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Bangladesh's youth uprising has Arab Spring echoes
News, Published on 27/07/2024
» In recent weeks, the Bangladeshi government has cracked down violently on students demanding equitable access to coveted government jobs amid an unemployment crisis. To contain the protests, authorities have shut down all educational institutions, imposed a strict curfew, and cut off internet access. Thousands of police officers and paramilitaries have been patrolling the streets, and more than 170 people have died.
Your horoscope for July 26 - 1 August
Guru, Chaiyospol Hemwijit, Published on 26/07/2024
» Your spot-on horoscope for work, money and relationship from Guru by the Bangkok Post's famously accurate fortune teller. Let's see how you will fare this week and beyond.
CRAES Showcases Tech Achievements, Signs MOU with NIA
Published on 26/07/2024
» Senior representatives from the Chinese Research Academy of Environmental Science (CRAES), a government-affiliated research institute at the forefront of environmental science and technologies, attended the "MHESI Fair: SCI POWER FOR FUTURE THAILAND" organised by Thailand’s Ministry of Higher Education, Science, Research and Innovation (MHESI). The landmark event, held at the Queen Sirikit National Convention Center in Bangkok from 22 to 28 July, showcases Thailand's cutting-edge research and innovations. The fair aims to promote the country’s scientific and innovative prowess and underscore Thailand's commitment to sustainable economic development through education, research, and innovation.
Thailand’s new visas: Deeper Dive
Dave Kendall, Published on 26/07/2024
» Thanks to the new visa regulations issued by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, it’s never been easier to visit Thailand and stay in the country long-term.
Intractable issues await Asean ministers
Published on 24/07/2024
» Asean foreign ministers gathered in Laos on Wednesday as the group seeks to advance a stalled bid to resolve a crisis in Myanmar and cool tensions in the South China Sea, days ahead of a gathering of top diplomats from the world’s biggest powers.
Myanmar to send senior official to Asean meeting in Laos
Published on 23/07/2024
» VIENTIANE: Myanmar's military government will dispatch a senior official to attend the Association of Southeast Asian Nations foreign ministers meeting in Laos later this week, diplomatic sources told Kyodo News on Tuesday.
Rebooting the Asean Regional Forum
Oped, Kavi Chongkittavorn, Published on 23/07/2024
» When Asean foreign ministers met in Singapore in 1994, they all concurred that dialogue and consultations on political and security issues among major powers and Asean members would be essential in preserving peace and stability in the Asean region. A year later, the Asean Regional Forum (ARF) held its inaugural meeting, which took place in Bangkok and had 18 members, including the Asean 10.
Mongkol tipped as new Speaker
Published on 23/07/2024
» Senator Mongkol Surasajja, a former Buri Ram governor, is strongly tipped to be selected as the Senate Speaker when the Upper House convenes on Tuesday.
Global court says Israel's occupation of territories violates international law
New York Times, Published on 20/07/2024
» THE HAGUE - The International Court of Justice said Friday that Israel's occupation of the West Bank and east Jerusalem, and its settlements there, violated international law — the most sweeping stance laid out by the world's highest court on an issue that has been the subject of debates and resolutions at the United Nations (UN) for decades.
Vietnam's most powerful leader Nguyen Phu Trong dies
Bloomberg News, Published on 19/07/2024
» HANOI - Nguyen Phu Trong, Vietnam's Communist Party chief and the country’s most powerful official, has died, according to a government statement.