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100 dead as Israel launches fresh Gaza offensive
AFP, Published on 17/05/2025
» JERUSALEM — The Israeli military said Saturday it had launched "extensive strikes" as part of a fresh offensive in Gaza, after rescuers reported 100 people killed in the besieged Palestinian territory.
Celebrating Norwegian Constitution Day and 120 Years Together
Published on 17/05/2025
» Today, 17 May 2025, marks a special day for all Norwegians — Norwegian Constitution Day. On this occasion, the Royal Norwegian Embassy, in collaboration with the Thai-Norwegian Chamber of Commerce, is proud to highlight the unique tradition of celebrating the day, commemorating the signing of the Constitution 211 years ago in 1814.
Trade talks to-do list
News, Editorial, Published on 17/05/2025
» Finally, the government has laid its cards on the table, giving details of the trade proposal it will submit to the US Trade Representative (USTR). Yet some offers will raise doubts about their enforceability and impact.
Guru's Weekly Buzz: May 15-21
Guru, Published on 16/05/2025
» Guru By Bangkok Post's pick of the most exciting products, activities, food and travel to indulge in.
Late referrals hurt the sick, group warns
Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 16/05/2025
» A civic network has submitted a formal petition to the Ministry of Public Health, calling for urgent action to address delays in the issuance of patient referral documents for universal healthcare subscribers.
Trump says many in Gaza are 'starving'
AFP, Published on 16/05/2025
» GAZA CITY (PALESTINIAN TERRITORIES) - US President Donald Trump said Friday "a lot of people are starving" in the besieged Gaza Strip, where rescuers reported more than 50 deaths in Israeli air strikes since midnight.
Theatre of white refugees from South Africa
Oped, Gwynne Dyer, Published on 16/05/2025
» As my flight landed in South Africa on Sunday, I looked in vain for the plane that was due to take off with the first 49 white, Afrikaans-speaking "refugees" of the many thousands who are supposedly going to find safety from racist persecution in Donald Trump's United States.
Protectionism will not protect
Oped, Published on 16/05/2025
» As many Global North countries turn inwards, foreign assistance has become an easy target. The decimation of the US Agency for International Development (USAID) has dominated headlines, but the United Kingdom and many European countries have also cut their foreign-aid budgets. Policymakers in these countries view this spending as a form of charity and think that bolstering their economic and military might can deliver more benefits for more people.
Revealed: Thaksin’s hospital haven
Online Reporters, Published on 15/05/2025
» Mention “the 14th floor” to almost anyone in Thailand and they will know instantly what you mean — it’s where former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra spent six months while serving out his prison sentence at the Police General Hospital in Bangkok
Hypertension hides in plain sight
Oped, Published on 15/05/2025
» Thailand's economy has surged. Its health care system is admired. Yet a silent killer is quietly stealing lives, straining hospitals, and sapping the nation's future. That killer is hypertension -- and it's hiding in plain sight.