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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.
US pushes for three-way nuclear deal with Russia and China
AFP, Published on 06/02/2026
» GENEVA - The United States on Friday urged three-way talks with Russia and China to set new limits on nuclear weapons, after the last treaty between top nuclear powers Washington and Moscow expired.
EU tells TikTok to change ‘addictive’ design
AFP, Published on 06/02/2026
» BRUSSELS - The European Union said on Friday that it had told TikTok it needs to change its “addictive design” or risk heavy fines, after the Chinese-owned platform was found in breach of the bloc’s digital content rules.
Doctor’s dismissal not political, PM Anutin insists
Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 29/01/2026
» Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul on Thursday rejected claims that the dismissal of Dr Supat Hasuwannakit, a former hospital director and current election candidate, was politically motivated or linked to the Bhumjaithai Party.
Dr Supat Hasuwannakit's fate unclear
Jutamas Tadthiemrom, Published on 29/01/2026
» Just days to go before the election, Supat Hasuwannakit, People's Party (PP) constituency candidate in Songkhla, has found himself in the midst of scrutiny following a recommendation by a public health ministry subcommittee to dismiss him from government service relating to a case of Covid-19 Antigen Test Kit (ATK) procurement years ago.
PP stands behind Supat in Songkhla
Post Reporters, Published on 29/01/2026
» The People's Party (PP) says Dr Supat Hasuwannakit remains its lawful MP candidate in Songkhla's Constituency 2, despite the decision by a Public Health Ministry subcommittee to dismiss him over alleged damage to the state.
Sacked hospital director Supat's electoral candidacy in doubt
Online Reporters, Published on 26/01/2026
» Former rural doctors leader Supat Hasuwannakit insisted on Monday he remains eligible to seek election under the People's Party banner in Songkhla province, arguing that his dismissal from the civil service is not yet final.
It's the economic history, stupid
Oped, Iker Saitua, Published on 14/01/2026
» Every year, I walk into a first-year lecture hall in Bilbao at the University of the Basque Country (EHU) and watch shoulders slump. The title of the course I'm teaching -- "Economic History" -- draws a similarly dejected reaction from my students: "Meh." "Boooring." "What's this even for?" Some call it "the history class", as if it belonged to another century.
Top court upholds ‘Big Joke’ dismissal order
Online Reporters, Published on 09/01/2026
» The Supreme Administrative Court on Friday dismissed a petition filed by former deputy national police chief Surachate “Big Joke” Hakparn, seeking to overturn an order dismissing him from the police force. The court ruled that the order was lawful.
Ice obsession - the Thai way of drinking
Petprakai Hansiri, Published on 04/01/2026
» Ice cubes are integral to Thai life, an essential, their use ingrained in daily habits, but this ice obsession is rarely viewed through the same lens by outsiders, who see its presence in almost every beverage as peculiar.