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Trump's pressure campaign fails to break Iran
Oped, Gwynne Dyer, Published on 24/04/2026
» TACO! Of course. US President Donald Trump always chickens out, but it's a feature, not a bug. If his threats aren't working, he will generally drop them and try something else.
Suu Kyi news viewed as hopeful sign
News, Poramet Tangsathaporn, Published on 24/04/2026
» Aung San Suu Kyi remains in good health and safe, with Myanmar's leadership indicating it is considering "good things" for her, offering cautious reassurance to regional observers.
Police arrest seven gang suspects over Krabi robbery
News, Wassayos Ngamkham, Published on 24/04/2026
» Central Investigation Bureau (CIB) police officers have arrested seven suspects linked to a gang accused of robbing a woman in Krabi.
Myanmar's robbery of a democracy
Oped, Thitinan Pongsudhirak, Published on 24/04/2026
» Five long years after Myanmar's military seized power on 1 Feb 2021, what has taken place in recent weeks amounts to a delayed fait accompli. Led by Senior General Min Aung Hlaing, then commander-in-chief of the armed forces, the coup diverged from its traditional playbook seen in 1962 and 1988, when tanks rolled and the military ruled by brute force. This time, the takeover nearly unravelled amid a nationwide uprising that evolved into a civil war, waged by an armed and determined resistance comprising the civilian-led National Unity Government (NUG), the People's Defence Forces (PDFs), and a constellation of Ethnic Armed Organisations (EAOs).
Department of Rail Transport fast-tracks Siriraj link
News, Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 24/04/2026
» The Department of Rail Transport (DRT) is fast-tracking three major infrastructure projects to improve connectivity and access to Siriraj Hospital, one of Thailand's leading medical centres.
Memorial ceremony defended
News, Post Reporters, Published on 24/04/2026
» Thailand reaffirmed that Prasat Ta Kwai temple lies within its territory, rejecting Cambodia's claim, as tensions rose following a religious ceremony for fallen soldiers at the disputed border site.
Campaigners press for pension overhaul
News, Post Reporters, Published on 24/04/2026
» The Labour Ministry has pledged to speed up its review of a proposed overhaul of Thailand's pension calculation system, amid growing pressure from insured workers seeking a fairer formula, though officials have stopped short of committing to a firm timeline.
Thailand intensifies AI efforts in bid to close the skills gap
Business, Suchit Leesa-nguansuk, Published on 24/04/2026
» Aiming to build artificial intelligence (AI) sovereignty, the Digital Council of Thailand (DCT), the National Science and Technology Development Agency (NSTDA), and the Asian Institute of Technology (AIT) have forged a partnership to bridge the gap between high-level research and commercial application, while addressing a talent shortage.
Taiwan turns to culinary diplomacy
News, Poramet Tangsathaporn, Published on 24/04/2026
» Taiwan has turned to culinary diplomacy to deepen its ties with Thailand, hosting a cross-cultural cooking competition in Bangkok that highlighted the shared heritage and flavours of both cuisines.
Bangkok gets better
Oped, Postbag, Published on 24/04/2026
» Re: "What's up, governor?", (Editorial, April 23). The editorial presents a cautious view of Chadchart Sittipunt's tenure, but risks overlooking the scale of everyday improvements across the city.