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OPINION

No easy road ahead for PP greenhorns

News, Veera Prateepchaikul, Published on 02/02/2026

» The latest opinion polls, conducted by the National Institute of Development Administration (Nida) and Rajabhat University ahead of the general election on Sunday, have put the People's Party (PP) ahead of its rivals and its leader, Natthaphong Ruengpanyawut, as the most favoured prime ministerial candidate among voters.

THAILAND

Pheu Thai slams PM Anutin for fear-mongering

Online Reporters, Published on 31/01/2026

» A top Pheu Thai Party official has lashed out at Bhumjaithai leader Anutin Charnvirakul for resorting to nationalist rhetoric and stoking fears of war to win votes, instead of presenting the policies of his party.

OPINION

Built on graft

Oped, Postbag, Published on 22/01/2026

» Re: "Living in Thailand's age of impunity", (BP, Jan 17).

OPINION

Strongman playbook

Postbag, Published on 18/01/2026

» Re: "Senate votes to curb Potus' war powers", (World, Jan 10). 

WORLD

Ugandan army denies seizing opposition leader

AFP, Published on 17/01/2026

» KAMPALA - Uganda’s army denied claims on Saturday that opposition leader Bobi Wine had been abducted from his home, as counting continued in an election marred by reports of at least 10 deaths amid an internet blackout.

WORLD

Eyeing its own security, Europe muted as Trump ousts Maduro

AFP, Published on 06/01/2026

» BRUSSELS (BELGIUM) - European leaders have given a low-key response to US President Donald Trump's military intervention in Venezuela as they seek to avoid riling him on other critical issues -- from Ukraine to Greenland.

WORLD

Trump declares US 'in charge' of Venezuela and Maduro goes to court

AFP, Published on 05/01/2026

» NEW YORK - President Donald Trump's claim that the United States is "in charge" of Venezuela will be underscored Monday when the oil-rich nation's deposed leader is hauled before a New York court, while his successor offers to cooperate.

WORLD

Venezuelan capital quiet, streets emtpy after US strike

AFP, Published on 04/01/2026

» CARACAS - A lingering smell of explosives hung over Venezuela's capital Caracas Saturday as shocked residents took stock after an early-morning US strike that ousted strongman Nicolas Maduro.

THAILAND

Hun Sen leak topples govt

Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 30/12/2025

» The incident came amid heightened tensions along the Thai-Cambodian border in June, during which the administration of former prime minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra was already in a precarious position, struggling to govern under mounting political pressure.

WORLD

Guinea junta chief headed for victory in presidential vote

AFP, Published on 29/12/2025

» CONAKRY - Guineans voted in a presidential election Sunday with Mamady Doumbouya, a general who led the junta that seized power four years ago, the clear favourite, and the main opposition leaders barred from standing.