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Russia and Ukraine to meet in Istanbul, but expectations low
AFP, Published on 16/05/2025
» ISTANBUL - Delegations from Moscow and Kyiv will be in Istanbul Friday for what could be their first direct meeting on the conflict in Ukraine since 2022, but the absence of Russian President Vladimir Putin leaves little hope for progress in ending the war.
Medical Council decision on Thaksin case sent to health minister
Online Reporters, Published on 15/05/2025
» The Medical Council of Thailand on Thursday submitted its recommendation to punish three doctors involved in the treatment of former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra to Public Health Minister Somsak Thepsutin.
Russian ‘history hawk’ leading talks with Ukraine
AFP, Published on 15/05/2025
» ISTANBUL — Russia’s former culture minister and Kremlin aide Vladimir Medinsky took part in failed talks with Ukraine at the start of Moscow’s invasion in 2022 and has built a career promoting an ultra-patriotic version of Russian history.
Coalition still united, insists PM
News, Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 14/05/2025
» Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra yesterday gave assurances that the coalition government remained united and dismissed rumours of a House dissolution.
No Trump meet in Qatar for Thaksin
Published on 11/05/2025
» The Appeal Court has upheld the Criminal Court’s rejection of former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra’s request to travel to Qatar, says former senator Somchai Swangkarn.
Pope Francis the shepherd on the animal kingdom
Oped, Peter Singer, Published on 07/05/2025
» When Cardinal Jorge Mario Bergoglio was elected pope in 2013, many liberals had high expectations. Would priests be allowed to marry? Or, more radical still, perhaps he would open a path for women to be ordained? There were even some hints that he might recognise same-sex unions.
Renovations raise eyebrows
News, Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 06/05/2025
» Criticism is mounting against parliament's request for a billion baht in additional budget for renovations, despite the new chambers only opening last year.
The roadway to enabling governance
Oped, Peerasit Kamnuansilpa, Published on 30/04/2025
» On May 11, communities across Thailand will vote in 2,469 municipal elections. Despite these polls being routine, they are a pivotal test of the country's commitment to moral leadership and enabling governance at the grassroots level.
Thailand to navigate a shifting world
Oped, Kavi Chongkittavorn, Published on 29/04/2025
» The Thai negotiating delegation's failure to meet with their American counterparts last week in Washington, DC, confirmed that Thailand is a low-priority country for the US. That should be a wake-up call for the Paetongtarn government -- the relationship between Thailand and the US is no longer what it used to be.
Singapore politicians warn against foreign meddling in election
Published on 27/04/2025
» Singapore’s political leaders are warning against foreign attempts to influence voters in an election campaign, under measures introduced four years ago to guard against external meddling.