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The risks of going early
News, Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 03/11/2025
» A censure motion, feared as a potential death warrant for Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul's government, could accelerate an early dissolution of the House of Representatives before the tentative deadline set under the memorandum of agreement (MoA) between the ruling Bhumjaithai Party (BJT) and the opposition People's Party (PP).
Activists demand appeal in Thaksin's lese majeste case
News, Wassayos Ngamkham, Published on 23/09/2025
» Around 30 members of the People's Democratic Reform Committee (PDRC) and the Dharma Army on Monday gathered at the Office of the Attorney General (OAG) on Chaeng Watthana Road to demand that it appeal Thaksin Shinawatra's acquittal in the lese majeste case against him.
Australia moves to speed up third country deportation of non-citizens
Reuters, Published on 03/09/2025
» SYDNEY — Australia is expected to pass a law on Thursday making it easier to deport non-citizens to third countries, reviving criticism from human rights groups that it was "dumping" refugees in small island states and drawing comparisons with policies of US President Donald Trump.
Thaksin royal insult acquittal sparks debate
Published on 31/08/2025
» The Criminal Court's decision on Aug 22 to dismiss a lèse-majesté case against former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra has triggered intense debate among academics, legal scholars, and politicians, highlighting long-standing concerns about fairness, transparency, and consistency in the judicial system.
Trump's doubling of tariffs on Indian imports takes effect, hiking tensions
Bloomberg News, Published on 27/08/2025
» WASHINGTON/NEW DELHI — US President Donald Trump's doubling of tariffs on goods from India to as much as 50% took effect as scheduled on Wednesday, escalating tensions between the world's two largest democracies and strategic partners.
AG under pressure to appeal court verdict on Thaksin
Published on 23/08/2025
» The Attorney General (AG) is under pressure to appeal the Criminal Court's decision to dismiss the lèse majesté case against former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra.
Tariff talks are unlikely to go as planned
Oped, Chartchai Parasuk, Published on 24/07/2025
» It is only a week away from the Aug 1 deadline when the 36% reciprocal tariff levied on Thai exports to the US will take effect.
Embracing inclusivity
Life, Suwitcha Chaiyong, Published on 07/07/2025
» To create global recognition and stimulate the economy in both the business sector and tourism in urban areas, the campaign My Pride Thailand was launched recently.
Thailand's export-led model needs rejig
Oped, Pavida Pananond, Published on 03/07/2025
» Time is running out for Thailand, and the stakes have never been higher. As Finance Minister Pichai Chunhavajira arrived in Washington this week for critical trade talks with the US negotiation team, Thailand confronts not just a tariff negotiation but an existential challenge to its export-dependent economic model. With US President Donald Trump's 90-day grace period expiring on July 8, Thailand must secure a deal or face a punishing 36% tariff that threatens to unravel decades of export-led development strategy.
GCNT Launches SDG Report, Announces July Expo
Published on 01/07/2025
» The Global Compact Network Thailand (GCNT) has launched its latest report, “Forward Faster Now: SDGs Mega Trends 2025”, highlighting four major sustainability trends that Thai businesses must urgently understand and adapt to. This report serves as a crucial guide for executives, business leaders, academics, students, and sustainability advocates, at a time when the world is facing compounded crises and the 2030 SDG deadline is fast approaching.