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Thailand's judiciary faces challenges
Oped, Thitinan Pongsudhirak, Published on 24/05/2024
» Thailand appears to be a country of 70 million, ultimately ruled by an unelected few. This sobering reality was on display when two connected groups of top generals seized power from democratically elected governments in September 2006 and May 2014. Unlike these blatant military coups over the past two decades, at issue now is the power and role of the judiciary. While Thailand has another democratically elected civilian government under Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin, the question that needs to be asked is whether the country is effectively under judicial rule.
Govt defends its ‘confidence’ in Tomorrowland
Published on 29/03/2024
» The government has defended its stance after the organisers of Tomorrowland, a major electronic dance music (EDM) festival, denied a government statement suggesting that the annual event would come to Thailand, saying the offer was still being studied.
Thais return with 158 golds from Asean Para Games
Sports, Published on 11/06/2023
» PHNOM PENH: Thailand finished second overall behind Indonesia at the 12th Asean Para Games which ended on Friday night.
Planning unit touts revamp of labour force
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 30/05/2023
» The decoupling of global supply chains following trade conflicts between the US and China could benefit Thailand in the automotive, electrical appliances, and electronics industries.
From Pele to Beckham - four superstars who dipped their toe in football's backwaters
AFP, Published on 10/05/2023
» PARIS: Argentine football superstar Lionel Messi's move to spend the final years of his stellar career in Saudi Arabia, according to a source close to the negotiations, will come as a crushing blow to Barcelona fans who dreamed of a return to the club that nurtured him.
Four shining stars of 2023
News, Published on 15/03/2023
» To mark International Women's Day this month, extraordinary women from a wide range of fields who have inspired change in their communities through the pursuit of excellence have been named the Bangkok Post's Women of the Year.
Tiger Woods confirms PGA Tour return at LA event
AFP, Published on 11/02/2023
» LOS ANGELES - Tiger Woods said Friday he will play in next week's PGA Tour event in Los Angeles, marking his return to competitive golf after a seven-month absence as he recovers from injuries sustained in a 2021 car crash.
EU welcomes Croatia into Schengen, blocks Bulgaria, Romania
AFP, Published on 08/12/2022
» BRUSSELS: The EU on Thursday approved Croatia as the newest member of the border check-free Schengen zone from next month, but Austria and the Netherlands blocked Romania and Bulgaria from joining.
Royal exhibit explores textiles from the North
Life, Published on 11/08/2022
» Chiang Mai National Museum is hosting "90 Vassa: Phuen Pa Hom La Phuen Pha Hom Muang", an exhibition in honour of the 90th birthday anniversary of HM Queen Sirikit The Queen Mother, until Aug 31.
Celebrating motherhood
Life, Pattarawadee Saengmanee, Published on 11/08/2022
» Tomorrow is National Mother's Day and families will spend valuable time together strengthening bonds. Meanwhile, museums, art galleries and shopping venues will present a variety of interesting exhibitions and other leisure activities to mark Her Majesty Queen Sirikit The Queen Mother's 90th birthday. If you're staying in the city or looking for places near Bangkok to celebrate this long weekend, check out the following list.