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Police job-buying scandal damages Prawit
News, Soonruth Bunyamanee, Published on 14/06/2017
» The reaction of Deputy Prime Minister Prawit Wongsuwon to allegations of position buying in the police force has been a major letdown to the public.
Police errors highlight reform urgency
News, Soonruth Bunyamanee, Published on 26/07/2017
» Two cases which have emerged in the headlines over the past week illustrate yet again to the public why police reform is urgently needed in this country.
A kingdom that coupmakers treasure
News, Soonruth Bunyamanee, Published on 27/06/2018
» Coups d'etat have become synonymous with Thai politics ever since the nation became a constitutional monarchy in 1932, and this trend is expected to continue since the country lacks a legal precedent to prevent them.
Somyot loans expose patronage roots
News, Soonruth Bunyamanee, Published on 07/02/2018
» The admission of former national police chief Somyot Poompunmuang that he borrowed 300 million baht from a fugitive massage parlour tycoon reminds us how deeply the patronage system is entrenched in Thai society.
If reincarnated, regime must be transparent
News, Soonruth Bunyamanee, Published on 08/11/2017
» Even though it's mostly still speculation, the idea that the military regime may form a political party has ignited a huge debate.
Shadow of the military boot still lingers
News, Soonruth Bunyamanee, Published on 05/04/2017
» As the new charter comes into effect Thursday, the military roadmap will be clear, with the first post-coup election slated for September or October next year.