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MFP's reforming spirit will live on
News, Veera Prateepchaikul, Published on 22/07/2024
» Come what may on Aug 7, the opposition Move Forward Party (MFP) appears to be ready to face the axe from the Constitutional Court. The party could be dissolved and/or all 11 members of the executive committee barred from contesting elections for 10 years, as sought by the Election Commission.
The power of boycotts
Thana Boonlert, Published on 24/07/2023
» Soon after Move Forward Party (MFP) leader Pita Limjaroenrat failed to gather enough support for the premiership, some voters launched retaliatory campaigns with the hashtag #senatorbusiness to boycott business networks of handpicked junta senators who rejected him or abstained. Senators then took legal action against those who they believe harass them and their families. Voters are not only cutting off social relations but also punishing senators for committing crimes against democracy.
Workers should have say in restart talks
News, Paritta Wangkiat, Published on 20/04/2020
» When Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha announced during the government's Friday television programme that he would seek advice from top 20 Thai billionaires on how to overcome the economic crisis resulting from the coronavirus pandemic, the nation's jaw dropped.
Silly conspiracy theories fall flat with young folk
News, Surasak Glahan, Published on 17/10/2019
» The latest attempt to try to find fault with Future Forward Party leader Thanathorn Juangroongruangkit for having his picture taken with Hong Kong democracy activist Joshua Wong is not only misplaced, but very silly.
Unjustifiable evil
News, Postbag, Published on 17/10/2019
» Re: "'Political warfare' worries veteran critic", (BP, Oct 16).
Finding a place for Thailand's SMEs
News, Pavida Pananond, Published on 23/08/2019
» Thailand's economy appears both odd and contradictory. On one hand, it continues to expand in the 3% range, an appealing growth trend by international standards. On the other hand, cursory and anecdotal evidence suggests the Thai economy is mired in a prolonged malaise.
Medicine that entertains
Life, Kanokporn Chanasongkram, Published on 18/03/2019
» After the fantasy period TV melodrama Bupphaesannivas (Love Destiny) aired last year, the nation was hooked on the series, which rekindled an interest in Thai history and culture.
'Mai pen rai' politics
News, Postbag, Published on 12/12/2018
» Re: "Thirayuth: Regime has 'plot to cling to power'", (Online, Dec 10).