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Nepal seeks new leader as army reclaims streets after protest violence
AFP, Published on 12/09/2025
» KATHMANDU - Nepal's president and army sought on Friday to find a consensus interim leader to fill a political vacuum after deadly anti-corruption protests toppled the government and left parliament in flames.
Appeasing China won't help counter Trump
Oped, Brahma Chellaney, Published on 02/09/2025
» In 2020, China's stealth encroachments into India's Himalayan borderlands triggered deadly clashes and a prolonged military standoff that nearly erupted into war. Five years on, the border crisis remains largely unresolved, yet Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi is headed to China in an apparent effort to ease friction -- just when India is facing punishing tariffs imposed by US President Donald Trump.
Israel says killed spokesman for Hamas armed wing
AFP, Published on 31/08/2025
» GAZA CITY (PALESTINIAN TERRITORIES) - Israel said Sunday its forces had killed the spokesman of Hamas's armed wing in a strike on Gaza a day earlier, the latest fatality in the group's senior ranks in the nearly two-year war.
Princess Bajrakitiyabha receives military promotion from HM the King
Online Reporters, Published on 20/08/2025
» His Majesty the King has promoted the military rank and position of Her Royal Highness Princess Bajrakitiyabha Narendiradebyavati.
Crisis of governance
News, Published on 18/08/2025
» As tensions along the Thai–Cambodian border continue, the Pheu Thai-led government faces one of its most pressing internal crises in recent memory. Thailand finds itself in a state of "headless" governance, with both the premiership and the defence portfolio effectively leaderless at a time when national security requires coherent direction.
Border strife spurs faith in Boonsin
News, Published on 12/08/2025
» The discussion on the tentative extension of Lt Gen Boonsin Padklang's term as commander of the Second Army Region has gained traction in the wake of the recent clashes between Thai and Cambodian forces along the border.
Thailand still has chance to shine
Oped, Peerasit Kamnuansilpa, Published on 31/07/2025
» Thailand's economy is losing momentum. Growth rates have steadily declined, from 7.2% in 2012 to just 1.9% in 2023. Without a new vision for development, the country faces the real possibility of becoming stuck in permanent stagnation. The absence of bold leadership and structural reform has left Thailand vulnerable, while its regional peers -- Singapore, China, and South Korea -- surge ahead. These countries have demonstrated that visionary and compassionate leadership, combined with political reform and good governance, can transform the economic fortunes of an entire nation.
Not above the law
Postbag, Published on 26/07/2025
» Re: "PP backs public criticism of ruling in cadet's death", (BP, July 24).
Harsh on heroes
Oped, Postbag, Published on 24/07/2025
» Re: "Dechapol and Supissara fall", (Sport, July 21).
Army culture of impunity
Oped, Editorial, Published on 23/07/2025
» The Military Court delivered a ruling yesterday over a fatal assault at a cadet school in 2017. Despite the verdict finding the defendants guilty of assaulting the young cadet, it is unlikely to deter a culture of hazing and impunity within the Thai military.