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Abhisit returns as Democrat leader in landslide victory
Online Reporters, Published on 18/10/2025
» Former prime minister Abhisit Vejjajiva has returned as leader of the Democrat Party, winning the position unopposed with an overwhelming majority of votes during the party’s extraordinary general assembly in Bangkok on Saturday.
Examining the crux of the credit crunch
Business, Kanana Katharangsiporn, Published on 18/10/2025
» Thailand's residential property sector is grappling with a severe credit crunch, as mortgage rejection rates have surged to an unprecedented 80% this year, up sharply from around 30% during the pandemic, according to developers.
Asean's regroup requires deep reforms
Oped, Thitinan Pongsudhirak, Published on 17/10/2025
» If Asean's 58 years thus far have been about resilience and playing a central organising role in promoting regional security and stability, its next decade will determine whether the Southeast Asian bloc can adapt and remain relevant. After the crises in Myanmar and along the Thai-Cambodian border, Asean's credibility has never been more in doubt. To regain its effectiveness as Southeast Asia's one and only agency, Asean needs to move away from the ritualistic diplomacy of mundane meetings to far-reaching reforms that chart new ways of making things work.
ONE Championship: Denis Puric warns Takeru not to look past him for Rodtang rematch
Published on 15/10/2025
» Denis Puric has warned Takeru Segawa not to make the mistake of looking past him – insisting the Japanese superstar’s obsession with a ONE Championship rematch against Rodtang Jitmuangnon could prove costly.
Marathon gets state support
Published on 15/10/2025
» The cabinet has approved a budget framework of 264.35 million baht for hosting the Amazing Thailand Marathon Bangkok from 2025 to 2027, as part of the prestigious World Capital Marathon Series.
Westwood: A lot has changed
Sports, Published on 15/10/2025
» Macau: Lee Westwood is back at the Macao Open -- 26 years after lifting the trophy -- and credits his regular appearances in the region for helping him become one of his country's greatest players.
Osaka Expo wraps up 6-month run after drawing over 25 million visitors
Published on 14/10/2025
» The World Exposition in Osaka came to a close on Monday after a six-month run that drew more than 25 million visitors through exhibitions showcasing advanced technologies and diverse cultures, with organisers calling the event a success despite some operational challenges.
Time for mission-oriented approach to school meals
News, Mariana Mazzucato, Published on 13/10/2025
» The global food system is failing on multiple fronts. With more than 2.6 billion people unable to afford a healthy diet, over 500 million are expected to be chronically undernourished by 2030. Worse, at a time when meeting future demand requires a 50% increase in food production, food-system productivity is actually declining, owing partly to rising climate risks. Agrifood industries are not only driving biodiversity loss, land degradation, and a global water crisis, but also generating almost one-third of global greenhouse-gas emissions.
Election ballots, referendums stump voters: Nida poll
Post Reporters, Published on 12/10/2025
» About 79% of Thais feel confused about the upcoming election and referendums, which involve four separate ballots covering six questions, says a survey by the National Institute of Development Administration (Nida).
Myanmar junta readies for sham poll
News, Published on 11/10/2025
» Myanmar's military leader, Senior General Min Aung Hlaing, who currently serves as both the army's commander in chief and the country's head of state, has reshuffled the government's administrative structure in preparation for planned elections later this year.