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Overseas voting almost done
News, Post Reporters, Published on 05/05/2023
» More than 80% of Thais living abroad who are eligible to do so have reportedly showed up to cast their votes ahead of the May 14 general election, according to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA).
Why the West should not give up on Cambodia
News, Published on 02/11/2019
» The US and EU are considering withdrawing economic privileges from Cambodia for the way elections were held last year. The ruling party won all parliamentary seats because the opposition had been crippled. Opposition leaders were disqualified and their party dissolved. By western standards, Cambodia's election fell far short of democratic norms and the result was unfair at best, illegitimate at worst. Strangely, however, there was no widespread protest. Instead, there was a palpable sense of relief among ordinary Cambodians when the elections were over.
City histories vanishing amid growth
Published on 28/08/2014
» Century-old shophouses, twisting alleyways and temples scented with incense still pulsate with the pursuit of old trades and time-honoured rituals of families who have lived in Bangkok's Chinatown for generations - but probably not for much longer.
Conflict hurts Bangkok 'liveability'
dpa, Published on 19/08/2014
» MANILA – Conflicts around the world have led to an overall decline in the liveability of the world's cities over the past five years, a survey said Tuesday.
Thai bus firm to expand into Cambodia
Amornrat Mahitthirook, Published on 31/07/2014
» Bus operator Nakhonchai Air plans to open three new services linking Thailand, Cambodia and Vietnam.
Anti-Chinese riots underscore anxiety about Beijing's territorial claims
Asia focus, Post Reporters, Published on 19/05/2014
» Escalating tensions between China and Vietnam, which exploded into violence last week, are expected to have some impact on the overall growth of Vietnam as investors grow worried about conditions in the country.
Thailand urges protection of citizens in Vietnam
Published on 15/05/2014
» Thailand has called on the Vietnamese government to protect its citizens and companies as anti-China protests spearheaded by Vietnamese workers continued on Thursday.
Mekong people power urged
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 05/04/2014
» Environmentalists are calling on leaders across the lower Mekong region to push for the establishment of a Mekong People's Council to protect and preserve the international river.
Take lead in saving Mekong, govt told
Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 28/03/2014
» The government should take a lead role in protecting the Mekong River during the Mekong River Commission (MRC) Summit in Vietnam next week by calling for the suspension of two hydropower dam projects on the river, activists say.
SET swoons on rally call
Business, Published on 03/01/2014
» Thai shares sank 5.23% to the lowest level in almost 16 months and the baht fell to just shy of 33 to the US dollar on the first trading day of 2014 due to mounting political worries after anti-government protesters announced they will step up action.