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No escaping Thaksin
Oped, Editorial, Published on 20/03/2024
» Pheu Thai's attempt to prevent any discussion concerning former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra in the upcoming general debate may prove to be counterproductive to the party's efforts to win back its popularity.
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Justice for Wanchalearm
Oped, Editorial, Published on 24/02/2024
» Ban Chan Song La residence in Bangkok has become a new political destination in Thai politics following convicted former PM Thaksin Shinawatra's release on parole last Sunday.
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Political landmine
Oped, Editorial, Published on 06/01/2024
» A group of Cambodian dissidents were rounded up by police in the Rangsit area on Dec 29, while others were attacked on New Year's Eve by Thai men while giving a lecture on the country's charter and human rights situation to their compatriots in Samut Prakan.
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New Khmer chapter opens
News, Editorial, Published on 02/10/2023
» Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin's recent visit to Cambodia marks a significant step in strengthening bilateral ties between the two countries -- a relationship historically characterised with border conflicts and armed disputes.
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It's a shared heritage
News, Editorial, Published on 09/03/2023
» In an apparent bid to put an end to the war of words over the Kun Khmer-Muay Thai conflict, Cambodian strongman Hun Sen has proposed that both terms for the martial art should be accepted.
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Time to foster peace
News, Editorial, Published on 16/11/2022
» There were a few takeaways from the Asean meetings held in Phnom Penh last week. Apart from political diversions and photo-ops between world leaders with Prime Minister Hun Sen, the most welcoming news was that Timor Leste is to be a new Asean member.
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Myanmar sets new low
Oped, Editorial, Published on 28/07/2022
» After 18 months of tap-dancing about the world community's demands for a ceasefire and peaceful negotiations since its coup, Myanmar's military government has portrayed its dark spirit by executing four political activists. They were among 114 opposition activists given the death sentence by the junta court since early this year.
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Myanmar's plight still a global issue
News, Editorial, Published on 06/03/2022
» As the Russian invasion of Ukraine dominates the headlines, the deteriorating situation in neighbouring Myanmar that has been dragging on for over a year must not be forgotten. In fact, there are still major issues that need reporting, such as the movement of refugees and regional efforts to secure peace.
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Myanmar poses Asean quandary
News, Editorial, Published on 13/02/2022
» In the year following the coup in Myanmar which unseated Aung San Suu Kyi, the 1991 Nobel Peace Prize winner and then State Counsellor (a position equivalent to prime minister), the country's military has continued to pursue a policy of violence against detractors, leaving the world aghast. It has also left Asean in a quandary over how to handle the situation in a manner befitting its aspirations for growth, future prosperity and influence on the world stage.
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Freedom in a perilous state
News, Editorial, Published on 09/03/2021
» About a year after Thailand under the Prayut Chan-o-cha government could boast about a small improvement in its freedom ranking, as rated annually by Freedom House, the country has suffered a setback with it damningly described as no longer having any freedom at all -- a position it held during the coup years.
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