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It will blow over
Postbag, Published on 24/08/2025
» Re: "Thailand's costly political storms", (Opinion, Aug 22).
MP probes inaction on Cambodia
News, Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 21/08/2025
» Rangsiman Rome, chairman of the House Committee on National Security, Border Affairs, National Strategy and Reform, has questioned why the government has not pursued legal action against Cambodia at the International Criminal Court (ICC), despite what he described as overwhelming evidence and Thailand's advantage in the dispute.
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.
Voting fraud still an issue
Oped, Editorial, Published on 19/08/2025
» The latest report about MPs receiving cash offers to vote for bills proposed by the government shows how money politics continues to corrode Thailand's parliamentary system. An immediate and thorough investigation is needed to clear up any doubts about the integrity of our lawmakers and find out who the wrongdoers are, in the hope of preventing illegal lobbying in the future.
Diplomacy via education
News, Editorial, Published on 16/08/2025
» The recent border skirmishes between Thailand and neighbouring Cambodia have aroused fervent nationalism and hateful sentiments in society. While collective angst is understandable, it is alarming to witness our parliamentarians display such zealous attitudes.
Thai asset rally set to extend on tariff relief, foreign inflows
Published on 11/08/2025
» The Thai baht’s rally this quarter looks poised to extend, fuelled by easing trade tensions and a resurgence of foreign interest in local equities.
'Old guard' weighs idea of outsider PM
News, Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 09/08/2025
» As the Constitutional Court is set to hand down a ruling against suspended Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra for her controversial phone call with Cambodian strongman Hun Sen that was later leaked, most political pundits remain downbeat on her prospects. Should she be dismissed, the ruling Pheu Thai Party would have to form a new cabinet.
Border crisis blues
Published on 03/08/2025
» Simmering tensions along the Thai-Cambodian border have intensified the political storm in Thailand, with analysts saying the Pheu Thai-led government is rapidly losing public trust amid accusations of weak leadership, poor crisis communication, and possible secret dealings.
Pheu Thai earns poor marks
Business, Published on 28/07/2025
» The government led by Paetongtarn Shinawatra is set to complete its first year in office this September.