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Israel PM names new security chief, defying attorney general
AFP, Published on 23/05/2025
» JERUSALEM - Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced Thursday his pick for the next head of the Shin Bet domestic security agency, defying the country's attorney general and a significant segment of the public.
School teacher fired after posing nude wearing Batman mask
Post Reporters, Published on 21/05/2025
» A male teacher in Uthai Thani province was dismissed for posing nude at his school while wearing only a Batman mask, according to the Education Ministry.
US academic in limbo in Thailand over royal insult case, family says
Published on 16/05/2025
» An American scholar remains in Thailand after prosecutors dropped charges against him of insulting the monarchy, his family said, as his legal jeopardy continues in a case that has raised concern in the US government.
Justice must ditch the glitz
Oped, Editorial, Published on 13/05/2025
» The recent phenomenon of talk show hosts and social media influencers seeking justice for the downtrodden represents a worrying trend for Thailand. While these celebrity crusaders offer an expedient shortcut for those seemingly failed by traditional mechanisms, their existence suggests that something could be seriously wrong with the nation's justice system.
ABOUT POLITICS: A sound bit of advice
Oped, Published on 10/05/2025
» A message has been conveyed by a former finance minister to an aspiring one -- don't be too agreeable with the government when it comes to money matters.
Thailand-based US scholar contests ‘illegal’ dismissal
Published on 07/05/2025
» American academic Paul Chambers is appealing the termination of his employment contract by Naresuan University on grounds that it was made without due process, according to Thai Lawyers for Human Rights (TLHR).
Man Utd seek to finish off Athletic Bilbao in chase for Europa glory
AFP, Published on 07/05/2025
» MANCHESTER (UNITED KINGDOM) - Manchester United are preparing for the second leg of their Europa League semi-final against Athletic Bilbao knowing only a calamity will prevent a likely showdown with Tottenham later this month.
Gaza impunity: Israel and the Great Eviction
Oped, Gwynne Dyer, Published on 07/05/2025
» Israel may or may not have God on its side (opinions vary), but it certainly has the US government, and that seems to be enough. It has just attacked an unarmed civilian ship called Conscience with armed drones near Malta in the central Mediterranean, almost 2,000 kilometres from Israel -- and nobody has said "boo".
Election Commission official faces bribe allegation
News, Published on 03/05/2025
» Election Commission (EC) chairman Ittiporn Boonpracong has acknowledged an accusation against commissioner Thitichet Nuchanat, who has been accused by a former auditor-general of taking part in bribery.
Activists highlight key issues
News, Anucha Charoenpo, Published on 02/05/2025
» Workers and activists in Bangkok marked Labour Day on Thursday by calling for better protections and fairer treatment for employees.