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Harvard Chinese student's graduation speech strikes a chord as Trump leads crackdown
Published on 02/06/2025
» A Chinese student's graduation speech at Harvard University emphasising "shared humanity" and calling for global unity has gone viral, days after the Trump administration pledged to "aggressively" revoke the visas of students from China.
Thailand's stalled cash handout scheme sours voters on Pheu Thai Party
Published on 02/06/2025
» Rungthiwa Pimphanit waited months for a long-promised cash handout of 10,000 baht from Thailand's ruling party, which she backed in 2023 elections, but now the scheme to stimulate a stalling economy has been put on ice.
Mexicans elect their judges under shadow of crime, corruption
AFP, Published on 02/06/2025
» MEXICO CITY - Mexicans chose their judges on Sunday in unprecedented elections that sharply divided opinion in a country plagued by rampant crime, corruption and impunity.
New hotel law raises safety concerns
Business, Narumon Kasemsuk, Published on 02/06/2025
» The Thai Hotels Association (THA) has raised the alarm for property owners over a new draft law for hotels, warning it could infringe on the rights of residents and compromise tourist safety, which is already a blemish for Thailand.
Political paralysis
Business, Post Reporters, Published on 02/06/2025
» Signs of conflict within the coalition government have been more frequent this year, with Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra on several occasions denying rumours of cabinet reshuffles or even parliamentary dissolutions.
Poland holds tight vote with EU role at stake
AFP, Published on 01/06/2025
» WARSAW - Poles began voting on Sunday in a tight presidential election with major implications for the country's role in Europe, and for abortion and LGBTQ rights.
Chadchart enjoys broad support from Bangkokians: poll
Online Reporters, Published on 01/06/2025
» Three years into his tenure as Governor of Bangkok, Chadchart Sittipunt continues to enjoy strong support among city residents, according to an opinion survey released by the National Institute of Development Administration (Nida Poll).
Health minister defends veto of ruling in Thaksin case
Published on 31/05/2025
» Public Health Minister Somsak Thepsuthin has defended his decision to veto a ruling by the Medical Council of Thailand to penalise doctors involved in the treatment of former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra during his six-month custodial stay at the Police General Hospital.
3.78 trillion baht budget clears first parliamentary hurdle
Bloomberg News, Published on 31/05/2025
» The Lower House backed a 3.78 trillion baht (US$115 billion) annual budget as Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra’s multi-party coalition buried differences to support the spending plan.
Pita’s aspirations could be dashed
Published on 31/05/2025
» Pita Limjaroenrat’s brief return to the political scene recently has warmed the hearts of many zealous orange camp supporters, buoyed by his reiterated aspiration to be the country’s best prime minister nine years down the road.