House Speaker Chuan Leekpai has approached at least four former premiers and representatives of political parties to be part of the panel, which may also include protest groups.
A poll by Bangkok’s Suan Dusit University found more than 62% of participants said discontent with King Maha Vajiralongkor was the key reason for the recent protests.
The letter, to be delivered to German Embassy officials, will seek to scrutinize whether the king has exercised royal authority during his time there in violation of the country’s law.
The military & royal elite, who have long held power in Thailand, must decide whether to meet some or all protest demands, or take aggressive steps to shut down demonstrations.
In episode 600 of ThePrint's 'Cut The Clutter', Shekhar Gupta discusses why youngsters in Thailand are protesting against the monarchy and the military.
The two of the main protest organizations have vowed to stage mass gatherings until all of their demands, which include rewriting of the constitution & reform of the monarchy, are met.
The protests are underpinned by years of sluggish growth now exacerbated by the coronavirus pandemic, which has put the Thai economy on course for its worst performance ever.
Bangkok: In Thailand’s democracy, emojis and retweets are becoming the new ballots.
On Monday, protest organizers asked supporters on Facebook whether they should hold rallies...
While bond yields tend to fall amid low inflation & interest rate cuts, market experts say they’ve been rising due to concerns over tax collections, fiscal deficit & potential impact of US tariffs.
It is one of the most advanced long-range air defence and anti-missile radars. It has been acquired under an about USD 145-million deal signed in 2020.
In its toughest time in decades because of floods, Punjab would’ve expected PM Modi to visit. If he has the time for a Bihar tour, why not a short visit to next-door Punjab?
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