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Expected return of Abhisit raises hopes
News, Nattaya Chetchotiros, Published on 18/10/2025
» The anticipated return of former prime minister Abhisit Vejjajiva as the prospective leader of the Democrat Party has sparked hopes of revitalising the 80-year-old political institution ahead of the next general election.
Parties jostle over charter rewrite path
Oped, Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 18/10/2025
» The People's Party (PP), a progressive party in Thai politics, secured a small victory in parliament this week, with its charter rewriting draft becoming the primary legislation for constitutional amendment.
Race for charter panel chair begins
News, Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 18/10/2025
» Political tension is rising ahead of next week's first meeting of the constitutional amendment committee, with both the People's Party (PP) and Pheu Thai preparing to field their own candidates for the chairmanship -- a contest that could shape the next phase of Thailand's charter rewrite.
Madagascar's protests fan anger against colonial France
AFP, Published on 16/10/2025
» ANTANANARIVO (MADAGASCAR) — Placards and slogans against France that surfaced in demonstrations against impeached President Andry Rajoelina this week exposed deep resentment against the former colonial power.
Myanmar junta chief admits election won’t be nationwide
Published on 15/10/2025
» Myanmar’s junta chief acknowledged on Wednesday that the military-backed administration will be unable to conduct the upcoming general election across the entire country, as a civil war triggered by the 2021 coup rages on.
Mixed day for global stocks amid trade angst, Powell comments
AFP, Published on 15/10/2025
» NEW YORK - European and US stock markets fell before recovering somewhat as markets weighed trade tensions between Beijing and Washington and digested fresh Federal Reserve commentary.
Senators raise doubts on charter change
Published on 14/10/2025
» As parliament prepares to debate three constitutional amendment bills today and tomorrow, senators remain divided over the timing, necessity and potential impact on political stability.
French PM faces uphill task to form government
AFP, Published on 13/10/2025
» PARIS - French Prime Minister Sebastien Lecornu on Sunday was negotiating to form a government after losing a key political ally, with time running short before a fast-approaching budget deadline.
Charter models strike contrast
Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 12/10/2025
» As parliament prepares for a special joint session on Oct 14–15 to debate three proposed constitutional amendment bills, political analysts say the model proposed by the Bhumjaithai Party (BJT) appears to have the best chance of gaining approval.
Reappointed French PM scrambles to form government
AFP, Published on 11/10/2025
» PARIS - Pressure mounted on Saturday on France’s newly reappointed premier Sebastien Lecornu to get an austerity budget approved, as more parties threatened to topple a man whose first term lasted a mere 27 days.