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Supporters hug Move Forward Party PM candidate Pita Limjaroenrat before he enters the parliament on Jul. 4, 2023.

Opinion: What’s Plan B, Plan C and More If Pita Fails To Become PM?

On Thursday morning at 9am to be exact, parliamentarians will vote to select the new prime minister and Move Forward Party PM candidate Pita Limjaroenrat’s future will become clear, if not clearer.

Junta's Coffee Coercion

By Pravit Rojanaphruk
​Senior Staff Writer
A poster with an image of junta leader Prayuth Chan-ocha telling Thammasat University students to put their dishes at proper places after eating at a canteen.

Opinion: Mistrust Prevails Following ‘The General’s’ Election

Two issues emerged from Sunday’s tight election result: trust and legitimacy – or the lack thereof. The Election Commission’s abrupt end of supplying poll results...

The Death of Yuwadee and Rise of Sing-Along Journalism

The death of Thailand’s longest-serving government reporter was a loss to Thai journalism and a reminder of the challenges ahead.

How to Fight the Islamic State

By Joseph S. Nye, Jr.

Ramifications of Constitutional Court’s Ruling on Monarchy Reformists

If there’s any court ruling that would have ramifications far beyond those directly involved, it’s the one made by the Constitutional Court on Wednesday
Vacharaesorn Vivacharawongse greets students during a visit to Kanchanaburi Provincial Deaf School in Kanchanaburi province on March 12, 2024.

Opinion: Vacharaesorn’s Wish to Return to Thailand Permanently Raises Many Questions

Earlier this week, Vacharaesorn Vivacharawongse, estranged son of HM the King, who grew up in the United States, told the AFP he wants to return to Thailand permanently after living there for 27 years.
Health minister Cholanan Srikaew and public health officials pose with children at an event to boost the birth rate on Nov. 15, 2023.

Opinion: The Government Wants More Thais to Have Children. Good Luck with That!

The government is pushing for a new national agenda: trying to convince and incentivize more Thais to procreate. In the words of Health Department Director General Atchara Nitiapinyasakul warns on Saturday Thais need to have more babies or there will be a shortage of workers and taxpayers six decades from now.

The Corruption and Excesses of Thai Buddhism

The latest temple fund embezzlement probes which have seen four senior monks arrested and one taking flight highlights anew the problem with Thai Buddhism.

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