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A country where the truth goes to die
News, Veera Prateepchaikul, Published on 22/04/2019
» Deputy Prime Minister Prawit Wongsuwon said last week that the case of former Immigration Bureau commissioner Pol Lt Gen Surachate Hakparn was closed and there was no need for an investigation. He added that anyone who wants to know the actual cause of Pol Lt Gen Surachate's abrupt firing as the commissioner and, subsequently, his "demotion" to civil servant should better find out themselves.
An activist punchbag
News, Editorial, Published on 04/04/2019
» Prominent anti-coup activist Ekachai Hongkangwan has again become a victim of violence. This time his car, which was parked in the compound of his residence in the Lat Phrao area, was burnt beyond repair by a group of unidentified arsonists.
Summertime, and the livin' ain't easy
News, Roger Crutchley, Published on 24/02/2019
» According to the Meteorological Department, Thailand's summer officially began last Thursday, amidst warnings that this year it will be even more torrid than ever. So you can put away your fur coats, scarves, snow boots and thermal underwear for the time being. While sweltering heat is not exactly welcome news, it hardly comes as a surprise. It is a trifle absurd to complain about the heat in Thailand. After all, that's what happens in the tropics -- it gets a bit steamy.
Passport to freedom
News, Postbag, Published on 06/09/2017
» Re: "Ex-PM's passport delay", (BP, Sept 4).
What's the price to keep the country safe after terror attacks?
News, New York Times, Published on 08/08/2016
» Soldiers are patrolling French beaches through the holiday this month. There has been talk of Guantanamo-style holding pens for thousands of terrorism suspects. The prime minister has suggested ending foreign funding for mosques.
PM Najib, dogged by a billion-dollar scandal, proves untouchable
News, New York Times, Published on 01/08/2016
» The conspirators were confident. They planned to confront Malaysia's Prime Minister, Najib Razak, at a cabinet meeting and demand his resignation. Prosecutors had collected evidence that Mr Najib had deposited millions of dollars of public money into his personal bank account. Attorney-General Abdul Gani Patail was ready to file criminal charges, according to Mr Najib's advisers, and opposition leaders.
Struggle against mining violations leaves activists exposed
News, Published on 05/06/2016
» Late in the evening of May 15, 2014, more than 100 men, most of them armed and wearing black masks, stormed a small village in Loei province and assaulted more than a dozen men and women who opposed a local copper and gold mine.
Cycle of reprisals point to peace plan flaws
News, Achara Ashayagachat, Published on 05/04/2016
» A rash of insurgent attacks in the deep South in the past months attest to the fact there are flaws in the military strategy and measures to achieve peace in this restive region.
Thoughts that Bangkokians have on any given day
Guru, Sumati Sivasiamphai, Published on 22/05/2015
» 1. Is today the "hottest day of the year" that they've been talking about? It sure feels like the sun is being extra vicious by b*tch-slapping my face and stabbing my skin.
The Big Issue: Bigger than an ambassador
News, Alan Dawson, Published on 19/04/2015
» The whole system of rotating US ambassadors is broken. When we might lay eyes on Ambassador Glyn Townsend Davies in a limousine flying US fender flags is a mystery as great as when Mr Obama was finally going to officially name him as the replacement for Kristie Kenney.