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Thai army ‘sorry’ for fatal beating
News, Published on 29/05/2025
» The Royal Thai Army (RTA) has expressed its condolences to the family of a conscript who was fatally beaten during disciplinary training last year.
Phuket doctor’s Swiss attacker gets jail
Post Reporters, Published on 23/05/2025
» The Court of Appeal has sentenced a Swiss national to one month in prison for assaulting a doctor in Phuket last year, in a case that drew widespread attention.
Can Ukraine survive Trump presidency?
News, Gwynne Dyer, Published on 21/05/2025
» We are getting very close to the point where Donald Trump realises that his dear friend, Vladimir Putin, has been playing him for a fool. The Russian president never had the slightest intention of moderating his war aims, which include the annexation of much of Ukraine and the demotion of the rest to the status of a puppet state.
Energy minister’s shareholding under microscope
Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 06/05/2025
» Political activist Sonthiya Sawasdee has called on the Election Commission (EC) to investigate shareholdings in four companies by Energy Minister Pirapan Salirathavibhaga.
Warrant out for Swiss man in Phuket assault case
Post Reporters, Published on 22/04/2025
» The Phuket Kwaeng Court has issued an arrest warrant for a Swiss man after he failed to attend a hearing for a ruling in a high-profile assault case involving a Thai doctor, according to the doctor’s lawyer.
Bigger Asean could counter tariffs
Oped, Published on 17/04/2025
» When US President Donald Trump finally unleashed his long-threatened tariff blitz, the scale and scope were far worse than most governments expected. It came as no surprise that China would be the hardest hit, but the punishing duties imposed on most Asian countries were a profound shock.
ONE Championship’s Nico Carrillo jokes ‘my fiancee is next opponent’ as wedding takes priority after major win
Published on 08/04/2025
» Nico Carrillo quipped that his next opponent will be “my fiancee” with the ONE Championship star set to marry his “best friend” this summer.
GOT7 back in BKK, Park Ji-hoon set for screen sequel
Life, Suwitcha Chaiyong, Published on 04/04/2025
» The wait is finally over for fans of K-pop sensation GOT7 and South Korean actor Park Ji-hoon as the group is set to hold a concert at Rajamangala National Stadium. Meanwhile, the South Korean coming-of-age series Weak Hero Class 2, which features Park Ji-hoon, is set to launch on Netflix Thailand for a new season on April 25.
Milking Moo Deng
Oped, Postbag, Published on 08/03/2025
» Re: "Minister rejects criticism over hippo's welfare", (BP, Feb 26).
Fortress North America? My brain hurts
Oped, Gwynne Dyer, Published on 08/03/2025
» 'Today the United States launched a trade war against Canada, their closest partner and ally, their closest friend," said Prime Minister Justin Trudeau on March 4. "At the same time, they're talking about working positively with Russia. Appeasing Vladimir Putin, a lying, murderous dictator."