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Parole process hints at Yingluck's return
Oped, Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 14/12/2024
» The release on parole of convicts in the rice scandal case one after another has sparked speculation about the prospective return of former prime minister Yingluck Shinawatra, who fled the country to avoid imprisonment in the same case.
Stars align for Yingluck's return
News, Veera Prateepchaikul, Published on 09/12/2024
» The prospect of fugitive former prime minister Yingluck Shinawatra returning home to celebrate the Songkran festival in mid-April is not just wishful thinking by her brother Thaksin, given developments concerning a few key players in the infamous rice-pledging scheme and the Corrections Department's move to draft regulations pertaining to detentions outside prison.
No escaping Thaksin
Oped, Editorial, Published on 20/03/2024
» Pheu Thai's attempt to prevent any discussion concerning former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra in the upcoming general debate may prove to be counterproductive to the party's efforts to win back its popularity.
Move Forward Party must not betray trust
Oped, Editorial, Published on 04/11/2023
» The Move Forward Party (MFP) seems to have a knack for shooting itself in the foot. Instead of making an internal probe a showcase for responsibility in Thai politics, its investigation into two male MPs accused of sexual harassment has backfired, raising doubts about the party's stance on accountability and gender equality.
Yok case shows need for a rethink
News, Editorial, Published on 25/06/2023
» A recent controversy involving a prestigious high school refusing to enrol 15-year-old political activist Thanalop "Yok" Phalanchai reflects a lack of protection for rule-defying students.
Local sports stars?
Oped, Postbag, Published on 07/01/2023
» Re: "More than a handful" (PostBag, Dec 31).
Crimes abroad
News, Postbag, Published on 17/04/2022
» Re: "US drugs trio face charges at home too", (BP, April 11).
Time to reform parole system
Oped, Editorial, Published on 20/03/2022
» The Ministry of Justice should have been praised for its policy for pardoning prisoners. Yet the way it has managed the pardon system only invites more questions which have backfired on the noble policy.
Why go silent on singer
News, Postbag, Published on 09/01/2022
» Re: ''Covid measures in place for Phuket's NY countdown", (BP, Dec 30).
The most natural of acts
Oped, Postbag, Published on 03/10/2021
» Re: "Green light the red light", (Editorial, Oct 1).