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Politics of religion
Oped, Postbag, Published on 23/03/2024
» Re: "Buddhism is always oddly political", (Opinion, March 16).
What Modi has figured out that Trump never has
News, Mihir Sharma, Published on 21/03/2024
» Excitement and uncertainty used to accompany general elections in India. Polls swung back and forth, coalitions formed and reformed, analysts dissected policy platforms and assessed the prospects of hundreds of individual candidates. As India embarked on its 18th general election campaign on Tuesday, there is no electricity in the air. It is hard to find anyone who believes Prime Minister Narendra Modi will lose his bid for a third term in office.
PM2.5 needs a bright spark
Oped, Editorial, Published on 19/03/2024
» Air pollution woes in Chiang Mai grabbed national headlines after Pita Limjaroenrat, list-MP and chief adviser to the Move Forward Party, urged the Srettha administration to declare the northern tourist town a disaster zone to unlock more funding to fight pollution in the province.
Consumer council sets sights on AI
News, Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 16/03/2024
» The Thailand Consumer Council (TCC) has urged the government to modernise the Consumer Protection Act, BE 2522 (1979), to reflect evolving technology trends, particularly artificial intelligence (AI).
So where's the opposition?
News, Published on 16/03/2024
» The Move Forward Party's (MFP) reluctance to mount a censure motion against the government in parliament is lending credence to rumours of a backroom deal being struck between the main opposition party and the ruling Pheu Thai Party.
A free and fair Senate
Oped, Editorial, Published on 14/03/2024
» With the election of a new set of senators on the horizon, curiosity is growing to see if past blunders can be avoided so as not to stigmatise the Upper House.
So-called democracy
Oped, Postbag, Published on 14/03/2024
» Re: "Poll agency targets MFP for dissolution", (BP, March 13).
Opposition submits general debate motion
Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 13/03/2024
» The opposition on Wednesday formally submitted a motion seeking a three-day general debate, billing it as the first evaluation of the coalition government’s work performance.
Chiang Mai calling for Thaksin
Online Reporters, Published on 12/03/2024
» From the enthusiasm of Pheu Thai politicians to the atmosphere around sites associated with Shinawatra family ancestors, all signs point to high anticipation for Thaksin Shinawatra’s first visit to his home province of Chiang Mai in almost two decades.
Committee backs navy's frigate plan
News, Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 11/03/2024
» PATHUM THANI: The House of Representatives committee on the armed forces has thrown its support behind the Royal Thai Navy's (RTN) plan to procure a new frigate, saying the new ship, which will be assembled locally, will lead to more jobs for local workers.