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Prayut faces year of challenges
News, Nattaya Chetchotiros, Published on 03/01/2018
» Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha will inevitably face more political challenges this year as he will have to stand by his election pledge to win the trust of the public and the international community and dispel concerns the regime intends to retain its grip on power, observers say.
Election censorship to apply to social media
News, Post Reporters, Published on 04/01/2018
» Election candidates will be required to register for vote-canvassing on electronic and social media, according to the current draft of the organic law governing the election of MPs.
Trump administration tightens anti-pot policy
Reuters, Published on 05/01/2018
» WASHINGTON: The US Justice Department will rescind on Thursday a policy on marijuana that eased enforcement of federal laws as a growing number of states and localities legalised the drug, a source familiar with the matter said.
Worldwide calls for release of jailed Myanmar reporters
Reuters, Published on 08/01/2018
» Several countries, including the United States, many European nations and Canada, and top United Nations officials are among those demanding the release of Reuters reporters Wa Lone and Kyaw Soe Oo from detention in Myanmar.
Plan to sell Huawei smartphones in US halted
Reuters, Published on 11/01/2018
» NEW YORK: US telecoms carrier AT&T has dropped plans to sell Chinese brand Huawei's smartphones in the United States, dealing a setback to the No.3 global phone maker's expansion plans, according to news reports.
Trump questions taking immigrants from 's...hole countries'
Reuters, Published on 12/01/2018
» WASHINGTON: President Donald Trump on Thursday questioned why the US would want to have immigrants from Haiti and African nations, referring to some as "s...hole countries," according to two sources familiar with the comments.
Fight rages to save district councils
News, Published on 13/01/2018
» Politicians are up in arms against a proposal to replace Bangkok district councils with civic committees, saying this would deprive people of representatives who work to safeguard their welfare.
Outsider PM bid puts democracy at risk
News, Editorial, Published on 14/01/2018
» Several developments in recent weeks have reignited speculation over the prospect of junta leader Prayut Chan-o-cha becoming a non-elected premier after the general election.
Transgender whistleblower Manning to run for US Senate
Associated Press, Published on 14/01/2018
» NORTH BETHESDA, Maryland, US: Chelsea Manning intends to run for the US Senate in Maryland, returning the transgender former soldier to the spotlight after her conviction for leaking classified documents and her early release from military prison.
Asean's busy election calendar
Asia focus, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 15/01/2018
» What should we expect for Asean in 2018? On the economic front, the overall picture remains unclear even though export growth is likely to continue on the back of improving global demand. But what is certain is that domestic politics will ultimately dominate the headlines.