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PP leader faces new defamation lawsuit
News, Post Reporters, Published on 21/08/2025
» People's Party (PP) leader Natthaphong Ruengpanyawut says he is facing a criminal defamation suit filed by Gulf Development, one of Thailand's largest energy conglomerates.
The promise and peril of Bangladesh's 'youthquake'
Oped, Published on 20/08/2025
» The past year has been marked by a series of revolutions and political shocks as young people across Asia and Africa have taken to the streets, demanding accountable governments, fairer societies, and economic opportunities -- a wave of resistance that Binaifer Nowrojee has aptly termed "youthquakes".
MPs face flak for Buddhism comments
News, Post Reporters, Published on 19/08/2025
» Activist Srisuwan Janya on Monday petitioned the National Anti-Corruption Commission (NACC), calling for an investigation into two People's Party (PP) MPs whose comments during last week's House debate, he said, insulted Buddhism and risked eroding public trust in the religion.
Indians angered by tariffs call for boycott of US goods
Published on 11/08/2025
» NEW DELHI - From McDonald’s and Coca-Cola to Amazon and Apple, US-based multinationals are facing calls for a boycott in India as business executives and supporters of Prime Minister Narendra Modi stoke anti-American sentiment to protest against US tariffs.
Poll: Thais trust armed forces the most to protect national interest
Online Reporters, Published on 10/08/2025
» Thais trust the armed forces the most when it comes to protecting the national interest and resolving conflicts with Cambodia, according to an opinion survey by the National Institute of Development Administration (Nida).
Council needs experts
News, Editorial, Published on 09/08/2025
» For another year, the Metropolitan Administration Council -- known locally as the City Council -- has thrown cold water on a bid to have outsiders join its committees scrutinising the city budget to ensure efficiency, transparency and good governance, as proposed by the People's Party (PP).
State earns weak marks for messaging during tension
Business, Suchit Leesa-nguansuk, Published on 31/07/2025
» Social media platforms in Thailand recorded 2.6 million messages in July about Thailand-Cambodia border tensions, with Facebook, YouTube and X, formerly called Twitter, the top three channels.
Myanmar junta lifts emergency rule, calls for December vote
Bloomberg News, Published on 31/07/2025
» NAY PYI TAW — Myanmar’s military leadership lifted a state of emergency more than four years after it took power in a coup, a necessary step for holding elections slated to be held later this year.
BMA chief voices train fare compensation concerns
News, Post Reporters, Published on 18/07/2025
» Bangkok governor Chadchart Sittipunt has urged the government to clarify compensation terms for the 20-baht electric train fare policy, warning unclear details could expose the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) to potential legal risks.
Small is beautiful
Oped, Postbag, Published on 16/07/2025
» Re: "Empowering middle-income states", (Opinion, April 28).