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Myanmar's rebel offensive hits close to home
News, Published on 14/04/2024
» Since the 2021 coup in Myanmar, the military regime continues to face resistance from armed rebel groups which have managed to push troops from several strongholds.
Srettha orders border secured
News, Published on 13/04/2024
» Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin said he had instructed the armed forces to secure the border with Myanmar and not allow any military aircraft from the neighbouring country to enter Thai airspace as fighting there has intensified.
Move Forward fever grips SE Asia
News, Published on 18/06/2023
» The Move Forward Party's (MFP) triumph in the general election has sparked new hope for political change in the region, as experts expect the ascendance of an MFP-led progressive government will help shift the landscape of international relations in Southeast Asia toward a more liberal democracy.
Thai army needs to march to a new tune
Oped, Anchalee Kongrut, Published on 13/05/2023
» I always get feelings of fear when I hear the army's famous propaganda song, Nak Paendin, which in Thai means "burden of the country". As a child born during the 1970s, this song reminds me of military putsches.
Jockeying for leverage
News, Published on 10/07/2022
» A recent visit to Thailand by Chinese State Councillor and Foreign Minister Wang Yi as part of his two-week diplomatic mission comes as both nations mark the 10th anniversary of the China-Thailand strategic cooperative partnership.
At the crossroads of history
Life, Suwitcha Chaiyong, Published on 16/03/2022
» In a career than spans three decades, photojournalist Vinai Dithajohn has risked his life covering several coups and protest movements mostly using Democracy Monument as a vantage point. An exhibition of some his most harrowing shots and others that humanise protesters and police officers alike is currently on display at Bangkok's VS Gallery.
Lessons of history
Life, Thana Boonlert, Published on 13/10/2021
» After decades of military authoritarianism, student demonstrators in Bangkok began to call for the restoration of constitutional rule and a return to democracy. In the face of the challenge, the entrenched generals refused to negotiate and arrested the protest leaders, claiming they were influenced by communism. It paved the way for the popular uprising of Oct 14, 1973.
Arkhom secures finance post
News, Post Reporters, Published on 06/10/2020
» His Majesty the King has endorsed the appointment of Arkhom Termpittayapaisith as the new finance minister, ending the month-long vacancy left by the sudden resignation of his brief predecessor, Predee Daochai.
More to 'seeking the truth' laser campaign than meets the eye, academics say
News, Published on 17/05/2020
» The laser projection of political messages on landmarks in the capital by the Progressive Movement is more than just a bid by the one-time party to build momentum, observers say.
Flair for debate wins praise for Sutin
News, Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 11/11/2019
» Due to its failure to form and lead the new coalition government despite pulling in the most votes in this year's general election, the former ruling Pheu Thai Party has seen its profile dim during its time in opposition.