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Peru's brand-new president under fire for child sex comments
AFP, Published on 20/02/2026
» LIMA - Barely hours into the top job, Peru's eighth president in a decade found himself under fire Thursday over past utterances on child marriage, and graft allegations.
When voters look beyond credentials
Oped, Anucha Charoenpo, Published on 20/02/2026
» Many observers of Thai politics may be wondering why the following individual of such distinguished standing failed to secure a seat in parliament in the Feb 8 election. He holds the title of professor and earned a doctoral degree in engineering from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, one of the world's most renowned universities. He previously contested the 2022 Bangkok gubernatorial election, securing more than 250,000 votes. He has also achieved notable academic success and served as president of King Mongkut's Institute of Technology, Ladkrabang. With credentials such as these, his electoral defeat has come as a surprise to many.
Prasert mum on Worldcoin MoU
News, Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 20/02/2026
» Former digital economy minister Prasert Jantararuangtong declined yesterday to disclose details of his statement to the Department of Special Investigation (DSI) over a controversial memorandum of understanding (MoU) signed between the ministry and a Singapore-based firm related to cryptocurrency.
Crane crash investigations given 45-day timeframe
News, Post Reporters, Published on 20/02/2026
» The Transport Ministry has ordered two fact-finding committees to complete investigations into recent crane accidents within 45 days, stressing that conclusions must be based on evidence and engineering principles to restore public confidence.
Fix Thailand's data confusion
Oped, Published on 20/02/2026
» Thailand has made significant strides in building a data governance framework, most notably through the Personal Data Protection Act (PDPA) 2019. Data now underpins how citizens exercise their rights, how governments deliver services, how businesses innovate, and ultimately, how democracy is sustained.
The gist of Thai politics over 20 years
Oped, Thitinan Pongsudhirak, Published on 20/02/2026
» Thailand's democratic institutions have been repressed and kept weak to the point that confusion still prevails almost two weeks after the Feb 8 election, which purportedly showed a clear victory for the ruling Bhumjaithai (BJT) Party under Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul. On the one hand, Mr Anutin and BJT stalwarts are busy forming a coalition government with other parties. On the other hand, fraud allegations from civil society groups and the opposition People's Party have reached a critical mass with the plausibility that the recent vote might be nullified to pave the way for a new poll.
Govt ramps up gun controls
News, Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 20/02/2026
» The government has ordered nationwide enforcement of stricter firearm regulations, instructing registrars to more rigorously scrutinise gun licence applications and suspending the issuance of carry permits.
Democrat forum talks animal welfare
News, Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 20/02/2026
» The Democrat Party convened a public forum bringing together animal rights advocates and wildlife experts to push for amendments to the country's anti-animal cruelty law to explicitly cover wild animals.
Lawyer says People's Party knew of rape case pre-poll
News, Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 20/02/2026
» A lawyer has alleged that the People's Party (PP) was aware of the rape case against its Maha Sarakham candidate before the Feb 8 election but went ahead and fielded him anyway.
Third hearing on Perlis link
News, Post Reporters, Published on 20/02/2026
» SATUN: The provincial administration held the third public hearing on the proposed development of a new transport route connecting the southern province with Perlis in Malaysia yesterday.