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OPINION

Truth will prevail over Russia's war on Ukraine

Oped, Published on 25/03/2026

» This recent February marked 12 years of armed aggression against my country and also marks five years since Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine. The Kremlin has constructed a series of myths that revolve around Ukraine's Revolution of Dignity, which Russia labels a "coup d'état by a junta," the alleged "threat from Nato", the so-called "protection of Russian-speaking population", and the sham referendums conducted at gunpoint in the temporarily occupied territories of Ukraine, which are legally null and void.

WORLD

Myanmar parliament starts president-selection process on March 30

Reuters, Published on 20/03/2026

» ​Myanmar's parliament ⁠will ⁠start the process to elect ​a new president on March 30, officials said on Friday, a ​vote many analysts expect ‌will be won by the head of the junta that seized power in a coup in 2021.

OPINION

Echoes ignored

Oped, Postbag, Published on 13/03/2026

» Re: "With Iran war, US is alone", (World, March 6). The Deputy Director of the German Marshall Fund, Kristina Kausch, is upset that US President Donald Trump has not sought the world's approval in his quest to destroy Iran's military abilities and for the removal of its genocidal dictatorship. One which screams daily: "Death to Israel" and "Death to America". (Time Off, Bangkok Post, March 8).

OPINION

America risks grand folly in Iran war

Oped, Thitinan Pongsudhirak, Published on 06/03/2026

» It is just the first week of the joint attack between the United States and Israel on the Islamic Republic of Iran, but the repercussions from the Middle East for the Indo-Pacific are already discernible.

THAILAND

Piyabutr explains his split with PP

News, Post Reporters, Published on 04/03/2026

» Piyabutr Saengkanokkul, secretary-general of the Progressive Movement, has explained his decision to part ways with the People's Party (PP), saying it has strayed from core organisational principles and become increasingly centralised to the point of resembling an internal dictatorship.

WORLD

Ex-South Korea leader apologises for martial law crisis

AFP, Published on 20/02/2026

» SEOUL - South Korea's disgraced former president Yoon Suk Yeol apologised on Friday for the "hardship" caused by his 2024 martial law decree, a day after he was sentenced to life in prison for insurrection.

WORLD

S. Korea court weighs death sentence for ex-president Yoon

AFP, Published on 19/02/2026

» SEOUL - A South Korean court will rule Thursday on insurrection charges against ex-president Yoon Suk Yeol, weighing whether he should be sentenced to death for his failed bid to impose military rule.

OPINION

BJT's chance to rebuild

News, Editorial, Published on 17/02/2026

» With 193 seats, the Bhumjaithai Party (BJT) has secured far more than a clear electoral victory. For the first time, a party that came only third in the 2023 national election now holds enough leverage to call the shots and shape the national political landscape in its own image.

WORLD

After Munich speech, Rubio visits Trump's allies in Slovakia and Hungary

AFP, Published on 15/02/2026

» BRATISLAVA - US Secretary of State Marco Rubio arrived in Slovakia on Sunday, continuing his European tour with visits to countries led by right-wing allies of President Donald Trump, with the next stop Hungary.

THAILAND

EC 'slow' to clear up doubts

Published on 15/02/2026

» The Election Commission (EC) is unlikely to order a nationwide recount or call a fresh election, despite allegations of irregularities in several constituencies, political analysts say.