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Thai politics back at the brink (again)
Oped, Thitinan Pongsudhirak, Published on 04/07/2025
» The Constitutional Court's suspension of Paetongtarn Shinawatra from the premiership is déjà vu, exposing a pattern of systematic manipulation and concoction of political outcomes. After so many dissolutions of leading political parties and repeated bans of elected representatives over two decades, it is time to call a spade a spade. Thailand is a faux democracy. Its core foundations constitute an autocratic regime that does not really care about the country's future and the collective will of its people.
'Super March' tourism campaign paints 'promising' picture for Hong Kong economy
Published on 28/04/2025
» The success of mega-events under Hong Kong's "Super March" tourism campaign paints a "promising" picture of the city's economic future, a leading business insights provider has said, adding that Art Basel had brought in the wealthiest visitors under the drive at an average monthly income of about HK$44,000 (191,000 baht).
'Shenmue' voted most influential video game ever in UK poll
AFP, Published on 03/04/2025
» LONDON - The 1999 action game "Shenmue" was on Thursday named the most influential video game of all time following a survey organised by BAFTA, the British association that honours films, television, and video games.
Staying on the same page
News, Published on 01/02/2025
» The government's own inner workings could turn out to be more disruptive to its unity than external forces or even the opposition, according to a political analyst.
Top Thai cop call likely to spur interference
Published on 16/09/2024
» This year's appointment of a new police chief and annual reshuffle could see the most political interference in a decade, says a police source, quoting recent speculation.
Poll: Most Thais expect new govt to complete House term
Online Reporters, Published on 08/09/2024
» Most Thais believe the new government led by Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra will be able to complete the remaining three years of the current parliament’s term, and consider healthcare and economic policies to be the government’s strongest suits, according to the latest Super Poll survey.
Thais take pride in local brands
Business, Kuakul Mornkum, Published on 07/09/2024
» The majority of Thais are willing to pay more to support local brands, as more than 90% feel proud seeing Thai brands in the international market, according to a survey by VML Thailand, a marketing and communications agency.
In defence of Tokyo 2020, the loneliest Olympics
News, Published on 24/07/2024
» The 2020 Tokyo Olympics were a "suicide mission", warned one of Japan's richest men. "Cursed", said a former prime minister. Even contemplating hosting them in the midst of Covid would be "simply beyond reason", said one sponsor.
What's next for India's Modi after poll win?
Oped, Published on 08/06/2024
» This year has turned out to be the time of major elections: Mexico, South Africa, Taiwan, European Union, Pakistan, Russia, soon the United Kingdom, and in November, the United States. And now India has just finished national elections for parliament, reelecting a conservative and populist prime minister who has delivered progress for the people during the past decade and who now embarks on a historic third term.
The Thaksin factor in Thai politics
Oped, Thitinan Pongsudhirak, Published on 15/03/2024
» Thai politics in the near term will likely be dominated by the fate of the two largest vote winners from the general election in May 2023, the Move Forward (MFP) and Pheu Thai parties. While the MFP is at risk of another dissolution, the same as its predecessor Future Forward Party suffered in 2020, Pheu Thai's political future appears to hinge on Thaksin Shinawatra and his return from exile in what is believed to be a deal that follows the assumption of the premiership under Srettha Thavisin, and for Thaksin, a royal pardon and early release on parole.