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PM must end watch saga
News, Editorial, Published on 20/01/2018
» With each passing week, details of the luxury watches worn by Deputy Prime Minister Prawit Wongsuwon, as shown in pictures taken over a number of years, have been a continual presence in the news following relentless sleuthing by the CSI LA Facebook page. The timepiece saga has raised many questions about the ethics and credibility of this government.
Poll delay likely after panel tweaks bill
Online Reporters, Published on 19/01/2018
» The general election could be delayed to February 2019 now that the panel vetting the organic law on the election of MPs has changed its effective date.
Is Thailand's civil society waking up again?
News, Thitinan Pongsudhirak, Published on 19/01/2018
» It is hard to believe how the military-backed government of Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha that appeared so strong not so long ago now looks shaky enough to be untenable.
Critics of regime's commands being kept under close watch
News, Wassana Nanuam, Published on 18/01/2018
» Activist groups calling for the annulment of 35 orders and announcements issued by the National Council for Peace and Order (NCPO) are being closely watched, regime spokesman Piyapong Klinpan says.
Worm escapes hook
News, Postbag, Published on 18/01/2018
» Re: "Prawit to resign if NACC watch probe finds him guilty", (BP, Jan 17)
Myanmar army's popularity surges amid Rohingya crackdown
Associated Press, Published on 17/01/2018
» Activist Nyo Tun spent 10 years as a political prisoner locked away by Myanmar's military in the notorious Insein prison, where he endured beatings and other cruelty for his efforts to bring democracy.
Regime 'failed to hasten reconciliation'
News, Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 15/01/2018
» The National Council for Peace and Order (NCPO) has been urged to work harder to create reconciliation, amid political tensions that will make it harder for the government to administer the country.
Regime's best-laid plans still subject to folly
News, Veera Prateepchaikul, Published on 15/01/2018
» Was Deputy Prime Minister Prawit Wongsuwon really serious when he issued a stern warning to officials of the Foreign Ministry, the Office of the Attorney-General and police that they could face malfeasance in office charges under the Criminal Code if they do not try hard enough to have fugitive former prime minister Yingluck Shinawatra sent back home to face the music?
Outsider PM bid puts democracy at risk
News, Editorial, Published on 14/01/2018
» Several developments in recent weeks have reignited speculation over the prospect of junta leader Prayut Chan-o-cha becoming a non-elected premier after the general election.
Don't rely on military
News, Postbag, Published on 14/01/2018
» Re: "Election obsessions", (PostBag, Jan 11). If Clara Holzer followed Thai-language mainstream media and social media, she would realise that the desire for a return to at least a form of democracy is not limited to the Bangkok Post, opposition Thai politicians and foreign governments. Indeed, even the junta is planning for elections later this year -- or so they say.