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Democracy really needs to be more pro-worker
Oped, Published on 25/06/2024
» Even if the feared extremist wave did not quite materialise in the European Parliament election this month, the far right performed well in Italy, Austria, Germany, and especially France. Moreover, its latest gains have come on the heels of major shifts toward far-right parties in Hungary, Italy, Austria, the Netherlands, and Sweden, among others.
Over 200 injured, 100 arrested in Kenya tax protests
Reuters, Published on 21/06/2024
» NAIROBI - At least 200 people were injured and more than 100 arrested across Kenya in Thursday's nationwide protests against government plans to raise US$2.7 billion in additional taxes, an alliance of rights groups said.
Bridging cultures
Life, John Clewley, Published on 18/06/2024
» In 2011, Iraqi musician, actor and writer Ahmed Moneka was working as an artist and actor. He studied at Baghdad's Institute of Fine Art and, according to Canada's The Globe And Mail, he was the first black TV presenter in the country. His father, also a well-known comedy actor, was the pioneer. Moneka went into the "family business".
Board the Greenpeace ship this weekend
Guru, Pornchai Sereemongkonpol, Published on 17/06/2024
» Greenpeace Thailand offers a rare opportunity for eco-conscious folks to experience a free tour of its Rainbow Warrior ship and more for free this weekend. The hitch is that you'll have to be at Suang Kong Beach in the Chana district of Songkhla.
Is the animosity an act?
News, Published on 15/06/2024
» It has been noted that the main opposition Move Forward Party (MFP) has taken an empathetic approach to the ruling Pheu Thai Party of late, leading to accusations the antagonism between them may have been staged.
Creepy toys
Oped, Postbag, Published on 15/06/2024
» Re: "Doll seller faces charges over undelivered orders", (BP, June 11).
Protesters demand Thaksin be denied bail in S112 case
News, Post Reporters, Published on 12/06/2024
» Protest groups have asked the army to oppose a bail request that is expected to be sought by paroled former premier Thaksin Shinawatra when he reports to prosecutors to acknowledge his indictment on lese majeste and computer crime charges next week.
Weed protesters 'not going anywhere'
News, Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 11/06/2024
» Public Health Minister Somsak Thepsutin played down the gathering of cannabis advocacy groups outside Government House who are opposed to the relisting of the plant and vowed to stay put until a law to control its use was enacted.
Amnesty bill faces uncertainty
News, Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 10/06/2024
» An amnesty for people charged and prosecuted in political cases is long overdue and a fresh bid to push for one this time round is unlikely to trigger political turmoil like the previous attempt in 2013, according to political analysts.
Move Forward case reveals autocracy
Oped, Thitinan Pongsudhirak, Published on 07/06/2024
» The Constitutional Court's announcement that it will consider the Move Forward Party's (MFP) written defence in its dissolution case on June 12 appears ominous. After several attempts to make its argument that a campaign pledge to amend the lese majeste law against royal insult is not tantamount to "overthrowing Thailand's democratic regime with the King as head of state", the party's time is up. As the biggest election winner in May 2023, the MFP's dissolution is perceived as a foregone conclusion. Such a revelation might risk Thailand being perceived as an autocratic regime based on legal manoeuvres, and power plays that do not derive from voter preferences.