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Charles warns Europe security under threat in German speech
AFP, Published on 30/03/2023
» BERLIN - King Charles III called Russia's war in Ukraine a threat to European democratic values Thursday in the first speech by a monarch to the German parliament but said allies like Britain and Germany can draw courage from their unity.
Charles decries 'scourge of war' against Ukraine
Published on 30/03/2023
» BERLIN: King Charles III called Russia’s war in Ukraine a threat to Europe’s democratic values in the first speech made by a monarch at the German parliament, but said allies like Germany and Britain can draw courage from their unity.
PM shrugs off talk of Pheu Thai 'landslide'
News, Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 25/03/2023
» Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha on Friday shrugged off the Pheu Thai Party's aim to pull off a landslide victory in the general election, saying every party has targets and ambitions, but it is up to voters to decide.
Next poll brings old guard new priorities
Oped, Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 25/03/2023
» Now that the country is heading towards an election, which is to take place on May 14, it seems the dictator vs democracy dichotomy has largely faded as most political parties are forced to focus on measures to tackle economic problems in order to boost their chance of winning in the polls.
China's Xi heads to Russia in visit for 'peace'
AFP, Published on 20/03/2023
» BEIJING - Chinese President Xi Jinping begins a state visit to Russia Monday, a trip Beijing has touted as a "visit for peace" as it seeks to play mediator in Vladimir Putin's war in Ukraine.
No time for cruel jokes
Oped, Editorial, Published on 17/03/2023
» As the election draws near, it's more evident that any reconciliation -- as promised by Gen Prayut Chan-o-cha when he staged a coup in 2014 -- isn't going to happen. Pressure groups and parties have filed complaints against one another as the political climate becomes more tense. Political campaigns have become places for disputes and even scuffles.
Pita rules out alliance with PPRP, UTN
News, Post Reporters, Published on 16/03/2023
» The Move Forward Party (MFP) on Wednesday ruled out the possibility of forming an alliance with the Palang Pracharath Party (PPRP) or the United Thai Nation Party (UTN) after the election.
PM vows no more coups
News, Post Reporters, Published on 10/03/2023
» Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha on Thursday vowed there would be no more coups, saying the 2014 putsch was the last, in an attempt to allay fears as the general election nears.
Domestic violence law 'fails to provide victim protection'
News, Penchan Charoensuthipan, Published on 09/03/2023
» Despite the Domestic Violence Victim Protection Act having been introduced 16 years ago, the law still fails to provide adequate protection for those suffering abuse at home, non-governmental organisations (NGOs) were told at a recent seminar.
'Narrow' elite irks Prawit
News, Wassana Nanuam, Published on 09/03/2023
» Deputy Prime Minister and Palang Pracharath Party (PPRP) leader Prawit Wongsuwon has said he can do a better job than others in promoting national reconciliation and coordinating national development between politicians and the elite.