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Election date needed now
News, Editorial, Published on 28/05/2018
» Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha played first cool but now cute with his four-year-old promise of holding general elections. Since 2015, the prime minister has promised numerous times that a parliamentary election would occur "next year". Most recently, on the anniversary of his coup, he waffled again, stating there will be an election "no earlier than" early next year.
Censors shield corrupt
News, Postbag, Published on 28/05/2018
» Re: "It's the corruption, stupid", (Opinion, May 27).
Does China trump US on military?
News, Published on 28/05/2018
» When is US$227 billion greater than $606 billion? When comparing Chinese defence spending to that of the US -- and if army chief-of-staff Mark Milley is the one doing the maths.
America the unwelcoming
Asia focus, Erich Parpart, Published on 28/05/2018
» If you saw the recent Asia Power Index complied by the Lowy Institute, you may have been surprised to see the United States ranked above China as the pre-eminent power in Asia in 2018. One major factor giving America the edge was "cultural influence".
World Cup song by Will Smith divides opinion
Sports, Published on 27/05/2018
» LONDON: World Cup organisers divided fans by releasing the tournament's official song on Friday -- a fast-paced dance tune titled Live It Up featuring American actor and rapper Will Smith.
People concerned about elections, democracy: Poll
Online Reporters, Published on 27/05/2018
» Most people mention elections and the country's state of democracy when asked what they are concerned about regarding today's Thai politics, according to the result of an opinion survey by Suan Dusit Poll.
Problem over safety standards of consumer goods serious: Nida Poll
Online Reporters, Published on 27/05/2018
» A majority of people say many consumer products are unsafe, making it difficult for them to decide which to buy, according to the result of an opinion survey by the National Institute of Development Administration or Nida Poll.
It's the corruption, stupid
News, Alan Dawson, Published on 27/05/2018
» After promising the nation a Mercedes Benz C-500 of an anti-regime protest, activists produced a three-owner 2007 Toyota Corolla gathering. It impressed and struck fear into the hearts of, well, no one.
Protest marks symbolic victory for activists
News, Wasant Techawongtham, Published on 26/05/2018
» The show of force by the police on Tuesday makes me wonder: Between the junta and the demonstrators, who is afraid of whom?
Ban toxic glyphosate
News, Postbag, Published on 26/05/2018
» According to a May 24 report, the Hazardous Substance Committee, in reference to a ban on three toxic pesticides, said "there were insufficient studies confirming they were health hazards", and thus have allowed their continued use. One of the three is glyphosate, known as "Roundup".