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Quick-fix political remedies set us back years
Oped, Voranai Vanijaka, Published on 14/05/2018
» News media described it as a "shock", an "upset" and a "political earthquake" among other things. Few, if any, predicted it or expected it. But alas, the seemingly invincible populist regime with the mass working class as its support base is defeated in the national election. The victor? An opposition that's historically backed by the traditional establishment and urban elite.
We're not deaf!
News, Postbag, Published on 10/05/2018
» The completion of the toll road at Pattaya's Nong Prue junction will no doubt improve the lives of many commuters
Taking turns at the trough
News, Postbag, Published on 09/05/2018
» Re: "Protesters pledge coup anniversary march", (BP, May 6).
Life on the other side
News, Postbag, Published on 08/05/2018
» Re: 'PM takes huge funds vow to Buri Ram', (BP, May 7).
Scandals confirm what we already know
Oped, Voranai Vanijaka, Published on 07/05/2018
» Thailand has no shortage of national scandals; one after another in less than six months, starting from November of last year. It began with junta leader Gen Prayut Chan-o-cha berating a fisherman down south for daring to matter-of-factly ask him tough questions. Next came deputy junta leader Gen Prawit Wongsuwon flashing his posh taste for luxury watches, which supposedly were borrowed from generous friends.