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HEARING VOICES: U.S. Re-elects Barack Obama?

The United States re-elected Barack Obama. How does this affect Thailand? What…

Reds, Yellows, Others Struggle For Useful Obama Victory Metaphor

BANGKOK – Following the re-election of US President Barack Obama, leaders of…

Expat Shocked His Letters To Editor Didn’t Sway US Election

UDON THANI – Long-time Thailand resident and prolific letter writer Bill Arnold…

Specter Of Yet Another Election Too Depressing To Contemplate

BANGKOK – As the Election Commission continues its investigation into several political…

Army, Thaksin, Pleased With Successful Illusion of Difference

BANGKOK – With the highly-anticipated July 3 general election completed smoothly with…

Police Prepare For Election Day Expat Sobriety Riots

BANGKOK – Thailand’s police have called up all reserve staff for a…

Army Chief Slams Dry Cleaner

BANGKOK – Just a week before crucial national elections, army chief Prayuth…

HEARING VOICES: Thailand’s First Female PM?

If the Pheu Thai party wins, Yingluck Shinawatra would be Thailand’s first…

30-Something Voters Who No Longer Stay Out Until 3am Depressed To Find Themselves Supporting Purachai

BANGKOK – The upcoming July election has revealed yet another wrinkle in…

Pheu Thai Nominates Thaksin’s Sister For PM In Stunning Display Of Meritocracy, Progressive Thinking

BANGKOK – Thailand’s major opposition party signaled its intentions to open a…