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Candidates vying to lead economy out of crisis
News, Published on 21/09/2024
» Sri Lanka's upcoming presidential election has become a referendum on a US$3 billion (99.1 billion baht) International Monetary Fund loan programme that has helped to pull the island nation out of its worst economic crisis since independence. The contest pits the incumbent president, who negotiated the bailout, against the country's main opposition leader -- both members of the Sri Lankan political elite -- and a Marxist politician waging a populist campaign. The three have put contrasting views before voters over how to steer the South Asian nation past the crisis.
Navigating 'rain bombs'
Life, Patipat Janthong, Published on 17/09/2024
» 'Travelling around is hard, and I'm scared of snakes. Last year, the flood lasted only three days, but this year it's been much longer. Every time it floods, the vegetables I plant die," says Nathanicha Lamai, an 8-year-old second-grader, as she shares her feelings about the flooding that has submerged her home in Sukhothai, caused by the overflowing Yom River.
Solving the Myanmar migrant surge
Oped, Kavi Chongkittavorn, Published on 17/09/2024
» With the civil conflict in Myanmar showing no signs of abating soon, Thailand faces formidable challenges in irregular migration from the country. Without adequate and sustainable solutions, Thailand's overall development, including its economy, society, and security, will be seriously impacted.
Insurgents suspected in Songkhla bombing, fire
Atch Sreshthaputra, Published on 14/09/2024
» SONGKHLA - Insurgents are suspected in the bombing of an ATM booth and a fire at a local government office in Saba Yoi district of this southern province in the early hours of Saturday. No injuries were reported.
Countries that are in step must trade together
Oped, Published on 14/09/2024
» Donald Trump and Kamala Harris agree on little except a disdain for free trade. Ahead of the 2024 US presidential election, Mr Trump has threatened a 10% across-the-board tariff on imports, while Ms Harris, whose policy positions remain murky, has indicated that she would follow in President Joe Biden's footsteps with "targeted and strategic tariffs". American politicians' free-trade enthusiasm of the 1980s and 1990s has vanished, and this scares other countries, which know that the United States -- despite its wobbles and foibles -- remains the world's most attractive trading partner.
James Earl Jones, voice of Darth Vader, dies at 93
Published on 10/09/2024
» LOS ANGELES - American actor James Earl Jones, an imposing stage and screen presence who overcame a childhood stutter to develop a stentorian voice recognised the world over as the intergalactic villain Darth Vader, has died at the age of 93.
Man plotted to kill Jews on Oct 7 anniversary
New York Times, Published on 07/09/2024
» WASHINGTON — A Pakistani citizen was arrested in Quebec this week and accused of plotting to kill "as many Jewish civilians as possible" in New York City on or near the first anniversary of the Oct 7 Hamas attacks on Israelis, according to a Justice Department complaint unsealed Friday.
Follow-ups needed
Oped, Postbag, Published on 07/09/2024
» Re: "Seed bomb threat to forest ecology", (Editorial, Sept 2), "Hilltop plot seized after landslides", (BP, 2 Sept) & "Phuket Buddha site ordered closed due to landslide risks", (BP, Sept 3).
Competence needed
Oped, Postbag, Published on 06/09/2024
» Re: "New-look cabinet to set policy agenda", (BP, Sept 5).
Russian missiles pound Ukraine's Kyiv
Published on 02/09/2024
» KYIV - Russia pounded Ukraine's capital of Kyiv with missiles early on Monday, with its mayor saying emergency services were sent to several districts following reports of damage and injuries.