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Sibling sightings part of political PR game
News, Soonruth Bunyamanee, Published on 28/02/2018
» The recent sightings of two former prime ministers, Thaksin Shinawatra and his sister Yingluck, in many countries in the region are not a coincidence. Rather, they mark a ramping up of their power game.
Regime sets sights on axeing Pheu Thai
News, Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 27/02/2018
» The Pheu Thai Party faces the prospect of dissolution after it was accused of allowing former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra, who is widely believed to be its de facto leader, to control its internal affairs.
Germany suspends visas for Cambodian government members
Reuters, Published on 23/02/2018
» PHNOM PENH: Germany said on Thursday it has suspended preferential visas for private travel by members of Cambodia's government, including Prime Minister Hun Sen, following a government crackdown on the opposition.
Pheu Thai denies Thaksin influence
News, Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 23/02/2018
» The Pheu Thai Party denies former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra is pulling the strings behind the former ruling party, which may be considered a violation of the new charter prohibiting a party from being influenced or controlled by an outsider.
Parties shy away from activists
News, Published on 19/02/2018
» Political parties have brushed aside calls by pro-election activists to join them to press for an early election, warning the activists could be seen to be a political tool and their pro-election campaign could lose legitimacy with politicians taking part.
One India, one election
Asia focus, Narendra Kaushik, Published on 19/02/2018
» After introducing a single nationwide Goods and Services Tax in India, the government of Prime Minister Narendra Modi is now floating the idea of a single election day for the entire country.
Detained Kem Sokha rejects new opposition movement
Reuters, Published on 20/01/2018
» PHNOM PENH: Cambodia's detained opposition leader Kem Sokha has declined to join a new movement, founded by prominent exiles following a ban on the main opposition party, his lawyer said on Saturday.
Asean's busy election calendar
Asia focus, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 15/01/2018
» What should we expect for Asean in 2018? On the economic front, the overall picture remains unclear even though export growth is likely to continue on the back of improving global demand. But what is certain is that domestic politics will ultimately dominate the headlines.
Exiled Cambodian opposition members set up new movement
Associated Press, Published on 14/01/2018
» PHNOM PENH: Foreign-based members of Cambodia's dissolved opposition party have launched a movement to demand the release of its detained leader and to call for free and fair elections and possibly protests.
Critics decry push to turn S44 orders into law
News, Post Reporters, Published on 11/01/2018
» Government agencies have been asked to review Section 44 orders and propose which ones should be passed into law to ensure they remain in effect after the dissolution of the National Council for Peace and Order (NCPO).