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One in ten kids face food poverty: UN
News, Post Reporters, Published on 08/06/2024
» One in ten Thai children under five years old experience severe food poverty, while globally, one in four kids face similar struggles, according to a new report from the United Nations Children's Fund (Unicef).
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.
Improving the region's food safety
Oped, Published on 07/06/2024
» In a region with poor food safety standards, policy makers, the private sector and consumers in Asia and the Pacific must do better.
Residential developers getting cold feet
Kanana Katharangsiporn, Published on 06/06/2024
» The residential construction area permitted nationwide in the first three months of 2024 is expected to plunge to the lowest level in 12 quarters, reflecting developers slowing new launches of residential supply because of weak demand.
Scenarios galore
Oped, Postbag, Published on 06/06/2024
» Re: "Rigging claim hits Senate poll", (BP, June 4 ).
A turbulent time for govt
Oped, Editorial, Published on 06/06/2024
» Winning an election and forming a coalition is one thing; running a country, another. After nine months at Government House, the Srettha Thavisin government finds itself struggling to fulfil its campaign promises. Tough issues -- such as the charter rewrite, boosting tourism, the 10,000-baht digital wallet scheme and the sluggish economy -- remain a fierce challenge.
Marking 10 years of Matsuyama magic
Sports, Chuah Choo Chiang, Published on 05/06/2024
» Brian Harman, the reigning Open champion, tells a funny tale of how he and fellow PGA Tour winner, Matt Every, made a poor error in judgement on a young Asian golfer more than a decade ago. In contrast, Jack Nicklaus, holder of a record 18 major victories, knew the golf world was in for a special treat with the emergence of a rising star.
Most Bangkokians satisfied with Governor Chadchart's performance: poll
Online Reporters, Published on 02/06/2024
» A majority of Bangkokians are satisfied with the performance of Governor Chadchart Sittipunt after two years in office, according to an opinion survey by the National Institute of Development Administration.
A marriage of convenience
News, Published on 01/06/2024
» The United Thai Nation (UTN) Party has kept a rather low profile within the coalition government although this could be about to change.