidence motion, just as it did in the past. As such, the live broadcast five-day censure debate is worthy of attention.
Censure saga is not a game
News, Editorial, Published on 25/02/2020
» Finally, the entire country can witness a political duel between the government and opposition after the House convened for the long-awaited no-confidence motion on Monday.
Blame cobras and bananas
Oped, Editorial, Published on 19/02/2022
» The abrupt resignation of list-MP Mingkwan Saengsuwan from his New Economics Party (NEP) and from parliament stunned fellow politicians and members of the public alike.
Watch saga tests patience
News, Editorial, Published on 12/05/2018
» It has been more than five months since the luxury wristwatch scandal broke. Yet the anti-graft agency still cannot decide if Deputy Prime Minister Prawit Wongsuwon is unusually wealthy and concealed his assets as suspected or whether he is innocent as he has claimed.
Pheu Thai, prove yourself
Oped, Editorial, Published on 27/01/2021
» As the drum roll begins for the no-confidence debate, ironically it is not the government but the opposition Pheu Thai Party that has come under pressure.
Govt's record needs scrutiny
News, Editorial, Published on 05/02/2020
» Make no mistake, the Prayut Chan-o-cha government needs the upcoming censure debate more than the opposition does. With dwindling public confidence due to a demonstrated lack of competence, alleged abuse of power and an absence of accountability, this government should use the no-confidence debate to tell the public how it will fix its mismanagement, change its administrative approach and address questions on its ethical standards, among other issues.