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Fires on eve of Bangladesh vote raise tensions
Published on 06/01/2024
» DHAKA - Polling booths were set ablaze in Bangladesh on the eve of Sunday’s general elections, while four people, two children among them, were killed in a train fire that the government decried as arson targeting democratic values.
Trump hits back at Biden, slams Haley in trip to Iowa
Reuters, Published on 06/01/2024
» SIOUX CENTER, Iowa - Former United States president Donald Trump used his first visit to Iowa this year to attack Republican competitor Nikki Haley and to hit back against Democratic President Joe Biden, who denounced him as a threat to American democracy earlier on Friday.
The best of enemies?
News, Published on 06/01/2024
» If the ruling Pheu Thai Party and its alleged "quasi" arch-rival, the main opposition Move Forward Party (MFP), remain steadfast friends, they are not doing a fantastic job hiding that relationship, according to a political observer.
MFP blasts 2024's budget bill for shirking equality
News, Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 06/01/2024
» The country's critical issues of inequality in education, public health and city development have not been addressed in the 2024 budget bill, according to Move Forward Party (MFP) spokeswoman Pukkamon Nunarnan.
Student journalists need bigger seat at the table
News, Published on 06/01/2024
» Last year dealt heavy blows to the American news industry -- with turmoil in legacy newsrooms, local papers disappearing, the collapse of BuzzFeed and other digital news giants, and major firings and record-low audiences at cable news outlets.
Israel held hostage -- and Joe Biden, too
Oped, Gwynne Dyer, Published on 06/01/2024
» Israel is withdrawing some troops from Gaza because the reservists who were called up for the fighting amount to 10%–15% of the country's workforce and the economy is showing the strain. But "nobody is talking about doves of peace flying", said a senior Israeli official. The intense fighting in Gaza will continue "for six months at least".
Budget easily passes first reading
Published on 05/01/2024
» The House of Representatives on Friday evening approved the first reading of the draft budget for the 2024 fiscal year, with 311 votes in favour, 177 against and 4 abstentions.
Govt military budget slammed
News, Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 05/01/2024
» The opposition parties on Thursday took aim at budget allocations for the nation's military, saying they ran counter to Pheu Thai Party's policy statements on downsizing and reforming the armed forces.
Prospects at home and abroad in 2024
Oped, Thitinan Pongsudhirak, Published on 05/01/2024
» Overlooked but deeply consequential, 2024 will be the first time in a decade that Thailand is ruled by a civilian-led government. Whatever frustration and disenchantment that arise this year, memories must not run short. Thailand suffered deeply under the coup-backed regime of Gen Prayut Chan-o-cha. Seeing his back is politically good riddance, and having Srettha Thavisin as a thoroughly civilian and pro-business prime minister bodes well for the country. Yet Mr Srettha has his work cut out to boost the economy, address constitutional reform, restore Thailand's international standing, and stay in office into next year amid the global economic slowdown.
Thai rice exports to drop as supply squeeze eases
Published on 04/01/2024
» Thailand’s rice exports are expected to drop by as much as 15% this year as a global scramble for the staple food is set to ease, says a senior industry executive.