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Oped, Editorial, Published on 01/08/2024
» The countdown has begun, with the Constitutional Court deciding on the fate of the Move Forward Party (MFP) next week.
Oped, Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 27/07/2024
» The rise to power of a group of senators who are closely affiliated with the Bhumjaithai Party (BJT), having clinched the top positions in the Upper House, serves as a game-changer for Anutin Charnvirakul and the second-largest party in the coalition government.
Oped, Editorial, Published on 27/07/2024
» City Hall's attempts to pass a new city planning blueprint to replace one used for a decade have hit repeated snags over the past four years. Such delays have upset commercial developers, who will likely benefit from the proposed changes.
News, Published on 27/07/2024
» In recent weeks, the Bangladeshi government has cracked down violently on students demanding equitable access to coveted government jobs amid an unemployment crisis. To contain the protests, authorities have shut down all educational institutions, imposed a strict curfew, and cut off internet access. Thousands of police officers and paramilitaries have been patrolling the streets, and more than 170 people have died.
News, Published on 25/07/2024
» Kamala Harris visited her campaign headquarters on Monday and delivered a key message.
Oped, Published on 24/07/2024
» The shooting of former US President Donald Trump was the second assassination attempt on a populist political leader this year. Just two months ago, Slovakian Prime Minister Robert Fico was seriously injured after being shot four times at close range, highlighting the danger posed by the resurgence of political violence around the world.
News, Veera Prateepchaikul, Published on 22/07/2024
» Come what may on Aug 7, the opposition Move Forward Party (MFP) appears to be ready to face the axe from the Constitutional Court. The party could be dissolved and/or all 11 members of the executive committee barred from contesting elections for 10 years, as sought by the Election Commission.
Oped, Thitinan Pongsudhirak, Published on 19/07/2024
» The rot in Thailand's institutional makeup has become so deep, dense and widespread that it can be found nearly everywhere there is controversy. Newly elected Senator Keskamol Pleansamai is the latest case in point. Just about everything that comes with her meteoric rise to the Senate spurs accusations of irregularity and impropriety.
Oped, Editorial, Published on 18/07/2024
» A call by new Senator Nantana Nantavaropas for live broadcasts of the upper chamber's panel meetings is noteworthy and warrants support. It is a solid measure to ensure transparency, while giving the public access to monitor lawmakers' performance.
News, Editorial, Published on 15/07/2024
» Some 200 new senators recently endorsed by the Election Commission (EC) have the task of selecting a Senate Speaker, a position crucial for the integrity of the upper house.