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City planning for all
News, 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.
New bill to tackle bribery in state services
Published on 26/07/2024
» A new bill aimed at facilitating licensing and setting standards for government services is in progress and will be an innovative tool to curb bribery and graft in the public sector, according to Wissanu Krea-ngam, the prime minister’s legal adviser.
Thai athletes put new spin on unloved Olympic jacket
Online Reporters, Published on 24/07/2024
» The old, unloved Thai Olympic team uniform may have been officially dumped but the country’s table tennis players have decided it should not be left in the closet for good.
Court sets Aug 14 for decision in Srettha dismissal case
Published on 24/07/2024
» The Constitutional Court announced on Wednesday that it will deliver its ruling on Aug 14 in a case seeking the dismissal of Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin.
In defence of Tokyo 2020, the loneliest Olympics
News, Published on 24/07/2024
» The 2020 Tokyo Olympics were a "suicide mission", warned one of Japan's richest men. "Cursed", said a former prime minister. Even contemplating hosting them in the midst of Covid would be "simply beyond reason", said one sponsor.
Let's get soft power right
News, Editorial, Published on 22/07/2024
» The recent controversy over the Olympic uniforms for Thai athletes highlights a significant gap in the government's understanding and vision of promoting soft power.
Bangladesh deadly protests escalate, PM cancels overseas trips
Bloomberg News, Published on 20/07/2024
» DHAKA - Bangladesh's Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina shelved her overseas travel plans that were to start Sunday, Agence France-Presse reported, amid escalating protests that have killed dozens and triggered a nationwide internet blackout.
Global court says Israel's occupation of territories violates international law
New York Times, Published on 20/07/2024
» THE HAGUE - The International Court of Justice said Friday that Israel's occupation of the West Bank and east Jerusalem, and its settlements there, violated international law — the most sweeping stance laid out by the world's highest court on an issue that has been the subject of debates and resolutions at the United Nations (UN) for decades.
Southgate makes a wise decision to quit as manager
Sports, Nobby Piles, Published on 20/07/2024
» Gareth Southgate's resignation as England manager hardly came as a surprise. It was clear that despite reaching the final of Euro 24 all the abuse he received from critics during the tournament had hurt him deeply. After all, he had been England's most successful boss since 1966 World Cup winner Sir Alf Ramsey.