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Yodchanan defends difficult decision to join coalition
Online Reporters, Published on 14/02/2026
» Yodchanan Wongsawat, a prime ministerial candidate of the Pheu Thai Party, has apologised to any supporters who may feel uneasy about the party’s decision to join a coalition government led by the Bhumjaithai Party.
When journalism still exists -- but no longer matters
News, Carla Norrlöf, Published on 14/02/2026
» 'Democracy Dies in Darkness" became the motto of the Washington Post in 2017, four years after Jeff Bezos, the Amazon founder and one of the world's richest men, purchased the newspaper. Today, however, Mr Bezos, who has throttled the Post's opinion page and now slashed the newspaper's staff, seems determined to demonstrate that a free press, an essential component of democracy, can be killed off in broad daylight.
Navigating between global superpowers
News, Vitit Muntarbhorn, Published on 14/02/2026
» Both China and the US issued new national security policies over the past year. At first glance, they seem to diverge markedly, portending a deep rupture in the world order. Yet, they may also bear some similarities in terms of self-interest and self-advancement. Collateral to that, other countries seeking to forge a middle path may wish to navigate a perspicacious route towards global equilibrium.
How elections amplify our echo chamber
Life, Niki Chatikavanij, Published on 14/02/2026
» This past week, most Bangkokians woke up with a post-election hangover. It's a similar feeling to when you have too many glasses of wine at dinner, or went a bit too heavy for your friend's birthday. This feeling, though, doesn't subside throughout the day with a nice long shower or a glass of water.
Pheu Thai backs Bhumjaithai to lead coalition government
Published on 13/02/2026
» The Pheu Thai Party has formally pledged support for the Bhumjaithai Party to take the lead in forming a new government, with Prime Minister and Bhumjaithai leader Anutin Charnvirakul saying both sides are ready to put past differences behind them and move forward together.
Pheu Thai to meet Bhumjaithai for coalition talks Friday afternoon
Online Reporters, Published on 13/02/2026
» The election‑winning Bhumjaithai Party has formally invited Pheu Thai to join government‑formation talks, with leaders of both parties set to meet on Friday afternoon, Pheu Thai secretary‑general Prasert Jantararuangtong said.
How world's super-rich are rewriting the rules
Oped, Joseph E Stiglitz & Jayati Ghosh, Published on 13/02/2026
» Ongoing efforts to derail multilateral tax cooperation lie at the heart of a global programme to replace democratic governance with coercive rule by the extremely wealthy -- or what we call 21st-century Caesarism. Any strategy to counter this programme, therefore, must recognise that taxing extreme wealth is essential to saving democracy.
Anutin rejects election fraud claims
Post Reporters, Published on 12/02/2026
» Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul has dismissed allegations of election fraud, insisting that any decision on a nationwide recount lies solely with the Election Commission (EC), which remains well within its legal timeframe to certify the results.
Bhumjaithai introduces first 3 coalition partners
Post Reporters, Published on 12/02/2026
» The election-winning Bhumjaithai Party on Thursday announced three small parties as its initial coalition partners.
Bangladesh votes in landmark polls after deadly uprising
AFP, Published on 12/02/2026
» DHAKA - Bangladesh voted on Thursday in its first election since a deadly 2024 uprising, as parties crushed under Sheikh Hasina’s rule return to the fray with a powerful political heir facing an Islamist-led coalition.