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Dark clouds hover as political heat rises
Oped, Wasant Techawongtham, Published on 06/03/2021
» Three members of the cabinet and several others were given jail sentences last week for their roles in toppling the Yingluck Shinawatra government.
It is not the US's job to protect Taiwan from China
News, John Mac Ghlionn, Published on 09/08/2021
» On Tuesday, July 27, Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin warned the Chinese Communist Party to cease its aggressive operations in the Pacific. Speaking at the International Institute for Strategic Studies in Singapore, Mr Austin declared that the United States "will not flinch when our interests are threatened". One of these "interests", according to Mr Austin, involves the protection of Taiwan.
Thamanat expulsion leaves waters murkier
News, Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 22/01/2022
» With Capt Thamanat Prompow and 20 MPs having been expelled from the ruling Palang Pracharath Party (PPRP) during the past week, the coalition government has been left with 254 seats and a slim majority that could pose problems should it need contentious legislation passed by the House.
Trailblazing US jurist Ketanji Brown Jackson has seen real impact of the law
AFP, Published on 08/04/2022
» WASHINGTON - Ketanji Brown Jackson does not have the background typical of US Supreme Court judges, and not just because she will be first Black woman ever to serve at the pinnacle of the legal profession.
Front lines shift in Donbas as Ukraine mounts counteroffensive
Reuters, Published on 15/05/2022
» KYIV, Ukraine: The front lines in the Ukraine war had shifted on Sunday as Russia made some advances in the fiercely contested eastern Donbas region and the Ukrainian military waged a counteroffensive near the strategic Russian-held city of Izium.
Scout's dishonour
News, Postbag, Published on 03/07/2022
» Re: "Scouts take oath, parade to celebrate National Scout Day," (Online, July 1).
Jittery Kenya votes in close-fought election race
AFP, Published on 09/08/2022
» NAIROBI - Millions of Kenyans go to the polls Tuesday, with East Africa's powerhouse on edge as two political heavyweights battle it out in a fiercely contested race for the presidency.
Weed bill sees rivals take high ground
News, Veera Prateepchaikul, Published on 23/01/2023
» The fate of the Cannabis Bill appears to be sealed now. This means the bill, which seeks to decriminalise hemp and cannabis in particular, for medical, commercial and industrial purposes, will not pass the second reading of the House during this parliamentary session.
Uptick rule helping to make SET more robust
Business, Bualuang Securities, Published on 20/07/2024
» The Thai stock market has become more robust over the past three weeks following the introduction of an uptick rule that has helped tighten control over short-selling and reduced volatility.
Anti-military tag harms PP poll hopes
Oped, Veera Prateepchaikul, Published on 12/01/2026
» War creates heroes. It also fuels a strong sense of patriotism. Hence, in the eyes of most Thais, the Thai military -- especially Lt Gen Boonsin Padklang, former commander of the 2nd Army Region -- have become heroes for risking their lives, or for the lives lost and injuries sustained, during the two rounds of bloody armed conflict with Cambodian forces in July and December.