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Ghosts of Tak Bai
Postbag, Published on 11/10/2024
» Re: "Short arm of the law", (Editorial, Oct 10 ).
China has no right to represent Taiwan, says Lai
Reuters, Published on 10/10/2024
» TAIPEI - China has no right to represent Taiwan, but the island is willing to work with Beijing to combat global challenges like climate change, Taiwan President Lai Ching-te said on Thursday, striking both a firm and a conciliatory tone.
PM urges Asean to unite for peace
Published on 09/10/2024
» Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra has urged the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (Asean) not to allow the region to become embroiled in geopolitical issues threatening its security.
Govt 'unfazed' by protest threats
Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 07/10/2024
» The government is playing down critics' threats to take to the streets in protest against its policies, saying it won't bow to pressure from any party.
Assange, in first speech since release, says he was jailed for journalism
New York Times, Published on 02/10/2024
» BRUSSELS — WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange told a rights group Tuesday that his imprisonment had set a "dangerous precedent" for arresting journalists and criminalising activities that were essential to the work of investigative journalists — his first public statement since being released from a British prison in June.
Cambodia charges journalist who exposed scam centres
Published on 01/10/2024
» A Cambodian court on Tuesday charged an investigative reporter known for exposing corruption and human trafficking, and whose arrest drew concern from rights groups and the US government, with “inciting social unrest”, meaning he may face two years in prison.
World must measure 'what matters' for green transition: UNDP
Poramet Tangsathaporn, Published on 30/09/2024
» The world needs to focus on measuring what matters, having ambitious climate goals and aligning private finances to make the green transition, according to Niamh Collier-Smith, Resident Representative of the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) in Thailand.
Legendary singer, songwriter Kris Kristofferson dies aged 88
Reuters, Published on 30/09/2024
» NEW YORK - Kris Kristofferson, who became one of the most influential American singer-songwriters of his time with works such as "Me and Bobby McGee," as well as becoming a successful actor, died on Saturday at the age of 88, according to a family statement.
Brics bid spurs breakup concern
Published on 30/09/2024
» TOKYO: A Japanese expert on international relations has expressed concerns about Thailand's bid to join Brics, a league of countries that groups Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa.
Rohingya crisis merits reconciliation
Oped, Published on 28/09/2024
» As Bangladesh's interim chief adviser, Nobel Peace Laureate Muhammad Yunus has captured global attention with his impassioned call for the urgent repatriation of over 1.2 million Rohingya refugees. The scale of this humanitarian tragedy -- displacement on a near-unimaginable level -- is undeniable. Bangladesh's commitment to maintaining peace and stability within the camps is commendable. But in the rush to repatriate, we must not lose sight of the harsh realities on the ground in Myanmar's Rakhine State, where violence and devastation continue to unfold.