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'Royalist democracy' seen as threat
News, Achara Ashayagachat, Published on 13/02/2012
» A royalist democracy _ a regime whereby elite groups exploit the monarchy for their political legitimacy _ poses a real danger to the country, US-based Thai scholar Thongchai Winichakul says.
Border dispute talks back on track
News, Thanida Tansubhapol, Published on 13/02/2012
» Thailand and Cambodia will today resume talks under the Joint Boundary Commission to continue surveying and demarcation work on the land boundary between the two countries.
Reds applaud improved ties with Prem
News, Published on 13/02/2012
» Red shirt people have no problem with the government's improved ties with Privy Council president Gen Prem Tinsulanonda, red shirt leader Jatuporn Prompan said yesterday.
Chuvit calls for stop to under-age sex trade
News, Published on 13/02/2012
» Maverick MP Chuvit Kamolvisit has demanded a tougher crackdown on prostitution which he says has drawn 100,000 underage girls into the sex industry.
Developers 'must plan carefully'
News, Kanana Katharangsiporn, Published on 13/02/2012
» Developers should be more careful of road width and check every detail related to construction regulations when planning a high-rise project, says the Thai Condominium Association.
Unneeded flood tour
News, Published on 13/02/2012
» Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra leaves this morning on a five-day national tour meant to focus on flood problems. She is taking 10 cabinet ministers to seven provinces which were badly hit in the deluge in the latter half of last year.
Nothing to gain
News, Published on 13/02/2012
» Since being in opposition, the Democrats have done an admirable job in checking the government's conduct.
Daily News Editorial
News, Published on 13/02/2012
» Despite government assurances, critics are not convinced that all state agencies concerned will be able put all flood-prevention measures in place before the next rainy season arrives.
One small step for Yingluck
News, Veera Prateepchaikul, Published on 13/02/2012
» As far as the government is concerned, the 10-million baht cost of staging the "Love Thailand, Move Thailand Forward" gala dinner at Government House on Friday was worth the cost despite all the criticism of bad taste, waste of taxpayers' money, a PR stunt, etc from a host of critics.
Brilliant Hantuchova defends her title
Sports, Tor Chittinand, Published on 13/02/2012
» Defending champion Daniela Hantuchova of Slovakia defended her PTT Pattaya Open title yesterday after an enthralling three-hour victory over Russian world No.26 Maria Kirilenko.