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Thaioil Moves Ahead with THB 18bn Asset Plan
Published on 03/10/2025
» The Board of Directors of Thai Oil Public Company Limited has approved the Asset Monetization plan, which will raise over THB 18 billion to strengthen the Company’s financial position and reduce debt, while continuing to utilise the leased assets through a leaseback arrangement without interrupting ongoing operations. The company plans to propose the project for shareholders approval on 9 December 2025.
Outsiders shore up cabinet
Published on 20/09/2025
» Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul has appointed nine non-politicians to his new cabinet, ensuring their expertise will benefit the development of the country during his short-term administration.
Things can still get worse
Published on 13/09/2025
» Pheu Thai's populist policies used to be a winning formula but the digital wallet, 20-baht flat fare schemes could return to haunt it v Some observers feel Thaksin going to jail could inspire a reversal of fortunes for the beleaguered former ruling party.
Indonesian democracy on brink
Oped, Published on 11/09/2025
» Less than 11 months into his term, Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto faces a stark choice. He can be remembered either as a leader whose presidency was defined by public anger and discontent, or as one who recognised the challenges facing his country and acted in the national interest.
Anutin Charnvirakul’s 29-year political journey
Published on 05/09/2025
» Tracing the 29-year political journey of Anutin Charnvirakul, who won the vote of more than half of the MPs in the House of Representatives — securing his election as Thailand’s 32nd Prime Minister. Before reaching the premiership, he held a variety of political positions throughout his career:
Council of State reaffirms opinion caretaker PM cannot dissolve House
Online Reporters, Published on 02/09/2025
» Council of State secretary-general Pakorn Nilprapunt has reiterated the council's opinion that the authority to dissolve the House of Representatives rests solely with the prime minister, not a caretaker premier.
FBI raids home of outspoken Trump critic John Bolton
AFP, Published on 23/08/2025
» BETHESDA (UNITED STATES) - FBI agents raided the home on Friday of one of US President Donald Trump's most outspoken critics, his former national security adviser John Bolton.
EU leaders must master Trump management
Oped, Gwynne Dyer, Published on 19/08/2025
» It's like one of those slapstick comedies from the early days of silent films: the "Keystone Cops" movies, perhaps, or Buster Keaton's various efforts. Lots of people rushing around, constant reversals of fortune, and many pratfalls.
Rewarding an army hero
Oped, Editorial, Published on 18/08/2025
» Calls to extend the service of Lt Gen Boonsin Padklang, commander of the 2nd Army Region, may be understandable considering the widespread public distrust in the government's handling of the Thai-Cambodian border conflict. But such demands must not be entertained.
A difference of opinion
News, Published on 16/08/2025
» When the moment of truth came -- that Thailand had been slapped with a 19% tariff by the US, down from the originally threatened 36% -- several implications for the government were spelt out by experts, both positive and cautionary.