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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.

THAILAND

Policy statement lacks heart and clarity, says Abhisit

Online Reporters, Published on 09/04/2026

» Democrat Party leader Abhisit Vejjajiva on Thursday delivered a scathing critique of Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul’s policy statement, accusing the government of lacking clarity, substance and empathy for the public, while failing to address pressing security and economic challenges.

THAILAND

People's Party leader unfazed by NACC move against 44 ex-MPs

Post Reporters, Published on 08/04/2026

» People's Party (PP) leader Natthaphong Ruengpanyawut remains unfazed as the National Anti-Corruption Commission (NACC) prepares to submit a case against 44 former MPs to the Supreme Court over efforts to amend the lese majeste law.

LIFE

From relics to daily sanctuary: inside South Korea's museum boom

Published on 06/04/2026

» On a crisp morning in Seoul, even before the exhibition halls officially open, a group of visitors stands in line outside the National Museum of Korea, a cultural institution that has recently changed from a traditional repository of ancient relics into a lively space for daily activities.

BUSINESS

Oil refineries in the spotlight

Business, Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 04/04/2026

» A proposal for the government to intervene in oil refinery costs and profits was not included as one of the seven measures recently unveiled to ease the consumer impact of surging global crude oil prices.

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.

OPINION

Rein in Gun's influence

Oped, Editorial, Published on 03/04/2026

» Influencer Guntouch "Gun" Pongpaiboonwet needs little introduction. Rising from being a noodle seller, he built his reputation through philanthropic activities -- fundraising, providing aid, and rescuing victims -- roles that also highlight systemic flaws in Thailand's bureaucracy.

BUSINESS

Finance minister expects fuel price relief soon

Published on 02/04/2026

» The Thai government is preparing to cut domestic fuel prices by targeting what it describes as “unnecessary” cost components in the national pricing structure.

WORLD

Myanmar parliament to elect president on Friday

Published on 02/04/2026

» ​Myanmar’s parliament will hold a bicameral vote to ​elect a president ‌on Friday, house speaker Aung Lin Dwe said on Thursday, with former military chief and junta leader Min Aung Hlaing in the ​running for ⁠the position.

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.