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Srettha needs just one job
News, Published on 06/04/2024
» The ruling Pheu Thai Party came to power chiefly on promises to reboot the economy, which have yet to pan out, say critics.
Thaksin: Srettha a suitable ‘transition’ leader
Published on 05/04/2024
» Former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra has praised Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin as a suitable leader during a “transition” while highlighting his own daughter’s credentials as head of the ruling Pheu Thai Party.
Deliver riders work rights
News, Editorial, Published on 05/04/2024
» The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) recently issued a praiseworthy landmark ruling regarding the status of hundreds of thousands of food delivery platform riders in Thailand, many of whom have been complaining of unfair treatment from the platform owners.
“AIRA & AIFUL” Appointed a new CEO “Kimihiro Omori”
Published on 03/04/2024
» Under the concept of "A money, your financial buddy”, AIRA & AIFUL Public Company Limited, the provider of "A money" Cash Card for Personal Finance, announced the appointment of Mr. Kimihiro Omori as Chief Executive Officer (CEO), effective from 1 April 2024. Mr. Kimihiro Omori will uphold the company's mission of delivering products and services tailored to the needs of Thai consumers, with a dedicated focus on becoming the preferred financial service provider chosen by consumers.
RTP ructions 'won't result in reforms'
News, Published on 02/04/2024
» Police reform still looks a distant prospect as internal rifts, scandals and political inference continue to beset the Royal Thai Police (RTP), according to observers.
What joining OECD means to Thailand
Oped, Kavi Chongkittavorn, Published on 02/04/2024
» Thailand's bid to become a member of the OECD (Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development) could be extremely challenging owing to the ever-changing geopolitical landscape, particularly in the Indo-Pacific region. Since the release of the OECD's Indo-Pacific Strategic Framework last year, the Paris-based intergovernmental organisation has been doubling its efforts to woo more members from the region. Both the region's No.1 and No.2 economies, Indonesia and Thailand, are high on the list.
Thailand between the US and China
Oped, Thitinan Pongsudhirak, Published on 29/03/2024
» Amid what now has to be acknowledged as a direct non-military conflict and a geoeconomic war of sorts between the United States and China, Thailand is in a quandary. While characterising Thailand's geostrategic dilemma as a US-China binary can be exaggerated and misleading, it does have a point. As with many other developing countries in the region, Thailand will come under increasing pressure to choose between the two competing superpowers. The ability not to choose thus becomes an overarching geostrategic objective.
A flat remake
Life, Tatat Bunnag, Published on 29/03/2024
» Despite initial disappointment and a lukewarm box office reception, the 1989 classic Road House has become a cult favourite over the years. Fast forward to 2024, and director Doug Liman hopes to recreate the same blend of absurd action and charismatic heroism with a revamped version of Road House featuring Jake Gyllenhaal in the lead role (originally portrayed by the late Patrick Swayze). While Liman's adaptation retains the over-the-top spirit, it struggles to capture the same magic that made the original a cult classic.
Ex-red shirt Jakrapob back in Thailand
Published on 28/03/2024
» Former Prime Minister's Office minister Jakrapob Penkair returned to Thailand on Thursday morning after 15 years in self-imposed exile. Upon arrival, he was taken to the Crime Suppression Division (CSD) to face legal action.
End of exile for ex-red shirt leader
News, Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 28/03/2024
» Former PM's Office minister and ex-red-shirt leader Jakrapob Penkair will return to Thailand today after 15 years of self-imposed exile.