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Yingluck must be an MP and the PM
News, Saritdet Marukatat, Published on 12/08/2013
» Yingluck Shinawatra is not only the prime minister, she is also a member of parliament. The problem is that she seems to enjoy her premiership status and does not care much about being a member of parliament, although her name tops the roll call of Pheu Thai's party-list representatives.
Hun Sen can't expect help from Thaksin
News, Saritdet Marukatat, Published on 19/08/2013
» 'Hello Thaksin, this is Hun Sen calling. I might need you back to be my adviser again. It's serious.''
Asean fails to step into the Rohingya mess
News, Saritdet Marukatat, Published on 06/05/2013
» The Rohingya problem in Myanmar could have been a blessing in disguise for the Association of Southeast Asian Nations. The issue reminds Asean backers that the three "legs" of its supporting pillar _ economic, social and security _ should be going in the same direction, even if at a different pace.
Super cars put spotlight on the DSI
News, Saritdet Marukatat, Published on 10/06/2013
» This is a test for the DSI, which has been quite a disappointment ...Welcome to Si Sa Ket, home of Phra Viharn National Park and ... super cars. The Northeast province is a fragile part of the border with Cambodia because of the land dispute around Preah Vihear temple. But in fact it has a hidden asset that few knew about until May 29. Si Sa Ket, the province with a sleepy provincial town, is a haven for luxury car owners.
No need to be a 'hosting hub'
News, Saritdet Marukatat, Published on 17/06/2013
» One down. Another one should be gone, soon. Thumbs up to the Bureau of International Expositions (BIE) for its decision to dump Thailand as a contender for the host of World Expo 2020.
It has taken foreign clout to force action
News, Saritdet Marukatat, Published on 24/06/2013
» 'Your attention, please. The plane will descend to Phuket International Airport shortly. All passengers please remain seated and fasten your seat belts until the aircraft comes to a complete stop. All passengers please fill out an immigration form and proceed to the immigration counter upon arrival. For those who are visiting Phuket for the first time as a tourist, we strongly recommend that you read a statement by the EU ambassadors in Bangkok in the seat pocket right in front of you before you go into the arrival hall.''
Karun should foot bill for fight to replace him
News, Saritdet Marukatat, Published on 13/05/2013
» The flying-kick man deserved to be floored by the Supreme Court. But Karun Hongsakul's patch is still a difficult one for the Democrats to crack, even as the man himself is forced to watch the by-election for his old seat in Don Muang from the sidelines.
Yaowapa is ready to stir up Pheu Thai
News, Saritdet Marukatat, Published on 20/05/2013
» Pheu Thai MPs be warned. Yaowapa Wongsawat is back, and she is watching you.
A department is rapped for its deficiencies
News, Saritdet Marukatat, Published on 27/05/2013
» How many trees and bushes did the Highway Department uproot from a road leading to Khao Yai National Park when it doubled the traffic lanes to four last year? One, two, 1,000 _ or thousands?
Flawed airport exposed by 'Great Escape'
News, Saritdet Marukatat, Published on 03/06/2013
» Suvarnabhumi airport lives up to its slogan, the ''Airport of Smiles''. At least for Carlo Konstantin Kohl. The German fugitive showed Thai authorities how friendly Suvarnabhumi is when passengers want to leave the airport without the bother of having to wait in immigration lanes or mingling among the long lines of air travellers passing through the place.