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Indie favorite Jarmusch beats out Gaza war film for Venice top prize
AFP, Published on 07/09/2025
» VENICE - A gentle study of dysfunctional families by veteran American director Jim Jarmusch clinched top prize at the Venice Film Festival Saturday, while a harrowing docu-drama about the Gaza war took second.
Thai tycoon leads pack as parliament votes for new PM
AFP, Published on 05/09/2025
» BANGKOK - Thailand's parliament is set Friday to vote in a right-wing tycoon as prime minister, ousting the nation's dominant political dynasty from office after their figurehead was sacked by court order.
New releases for your streaming pleasure: Sept 3-9
Guru, Nianne-Lynn Hendricks, Published on 03/09/2025
» Looking for a title to binge-watch this weekend? Here's our pick!
Demonstrators denounce Pheu Thai's attempts to stay in power
Online Reporters, Published on 31/08/2025
» Demonstrators gathered at Victory Monument in Bangkok on Sunday to announce their opposition to the ruling Pheu Thai Party's attempts to retain its power to run Thailand's national administration.
Anti-Pheu Thai group to gather at Victory Monument
Online Reporters, Published on 30/08/2025
» The United Power of the Land to Protect Sovereignty and its supporters will gather again at Victory Monument in Bangkok on Sunday to oppose the Pheu Thai Party leading the formation of a new government.
Activists demand fairness in case against rural doctors' leader
Online Reporters, Published on 19/08/2025
» Health advocates have sought help from the government to save Dr Supat Hasuwannakit, leader of the Rural Doctors Society, from imminent ouster from the Public Health Ministry.
Betting on the wrong horse
Oped, Editorial, Published on 11/08/2025
» In times of economic challenge and amid simmering border tensions with Cambodia, Acting Prime Minister Phumtham Wechayachai, who doubles as interior minister, has quietly overturned a 67-year-old ban on poker, reclassifying it from gambling to a recognised sport. The sudden move, which happened without public consultation, has sparked criticism and fuelled suspicion about the government's true priorities.
Acting PM issues policy directives to better aid public
Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 07/08/2025
» Interior Minister Phumtham Wechayachai on Thursday laid down urgent policy directives to provincial governors and senior officials, calling for faster and more effective responses to deliver government policies as well as better serve the people.
Opposition suspicious about sudden change on poker
Published on 06/08/2025
» The opposition Bhumjaithai Party has voiced suspicions about the timing of an order to revoke outdated regulations and legalise poker tournaments in Thailand.
Govt clarifies stance on poker policy
News, Post Reporters, Published on 06/08/2025
» Poker will only be played as a sport with oversight from an authorised association, which is in the process of being set up, according to the Tourism and Sports Ministry.