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Foreign policy needs to be democratic
News, Thitinan Pongsudhirak, Published on 11/10/2024
» To the extent that foreign policy starts at home, Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra's latest diplomatic forays should be supported because Thailand has become a regional laggard with its international standing at an all-time low. Elected civilian leaders by the people, as opposed to unelected appointees from military-conservative elites, are the way ahead to regain Thailand's international profile and forward movements. Ms Paetongtarn is evidently not the first-best elected outcome, but she is all Thailand has to work with for now.
Korean author Han Kang wins Nobel literature prize
Published on 10/10/2024
» STOCKHOLM - The South Korean author Han Kang has won the 2024 Nobel Prize in Literature “for her intense poetic prose that confronts historical traumas and exposes the fragility of human life”, the award-giving body said on Thursday.
Singer's van kills motorcyclist
Published on 10/10/2024
» Singer Manaswin "Tik Shiro" Nuntasane’s van reportedly hit a motorcycle carrying three siblings in Bangkok's Sai Mai district early Thursday morning, resulting in the death of one sibling.
Singer’s van claims life and injures sibling
Online Reporters, Published on 10/10/2024
» A van driven by singer Manaswin “Tik Shiro” Nuntasane reportedly hit a motorcycle carrying three siblings in Sai Mai district of Bangkok early Thursday morning, resulting in one death.
Cops believe mum killed her family
News, Assawin Pakkawan, Published on 09/10/2024
» Songkhla: Police are investigating the cause of death of a Songkhla municipal councillor and his family members that took place on Monday, believing they all might have been drugged by the man's wife before they died.
Thousands farewell students, teachers killed by bus inferno
Online Reporters, Published on 08/10/2024
» Families and friends of the 20 students and three teachers killed in last week’s bus blaze gathered at their school on Tuesday to bid them farewell, in a royally sponsored cremation ceremony.
Family of 4 shot dead at home in Songkhla
Assawin Pakkawan, Published on 08/10/2024
» SONGKHLA: Police are investigating the cause of death of a Songkhla municipal councillor and his family members on Monday, believing they all might have been drugged by the man’s wife before they died.
Prayers, tears in Isan church for Thai hostage in Gaza
Published on 07/10/2024
» KUT YANG, Udon Thani - The Sriaoun family gathered in their local church on Sunday, their voices rising and falling in tearful song as they prayed for the safe return of their oldest son, believed still held captive by Hamas.
MBK Center Hosts 15th Blood, Organ, and Eye Donation Event
Published on 07/10/2024
» MBK Center recently hosted its 15th "One Person Gives, Many Receive" donation event in collaboration with the National Blood Centre of the Thai Red Cross Society. Held on the 4th floor, Zone D, the event saw a tremendous turnout from MBK employees, store owners, and customers, all eager to contribute to life-saving causes. A total of 144 units of blood were collected, and 58 participants pledged to donate their eyes, organs, and bodies, highlighting the community's commitment to making a meaningful impact through this quarterly initiative.
Tough days for PM
News, Editorial, Published on 07/10/2024
» After just a month in public office, Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra is facing growing political pressure. The latest pressure comes from Sondhi Limthongkul, a former leader of the yellow-shirt movement, who previously led protests against her father, Thaksin Shinawatra, ultimately forcing him into 17 years of self-imposed exile abroad.