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Problems and more problems
Published on 27/07/2024
» The three-tier Senate poll turned out to be one of the most complicated races of its kind and also one that is hugely problematic.
Bangladesh's youth uprising has Arab Spring echoes
News, Published on 27/07/2024
» In recent weeks, the Bangladeshi government has cracked down violently on students demanding equitable access to coveted government jobs amid an unemployment crisis. To contain the protests, authorities have shut down all educational institutions, imposed a strict curfew, and cut off internet access. Thousands of police officers and paramilitaries have been patrolling the streets, and more than 170 people have died.
Amnesty panel ducks decision on royal insult cases
Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 26/07/2024
» The House committee studying an amnesty bill has wrapped up its work without concluding whether offences under Section 112, the lese-majeste law, and Section 110 of the Criminal Code should be included.
Pita hopeful amid Move Forward’s battle for survival
Published on 26/07/2024
» Pita Limjaroenrat, chief adviser to the Move Forward Party, is hopeful that it will survive an upcoming dissolution case, but warns that a separate investigation could leave the main opposition party decimated.
Srettha, MFP face reckoning
News, Published on 26/07/2024
» The political temperature is expected to rise next month as the Constitutional Court will rule on two high-profile cases that will decide the fate of the main opposition Move Forward Party (MFP) and Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin.
Four Muay Thai battles at ONE Fight Night 24
Sports, Published on 26/07/2024
» Muay Thai fans are in for a treat on Aug 3 with the addition of four more fights to the ONE Fight Night 24: Brooks v Balart card.
Activist lawyer gets another 4 years for lese-majeste
Post Reporters, Published on 25/07/2024
» The activist and human rights lawyer Arnon Nampa was sentenced on Thursday to another four years in prison for lese-majeste and violations of the Computer Crime Act, according to Thai Lawyers for Human Rights (TLHR).
Intractable issues await Asean ministers
Published on 24/07/2024
» Asean foreign ministers gathered in Laos on Wednesday as the group seeks to advance a stalled bid to resolve a crisis in Myanmar and cool tensions in the South China Sea, days ahead of a gathering of top diplomats from the world’s biggest powers.
Thailand bets on B500bn cash handout to revive economy
Bloomberg News, Published on 24/07/2024
» The government expects the rollout of a long-delayed cash handout to most adult citizens to help reverse a slump in economic activity and tackle the highest household debt in Southeast Asia.
In defence of Tokyo 2020, the loneliest Olympics
News, Published on 24/07/2024
» The 2020 Tokyo Olympics were a "suicide mission", warned one of Japan's richest men. "Cursed", said a former prime minister. Even contemplating hosting them in the midst of Covid would be "simply beyond reason", said one sponsor.