Surayud Chulanont

24 Apr 2007

When Thailand's military seized power in a bloodless coup last September, one of the casualties was the country's most progressive constitution since the end of absolute monarchy in 1932.

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Women in the crossfire

31 Mar 2007

The killers arrived under the cover of darkness, creeping up to the shabby bamboo huts where the schoolboys lay resting. Earlier that evening, the boys had accompanied the principal of their...

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Stumbles and missteps in Thailand

10 Mar 2007

Some heavy waves have rocked Thailand's military-appointed government over the past few weeks, washing away yet more precious credibility. This is not what interim Prime Minister Surayud Chulanont...

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Thailand sees dark side of rule by force

2 Jan 2007

The horrifying bomb blasts that hit the streets of Bangkok on Sunday as people were preparing to celebrate New Year suggest that the situation in Thailand is getting worse.

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Thailand's monarchy keeps its distance from election impasse

4 Apr 2006

As the world's longest-serving constitutional monarch, Thailand's King Bhumibol Adulyadej carries an immense moral authority that few figures of royalty can match.

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