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An acid test for fair polls
News, Editorial, Published on 24/09/2018
» Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha and his regime have recognised from the start that military rule had a finite life that could only end peacefully with elections. Gen Prayut clearly showed that with his serial promises of an election "next year". It is reasonably clear that 2019 will belatedly deliver the promise, but not in the best way. Increasingly, the regime seems to be abusing its own rules to pursue an indefinite hold on power by unjust means.
Questioning the answers
Business, Published on 24/09/2018
» Two proposed tech-related laws on data protection and cybersecurity are to be endorsed soon and have raised concerns about power being concentrated in an agency and a secretary.
Budget amendment tipped to rev up disbursement
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 24/09/2018
» The amended Budgetary Procedure Act, which stipulates that the budget of any investment project for which contracts are not signed by the end of the fiscal year will be cancelled automatically, is meant to prompt state agencies to accelerate investment.
Can Modi repeat?
Asia focus, Narendra Kaushik, Published on 24/09/2018
» A day is a long time in politics, so they say. Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has been in power for four years and four months, and his day of reckoning with the voters is still seven months away.
Senate may tip the balance
News, Post Reporters, Published on 24/09/2018
» The Senate selection process has kicked off now that the Election Commission's (EC) regulations governing intra-group voting for 50 senators have been published in the <i>Royal Gazette</i>.
NAFTA talks likely to continue on sidelines of UN meeting: Trudeau
AFP, Published on 24/09/2018
» MONTREAL - Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said Sunday it was "very likely" that informal talks aimed at renewing the North American Free Trade Agreement would continue on the sidelines of the United Nations General Assembly in New York over the next several days.
Thailand leaps ahead on efficiency index
News, Post Reporters, Published on 24/09/2018
» Thailand is now ranked 27th among 56 countries ranked on the Bloomberg Health Care Efficiency Index, up from 41st place last year, said Public Health Minister Piyasakol Sakolsatayadorn Sunday, citing the 2018 rankings published last week.
More seeking southern comfort
News, Chaiwat Satyaem, Published on 24/09/2018
» Following a mobile cabinet meeting to Chumphon and Ranong last month, various bodies are coming up with ideas to expedite promoting coastal attractions further south on the spectacular western coastline as an extension to the already popular destinations in Phetchaburi's Cha-am district and Prachuap Khiri Khan's Hua Hin district.
Gridlock and K-pop: Things to know about the UN General Assembly
AFP, Published on 24/09/2018
» UNITED NATIONS (UNITED STATES) - About 130 world leaders are gathering at the United Nations this week for the annual high-level debate to address pressing global issues, from scrapping North Korea's nuclear weapons to financing development.
Prayut declares he is interested in entering politics
Wassana Nanuam, Published on 24/09/2018
» Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha has finally admitted he is interested in entering the political fray, after previously keeping mum about his political ambitions.