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New government must tackle SLAPP lawsuits
News, Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 04/04/2026
» As the Anutin Charnvirakul government is about to officially begin work on Monday, with the cabinet formally sworn in, the public expects it to fulfil electoral pledges, address urgent issues, and pass crucial laws in the parliamentary pipeline.
Cornered Orban at risk of losing next election
News, Gwynne Dyer, Published on 28/03/2026
» Viktor Orban has not aged well. When I met him in Budapest two months before the Berlin Wall came down in 1989, he was a typical hyper-ambitious student leader. Anybody who has been to university knows the type: fluent, ruthless, perpetually on the look-out for the main chance, and oddly old still to be a student. (He was 26.)
Opposition seeks energy crisis debate
News, Post Reporters, Published on 25/03/2026
» Opposition parties agreed at their first informal whips' meeting on Tuesday to seek an urgent House debate on the country's energy crisis, with the People's Party (PP) warning it would expose alleged fuel hoarding during today's parliamentary session.
Senate split over Constitution Drafting Assembly plan
News, Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 25/03/2026
» The Senate has found itself divided over a proposal to establish a 200-member Constitution Drafting Assembly (CDA) to draft a new charter, with senators expressing both support and opposition during the latest parliamentary session.
Klatham 'waiting in the wings'
News, Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 23/03/2026
» In Thailand's fluid and transactional political landscape, the emergence of the Klatham Party as a "waiting wing" opposition reflects a calibrated strategy.
Bhumjaithai's rise casts shadow over watchdogs
News, Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 21/03/2026
» Following parliament's decisive vote for a new prime minister, Bhumjaithai Party (BJT) leader Anutin Charnvirakul is making a triumphant comeback. He now wields something akin to near-absolute power, having effectively seized control of the country's major political mechanisms and institutions.
Trump shows China how to handle Taiwan
News, Brahma Chellaney, Published on 17/03/2026
» Since returning to office last year, US President Donald Trump has ordered military strikes from the Caribbean and eastern Pacific to Africa and the Middle East, targeting alleged drug-smuggling boats and suspected terrorist groups. He has attacked Venezuela and kidnapped its leader. And he has joined Israel in a large-scale assault on Iran. Meanwhile, he is tightening a noose around Cuba, in the hope that the resulting humanitarian crisis will open the way for a "friendly takeover" of the island by the United States.
Another NACC debacle
News, Editorial, Published on 17/03/2026
» Last week, the National Anti-Corruption Commission (NACC) dismissed a petition accusing former transport minister Saksayam Chidchob of deliberately filing a false asset declaration.
Democrats 'will not join government coalition'
News, Post Reporters, Published on 12/03/2026
» Democrat leader Abhisit Vejjajiva on Wednesday confirmed the party has not been invited to join the new government being formed and would instead serve in the opposition.
Klatham ready for opposition
News, Published on 12/03/2026
» The Klatham Party is ready to take on an opposition role and could cooperate with the People's Party despite past conflicts, says its chief adviser Thamanat Prompow.