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Lessons from Thai votes on Jerusalem
News, Kavi Chongkittavorn, Published on 02/01/2018
» Thailand made a historic decision on 21 Dec to join 127 other United Nations member states in rejecting the US decision to recognise Jerusalem as Israel's capital. In the past, when push came to shove in a major diplomatic decision, Bangkok would normally duck the issue by practising "fence-sitting" to protect its perceived national interests.
Serious security flaws found in chips
Reuters, Published on 05/01/2018
» FRANKFURT/SAN FRANCISCO: Security researchers on Wednesday disclosed a set of security flaws that they said could let hackers steal sensitive information from nearly every modern computing device containing chips from Intel Corp, Advanced Micro Devices Inc and ARM Holdings, recently acquired by Softbank.
Trump's tweets no help to Pakistan
News, Shahid Javed Burki, Published on 08/01/2018
» Pakistan has now joined the ranks of countries hit by one of US President Donald Trump's characteristic tweet storms. In his first tweet of 2018, Mr Trump declared that the United States has "foolishly" given Pakistan more than US$33 billion in aid over the last 15 years, while Pakistan had returned only "lies and deceit" and given safe haven to the terrorists America hunts in Afghanistan. "No more!" Mr Trump concluded. And now the US is freezing its aid to the country.
Oprah Winfrey claims lifetime Golden Globe, calls for 'a new day'
Reuters, Published on 08/01/2018
» LOS ANGELES: Oprah Winfrey became the first black woman to be awarded a Golden Globe for lifetime achievement on Sunday, delivering an impassioned speech in support of those who have exposed sexual misconduct in Hollywood and beyond.
PM must step in to crisis
News, Editorial, Published on 09/01/2018
» Just days after he claimed he had become a politician, Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha is letting down the country. He's not alone in refusing to approach the important scandal involving the watches and jewellery of Deputy Prime Minister Prawit Wongsuwon. Others also are battling to avoid any accountability. Most notably, the junta-appointed National Anti-Corruption Commission (NACC) has acted so poorly, it should stand aside and turn the issue over to a trustworthy person or group.
Top cops face probe over Sek party pics
News, Post Reporters, Published on 10/01/2018
» An inquiry panel has been set up to consider disciplinary action against two senior policemen in Nakhon Si Thammarat who were seen in a picture attending a party with controversial rock singer Sek Loso, according to the Royal Thai Police (RTP).
Educating Rohingya refugee kids
News, Kevin Watkins, Published on 11/01/2018
» Amina is a case study in the power of hope. Three months ago, armed vigilantes attacked the six-year-old's village in Myanmar's Rakhine State. Amina saw neighbours killed, an uncle wounded by gunfire, and her home razed.
'Judgemental' Thai press comes under fire
News, Post Reporters, Published on 11/01/2018
» Judgemental news reporting and a lack of critical thinking among members of the media remain key factors hindering quality development within the Thai press, a seminar was told.
Sek Loso denies ecstasy drug charge
News, Post Reporters, Published on 18/01/2018
» Rock star Sek Loso, still in hot water for firing a gun over New Year, met police at Kannayao station in Bangkok yesterday to acknowledge a fresh charge of drug use after a urine test showed traces of methamphetamine and ecstasy.
PM must end watch saga
News, Editorial, Published on 20/01/2018
» With each passing week, details of the luxury watches worn by Deputy Prime Minister Prawit Wongsuwon, as shown in pictures taken over a number of years, have been a continual presence in the news following relentless sleuthing by the CSI LA Facebook page. The timepiece saga has raised many questions about the ethics and credibility of this government.