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Hun Sen’s son hails ‘victory day’ before rigged election
Published on 21/07/2023
» PHNOM PENH: Cambodian leader Hun Sen’s eldest son and chosen successor hailed “victory day” in a final rambunctious rally on Friday, ahead of one-sided elections that his father’s ruling party is guaranteed to win.
Rallies held in support of Pita, MFP
Gary Boyle, Published on 21/07/2023
» Groups of protesters supporting Move Forward Party (MFP) leader Pita Limjaroenrat as the nation's 30th prime minister have sprung up across Bangkok this week.
Businesses fret over court move
Business, Published on 20/07/2023
» Following the Constitutional Court's order on Wednesday to suspend Move Forward Party (MFP) leader Pita Limjaroenrat from his duties as an elected member of the House of Representatives, concerns are mounting among the business sector about a potential surge in widespread street protests.
Democracy Monument crowd decries Pita ouster
Online Reporters, Published on 19/07/2023
» Hundreds of demonstrators gathered at Democracy Monument on Wednesday night to vent their anger over the end of Move Forward Party leader Pita Limjaroenrat’s bid to become prime minister.
Israelis throng train stations, block roads to protest judicial reforms
AFP, Published on 19/07/2023
» TEL AVIV - Thousands of Israeli protesters crowded railway stations and blocked roads on Tuesday in the run-up to a parliament vote on the government's judicial reform agenda opponents say would "dismantle democracy".
Easing political uncertainty pushes baht to 2-month high
Reuters, Published on 18/07/2023
» The Thai baht led gains among Asian currencies on Tuesday, scaling a two-month peak, as hopes of a resolution of a political logjam in Thailand and a softer United States dollar improved investor sentiment.
Car rally demands anti-Pita senators quit
Online Reporters, Published on 16/07/2023
» About 700 people using 500 cars and motorcycles joined a rally in central Bangkok on Sunday afternoon to demand the resignation of the senators who did not vote for prime ministerial candidate Pita Limjaroenrat of the election-winning Move Forward Party on Thursday last week.
Asian markets jump as US inflation cools
Business, Published on 15/07/2023
» RECAP: Asian stocks rose for a fifth straight day on Friday, on course for their best week this year, as cooling US inflation stoked speculation that the Federal Reserve could pause interest-rate increases after this month.
Delay poses risks to the economy
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 14/07/2023
» The University of the Thai Chamber of Commerce (UTCC) expects a prolonged delay in the selection of a prime minister and formation of a new government, leading to protests that, if violent, will significantly affect tourism revenue, causing a loss of 500 billion baht, or a one percentage point decline in GDP.
Supporters rally for MFP leader
News, Published on 14/07/2023
» Hundreds of Move Forward Party supporters yesterday gathered at a pre-designated spot near parliament to show support for MFP leader Pita Limjaroenrat during yesterday’s prime ministerial vote.