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Senators seek special session to discuss border spat
Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 10/06/2025
» Dozens of senators, led by Senate Speaker Mongkol Surasajja, have urged the government to convene a special session to find long-term solutions to the Thai-Cambodian territorial dispute.
Will Myanmar's military plan succeed?
News, Kavi Chongkittavorn, Published on 10/06/2025
» Following the recent devastating earthquake, Myanmar's military junta leaders are facing increasing pressure at home and abroad. Despite this, they are moving forward with their five-step plan, while still implementing the Asean peace plan. The most crucial part of their plan is to hold a general election between late December 2025 and early January 2026. Senior General Min Aung Hlaing has already promised this to leaders from India, China, Russia, Belarus and Asean countries.
Israel says to block Gaza-bound aid boat carrying Greta Thunberg
AFP, Published on 08/06/2025
» JERUSALEM - Israel on Sunday ordered the military to stop a humanitarian ship carrying activists, including Swedish climate campaigner Greta Thunberg, breaking the blockade of the war-ravaged Gaza Strip.
Thai govt at risk of looking weak in border dispute
Published on 08/06/2025
» The escalation of border tensions with Cambodia has brought into focus Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra's perceived lack of leadership, while the government's muted response to the border situation may put Thailand at a disadvantage, analysts say.
Probably the saga to end all sagas
Roger Crutchley, Published on 08/06/2025
» The latest nationwide crackdown on motorcyclists not wearing crash helmets kicked off on June 1. Whether it will prove more effective than countless previous campaigns remains to be seen. But don't hold your breath.
Airport addiction
Postbag, Published on 07/06/2025
» Re: "PM wants airport smoking areas 'to meet standards'", (BP, June 5).
Dutch election called for Oct 29 after government falls
AFP, Published on 06/06/2025
» THE HAGUE - The Netherlands will hold elections on Oct 29, authorities announced on Friday, after far-right leader Geert Wilders pulled out of the ruling coalition, bringing down the government and sparking political chaos.
Thailand touts 0.8% growth boost from casino complex
News, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 05/06/2025
» The government says an entertainment complex featuring a casino will still be an economic growth engine with the Finance Ministry projecting it will drive a 0.8% increase in GDP.
Abhisit set to weigh in on casino bill
News, Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 04/06/2025
» Former prime minister Abhisit Vejjajiva and Deputy Finance Minister Julapun Amornvivat will share their views on the controversial entertainment complex plan, in which casinos are included, at Thursday's special Senate committee meeting.
Lee Jae-myung's rise from poverty to the South Korean presidency
AFP, Published on 04/06/2025
» SEOUL - Lawsuits, scandals, armed troops and a knife-wielding attacker all failed to deter Lee Jae-myung's ascendancy from sweatshop worker to the South Korean presidency.