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Thai communists 'loved the King'
News, Wassana Nanuam, Published on 28/11/2016
» The image of communists being anti-establishment and seeking to overthrow the monarchy may be a cliche of history, but in Thailand, members of the local communist movement say that was never the case.
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Getting soft power right
Life, Published on 08/01/2024
» After three months in office, the Srettha Thavisin government has raved on about populist policies in the guise of digital wallets and soft power projects that will create income to boost our declining economy. With optimism, we learned that Paetongtarn Shinawatra, Pheu Thai party leader and head of the National Soft Power Strategy Committee (NSPSC), has drafted a budget of 5.1 billion baht to boost festivals and creative industries. It is welcoming news to hear this government is priortising art, music, literature, design, fashion, film, food, games, sports and festivals as essential sources for the creative economy. Where this enormous chunk of budget will come from, like digital wallets, remains to be seen.
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Committee backs navy's frigate plan
News, Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 11/03/2024
» PATHUM THANI: The House of Representatives committee on the armed forces has thrown its support behind the Royal Thai Navy's (RTN) plan to procure a new frigate, saying the new ship, which will be assembled locally, will lead to more jobs for local workers.
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Remember the name
Oped, Postbag, Published on 20/02/2024
» Re: "Lessons to be learnt from Navalny's fight", (Opinion, Feb 19).
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What about us?
Oped, Postbag, Published on 15/02/2024
» Re: "Govt working on visa-free travel deal", (BP, Feb 13).
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Kingly advice
Oped, Postbag, Published on 18/05/2023
» Re: "Historic win faces hurdles", (BP, May 16) & "Move Forward Party pushes to amend royal insult law," (BP, Feb 10, 2021).
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Who will benefit?
Oped, Postbag, Published on 23/12/2023
» Re: "Farmers given new title deeds option", (BP, Dec 22).
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Pita had no chance
Oped, Postbag, Published on 15/07/2023
» Re: "Thai elections without democracy", (Opinion, July 14).
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And the winner is — Thai Buddhism
Oped, Published on 31/05/2023
» Having followed Thai politics rather closely since the 1960s, I suggest that the best explanation for the results of the recent May 14 election is Thai Buddhism.
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Be a good sport
Oped, Postbag, Published on 19/05/2023
» Re: "Pride of the nation", (Editorial, May 18).
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