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EU mega-budget draws immediate German opposition
AFP, Published on 17/07/2025
» BRUSSELS - The European Union executive on Wednesday proposed a 2-trillion-euro long-term budget focused on tackling overseas competition and Russian aggression, but it was quickly shot down by Germany, the bloc’s largest member.
Reshuffles mean little at ground level
News, Published on 14/07/2025
» In the bustling aisles of Bang Lamphu fresh market in Khon Kaen, conversations no longer revolve around the day's produce or prices but the country's politics -- and not with much hope.
Not about safety
Postbag, Published on 12/07/2025
» Re: "Safer tourism needed now", (Editorial, July 11).
Huawei probe blunder sparks EU rules change
AFP, Published on 10/07/2025
» STRASBOURG, France - When European lawmaker Giusi Princi learnt she was sought by Belgian authorities over a graft investigation linked to the Chinese tech giant Huawei in May, she was “dumbfounded”.
Russia becomes first country to recognise Taliban govt
AFP, Published on 04/07/2025
» KABUL - Afghanistan's government said on Thursday that Russia had become the first country to officially recognise its rule, calling it a "brave decision".
Thai politics back at the brink (again)
Oped, Thitinan Pongsudhirak, Published on 04/07/2025
» The Constitutional Court's suspension of Paetongtarn Shinawatra from the premiership is déjà vu, exposing a pattern of systematic manipulation and concoction of political outcomes. After so many dissolutions of leading political parties and repeated bans of elected representatives over two decades, it is time to call a spade a spade. Thailand is a faux democracy. Its core foundations constitute an autocratic regime that does not really care about the country's future and the collective will of its people.
Political hiatus looms over economy
Business, Post Reporters, Published on 02/07/2025
» The Constitutional Court is expected to take 1-3 months to hand down the final verdict on the fate of Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra after the court suspended her from the post over a leaked recording of a phone call with former Cambodian leader Hun Sen.
Not the right path to peace
Published on 28/06/2025
» If Thailand and Cambodia want to resolve their border issues they need to go about it in the right way, according to critics v The PM and her Pheu Thai-led government are in a fight for survival, but Bhumjaithai also has its problems to deal with.
PM's crisis and Thai political directions
Oped, Thitinan Pongsudhirak, Published on 27/06/2025
» What began just a month ago as a minor border dispute with Cambodia has spiralled into an existential political crisis in Thailand. In what she understood to be a private phone conversation with Cambodia's former prime minister and Senate President, Hun Sen, Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra compromised her premiership and undermined Thai national interests. While she tries to ride out the storm, her tenure appears wobbly and unworkable. What comes next will likely proceed in one of three directions revolving around the Thai parliamentary processes, each with its own scenarios and considerations.
Court acquits Rangsiman of defaming ex-senator Upakit
Online Reporters, Published on 25/06/2025
» The Criminal Court has acquitted People’s Party MP Rangsiman Rome in a defamation case brought against him by former senator Upakit Pachirayangkun.