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Thin majority pressures govt
Published on 20/07/2025
» Wisut Chainarun, the government chief whip, admitted the coalition's razor-thin parliamentary margin makes life awkward, and called for greater turnout from coalition MPs during House sessions.
Thaksin has 'nothing to lose'
Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 20/07/2025
» Former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra has stepped back into the political spotlight as the ruling Pheu Thai Party and his daughter, suspended Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra, find themselves on increasingly shaky ground.
The loveliness of a flying beetle
Roger Crutchley, Published on 20/07/2025
» The recent cricket match between England and India at Lord's was reportedly briefly delayed by a swarm of ladybirds which were bothering the players. It is believed to be the first recorded instance of "ladybirds stopped play". More importantly, swarm is not the correct term for these flying beetles. The collective noun for ladybirds (ladybugs for our American friends) is a "loveliness".
Disgraced South Korean ex-president faces more charges
Published on 19/07/2025
» SEOUL - Jailed ex-president Yoon Suk Yeol was indicted on additional charges on Saturday as a special prosecutor continues investigating him for his short-lived declaration of martial law in South Korea in December.
ACT urges audit of state buildings
News, Post Reporters, Published on 19/07/2025
» The Anti-Corruption Organisation of Thailand (ACT) is urging the government to urgently audit abandoned and incomplete state-funded buildings across the country, warning that if not done, the financial losses could exceed 100 billion baht.
Be wary of betting
Oped, Editorial, Published on 18/07/2025
» After the casino initiative, wrapped in a contentious entertainment complex bill, fell flat, the ruling Pheu Thai Party is now touting controversial legislation on legalising online gambling, citing the need to increase state revenues.
Domestic co-payment incentive comes under scrutiny
News, Post Reporters, Published on 18/07/2025
» The government's domestic tourism stimulus campaign has come under heavy criticism in parliament, with the opposition blasting the scheme as ineffective due to frequent technical failures, low public engagement and high potential for fraud.
Group seeks legal work for refugees
Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 17/07/2025
» A civil society network on Thursday urged a parliamentary committee to allow Myanmar refugees housed in temporary shelters here to work legally, as international humanitarian aid for them threatens to dry up soon.
EU mega-budget draws immediate German opposition
AFP, Published on 17/07/2025
» BRUSSELS - The European Union executive on Wednesday proposed a 2-trillion-euro long-term budget focused on tackling overseas competition and Russian aggression, but it was quickly shot down by Germany, the bloc’s largest member.