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Don't rush into embracing Cambodia
Oped, Veera Prateepchaikul, Published on 03/11/2025
» A slip of the tongue has put Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul in hot water. Here is what he was quoted to have said that provoked the emotions of anti-Cambodia, ultra-nationalist groups.
When despots fall out, everyone suffers
News, Veera Prateepchaikul, Published on 28/07/2025
» In what capacity did former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra act when he wrote that several countries have expressed concerns over the fighting between Thailand and Cambodia and offered to mediate the conflict?
Thaksin's role in tariff talks raises questions
Oped, Veera Prateepchaikul, Published on 14/07/2025
» 'I have to do something for the country. Regarding the economic situation today, if I do not poke my nose in, then who will?" so said former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra on Thursday during a media forum.
Govt keen to dangle debt relief
News, Veera Prateepchaikul, Published on 24/03/2025
» Former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra's recent idea to solve the problem of non-performing loans (NPLs) in the household debt sector is just a further extension of two similar programmes introduced by a previous Pheu Thai-led government to ease the financial burden of small debtors and SMEs.
Thaksin vies for top spot with PM
News, Veera Prateepchaikul, Published on 27/01/2025
» You can call Thaksin Shinawatra a former prime minister and de facto leader of the Pheu Thai Party and, lately, also de facto prime minister, as you wish -- because none of those names are wrong. It would, however, be fiercely denied by the guardians of Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra, who insist she is still in charge of the government and running the country.
No Tak Bai miracles to deliver justice
News, Veera Prateepchaikul, Published on 28/10/2024
» There was no miracle as the clock ticked past midnight of Oct 25 marking the end of the 20-year statute of limitations in the Tak Bai case.
Senators still the biggest threat to Pita
News, Veera Prateepchaikul, Published on 12/06/2023
» The Election Commission has resolved unanimously by six votes to zero to reject three complaints challenging the qualifications of Move Forward Party leader Pita Limjaroenrat to contest the May 14 general election as a party-list candidate on ground the complaints were not lodged within the legal time limit.
Vote buying does not ensure success
News, Veera Prateepchaikul, Published on 01/08/2022
» Vote buying in parliament is an ugly form of dirty politics which normally rears its head during a censure debate, especially on the last day, before a vote is to be taken.
Opening needs caution with every step
News, Veera Prateepchaikul, Published on 18/10/2021
» Living with Covid-19 seems to be the inconvenient reality that several countries have accepted after realising that, unless there is an effective vaccine that can protect us from getting infected, the virus will remain with us and affect our livelihoods for the foreseeable future.
PM survives debate, but takes a hit
News, Veera Prateepchaikul, Published on 06/09/2021
» Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha and his five ministers survived the censure debate on Saturday.