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WORLD

Russia brands Nobel Prize-winning rights group Memorial 'extremist'

AFP, Published on 09/04/2026

» MOSCOW - Russia's Supreme Court labelled the Nobel Prize-winning human rights group Memorial "extremist" on Thursday, making it easier for authorities to prosecute its supporters and those who work with it.

WORLD

Telenor faces lawsuit over claims it exposed Myanmar customers to junta repression

Reuters, Published on 08/04/2026

» A Swedish non-profit filed a class action lawsuit against Telenor on Tuesday ​on behalf of over 1,200 people whose phone data it says ‌the Norwegian telecommunications' Myanmar subsidiary shared with the country's military junta following a 2021 coup.

THAILAND

Cambodians busted filming Thai military checkpoint

Online Reporters, Published on 07/04/2026

» SA KAEO: Thai border rangers have detained two Cambodian nationals in Aranyaprathet district after discovering images of a ranger checkpoint and natural crossings on their mobile phone, raising concerns over possible espionage. 

BUSINESS

US fund Pershing Square launches takeover bid for Universal Music

AFP, Published on 07/04/2026

» PARIS — American hedge fund Pershing Square, led by the activist investor Bill Ackman, announced Tuesday that it had offered to buy Universal Music Group in a merger, saying it believed the music giant was undervalued by stock markets.

THAILAND

Navy disciplines officer for assaulting conscript 

Online Reporters, Published on 05/04/2026

» The Royal Thai Navy has ordered the disciplinary detention of a commander for seven days after an investigation found he used excessive force against a naval conscript, in violation of navy regulations and standing orders.

OPINION

New government must tackle SLAPP lawsuits

News, Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 04/04/2026

» As the Anutin Charnvirakul government is about to officially begin work on Monday, with the cabinet formally sworn in, the public expects it to fulfil electoral pledges, address urgent issues, and pass crucial laws in the parliamentary pipeline.

THAILAND

PM replaces Phiphat as war centre head

News, Post Reporters, Published on 02/04/2026

» Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul will appoint Ekniti Nitithanprapas to head the Middle East war monitoring centre, replacing Phiphat Ratchakitprakarn, in a move aimed at easing public concern.

THAILAND

Three-phase fuel crisis contingency plan announced

Online Reporters, Published on 31/03/2026

» The government has announced a three-phase contingency plan to cope with a potential full-scale energy crisis, including fuel rationing and limited operating hours for petrol stations and shopping malls, should the war in the Middle East lead to the closure of two crucial maritime chokepoints.

WORLD

Ye Win Oo appointed Myanmar's new military chief

Reuters, Published on 30/03/2026

» NAY PYI TAW — ⁠Ye ⁠Win Oo ​has ​been ‌appointed Myanmar's new military chief, military-owned media showed on Monday, ​as ⁠his predecessor Min Aung Hlaing ‌was nominated for a presidential vote ⁠in the country's parliament.

THAILAND

Pride parade set for May 31

News, Poramet Tangsathaporn, Published on 27/03/2026

» The Bangkok Pride Parade is scheduled for May 31 as Thailand bids to host World Pride 2030.