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Former red shirts sentenced to jail over 2010 protests
Published on 07/10/2025
» The Criminal Court on Tuesday sentenced 11 former red-shirt protesters to jail over their role in the 2010 anti-government demonstrations in Bangkok that culminated in an army crackdown that left scores of people dead.
Aung San Suu Kyi turns 80 in Myanmar junta jail
AFP, Published on 19/06/2025
» YANGON - Myanmar’s deposed democratic leader Aung San Suu Kyi marked her 80th birthday in junta detention on Thursday, serving a number of sentences set to last the rest of her life.
Deficits, debt and delusion in US-China trade
Oped, Published on 18/04/2025
» A flurry of accusations, finger pointing and political grandstanding dominate the headlines as the trade war with China escalates. Global markets responded with roller-coaster fluctuations and serious jolts, amid growing economic uncertainty.
Malaysia doubles patrols to find Myanmar migrant boats
Published on 03/01/2025
» KUALA LUMPUR - Malaysia’s coastguard said on Friday that it was doubling patrols in its waters to locate boats carrying undocumented migrants from Myanmar, after almost 200 were detained on an island in the northwestern state of Kedah.
Timeline: Ousted PM Thaksin Shinawatra's life in politics
Reuters, Published on 18/02/2024
» Thailand's controversial billionaire former Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra was released on parole on Sunday after serving six months in detention.
The realm's defender in chief
News, Published on 14/10/2023
» Picking the right person for the defence portfolio can be a tough call as the choice can be crucial to the country's security and a government's fate, according to observers.
Amnesty bill for political protesters submitted
Published on 05/10/2023
» The Move Forward Party on Thursday submitted a bill to give amnesty to political demonstrators since February 2006, expecting it to restore national unity.
About Politics: Presenting a fresh face
News, Published on 09/09/2023
» After failing to form a govt, the MFP is rebranding as a party of the future in opposition to the coalition parties of the past v Sutin Klungsang's lack of experience in security matters sees the civilian defence minister looking for all the advice he can get.
Sutin back in frame for defence minister
News, Published on 29/08/2023
» Pheu Thai deputy leader Sutin Klungsang has re-emerged as a defence minister candidate to appease red shirts and support the forging of closer ties between the government and the armed forces, according to a party source.
Distinguished writer, historian Nidhi dies aged 83
News, Post Reporters, Published on 08/08/2023
» Historian, writer and political commentator Nidhi Eoseewong passed away on Monday at the age of 83.