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Poll race begins in earnest
News, Published on 05/02/2019
» A record 5,831 constituency candidates turned out for the first day of registration, surpassing the 3,899 overall total from 2007, ahead of the March 24 poll.
Prayut the Politician
News, Published on 02/02/2019
» Some critics have said that if Gen Prayut Chan-o-cha sets his sights on returning as a democratically-elected premier after the March 24 election, then he must act the part.
The light between oceans
B Magazine, Chanun Poomsawai, Published on 16/12/2018
» From its origins as the solo project of guitarist Noppanan Panicharoen in 2006, Inspirative has steadily evolved into one of Thailand's most consistent post-rock bands. The line-up now boasts four additional members: bassist Amornthep Masawang, guitarist Pongpat Phaukwattana, drummer Sirichai Chanmanklakul and pianist/vocalist Wuttipong Huangpetch. The quintet established themselves on the Bangkok indie circuit through gigs at legendary indie nights like Dudesweet and Mind The Gap. This, naturally, led to the release of Floating Down Through The Clouds, their debut three-track EP whose title was inspired by the lyrics to Pink Floyd's 1983 prog-rock ballad, The Gunners Dream. This was followed by the equally stellar releases Mysteriously Awake and Memories Come Rushing Up To Meet Me Now.
Campaign poster rules ban familiar faces
Online Reporters, Published on 15/12/2018
» Forget lifesize campaign posters featuring Thaksin or Yingluck Shinawatra or Chuan Leekpai in the upcoming election. But Prayut Chan-o-cha? Maybe.
Post-poll hangover possible on SET
Business, Published on 11/12/2018
» We expect the Stock Exchange of Thailand to rise gradually through 2019 as oil prices eventually recover and consumption picks up. We expect the election to be delayed to late April or early May 2019, but we think this has been mostly priced into the SET. The perception of political continuity combined with improving private consumption should be positive for sentiment.
Armenia votes in snap polls to cement reform drive
AFP, Published on 09/12/2018
» YEREVAN - Armenians on Sunday were voting in parliamentary elections triggered years ahead of schedule by reformist leader Nikol Pashinyan, who is aiming to cement his political authority in the post-Soviet country.
'Worst is over' for Pheu Thai
News, Published on 01/12/2018
» The Pheu Thai Party has been battered by a series of political misfortunes of late and it is facing a hard time to get back to its former glory.
OAG pushes for end of scandal-hit temple
Gary Boyle, Published on 30/11/2018
» The Office of the Attorney-General (OAG) has suggested a court petition to order the dissolution of Wat Phra Dhammakaya, linked to the Khun Yay Maha Ratana Upasika Chandra Khonnokyoong Foundation, after it was accused of involvement in the Klongchan Credit Union Cooperative (KCUC) embezzlement scandal, according to a public prosecutor.
OAG pushes for dissolution of scandal-hit temple
News, King-oua Laohong, Published on 30/11/2018
» The Office of the Attorney-General (OAG) has suggested a court petition to order the dissolution of Wat Phra Dhammakaya, linked to the Khun Yay Maha Ratana Upasika Chandra Khonnokyoong Foundation, after it was accused of involvement in the Klongchan Credit Union Cooperative (KCUC) embezzlement scandal, according to a public prosecutor.
Separating the Renault-Nissan twins would be bloody
News, Published on 21/11/2018
» If you depose a king, you'd best have a plan for what to do in the aftermath.