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Uncharted territory and a case of déjà vu
Oped, Thitinan Pongsudhirak, Published on 09/08/2024
» Another dissolution of another election winner should feel old in Thai politics. But what happened to Move Forward Party is not just déjà vu but uncharted territory. Its dissolution fits a recurrent pattern of systematic subversion of democratic institutions in favour of autocratic preferences in disregard of the will of the majority. The Constitutional Court's breakup of Move Forward also breaks new ground that is increasingly taking centre stage in Thailand's political landscape.
Koh Mak adventures
Life, Published on 08/08/2024
» After a two-hour drive from Songkhla to the peaceful Koh Mak community, I found myself lounging on a waterfront deck savouring gentle winds and breathtaking views of the Songkhla Lake around me.
Mother's Day special
Guru, Nianne-Lynn Hendricks, Published on 06/08/2024
» With Mother's Day around the corner (it's on Aug 12 for those who have forgotten to mark their calendars), it's time to give back to the special woman who has been through your thick and thin all throughout your life. What better way to give back than by choosing one of these places for the best treats in Bangkok and beyond.
The enemy from within
News, Published on 03/08/2024
» The ruling Pheu Thai Party is going out of its way to try and shore up its waning popularity in time for the next general election a little more than three years away. But will it succeed?
Get free entry to Phu Phra Bat Historical Park
Life, Published on 01/08/2024
» After being added to the list of Unesco World Heritage Sites last week, Phu Phra Bat Historical Park is offering visitors a free admission until Aug 12. Located in the northeastern town of Udon Thani, the fifth cultural World Heritage Site in Thailand is a testament to the Sima stone tradition of the Dvaravati period.
The one thing watermelon experts do to pick sweet ones
New York Times, Published on 30/07/2024
» NEW YORK - Don't worry, it is not just you. It is hard to pick a good watermelon. So much of what determines its sweetness is beyond your control. And what is in your control may go against your instincts. It is a challenge to your sense of free will, an exercise in letting go, a gamble at the market.
HM King encourages Thais to share the highest goals
Wassana Nanuam, Published on 28/07/2024
» His Majesty the King said that it was crucial for all important position-holders in the nation to share the highest goals for Thailand, sustainable prosperity and sustainable development.
PM urges Thais to wear yellow, attend events
News, Published on 28/07/2024
» The government is urging people to wear yellow in honour of HM the King's 72nd birthday on Sunday and participate in events marking the special occasion throughout the month.
Thais earn a crack at Asean U19 title
Sports, Tor Chittinand, Published on 28/07/2024
» Thailand qualified for the final of the Asean U19 Boys' Championship with a 1-0 victory over feared Australians in Surabaya, Indonesia, on Saturday.
City planning for all
Oped, Editorial, Published on 27/07/2024
» City Hall's attempts to pass a new city planning blueprint to replace one used for a decade have hit repeated snags over the past four years. Such delays have upset commercial developers, who will likely benefit from the proposed changes.