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  • LIFE

    Getting soft power right

    Life, Published on 08/01/2024

    » After three months in office, the Srettha Thavisin government has raved on about populist policies in the guise of digital wallets and soft power projects that will create income to boost our declining economy. With optimism, we learned that Paetongtarn Shinawatra, Pheu Thai party leader and head of the National Soft Power Strategy Committee (NSPSC), has drafted a budget of 5.1 billion baht to boost festivals and creative industries. It is welcoming news to hear this government is priortising art, music, literature, design, fashion, film, food, games, sports and festivals as essential sources for the creative economy. Where this enormous chunk of budget will come from, like digital wallets, remains to be seen.

  • THAILAND

    Jatuporn wants CCTV footage of 'sick' Thaksin

    News, Post Reporters, Published on 27/08/2023

    » Political activist Jatuporn Prompan has demanded the Department of Corrections (DoC) and the Police General Hospital release footage of closed-circuit television cameras to clear up the public's lingering doubts over the health of former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra.

  • THAILAND

    New government forms, but at what cost?

    News, Published on 23/08/2023

    » Thai politics is entering a new chapter as the colour-coded political divide which has polarised the country for several years is expected to end after Pheu Thai Party's prime ministerial candidate Srettha Thavisin won parliament's endorsement to become the country's 30th prime minister on Tuesday.

  • THAILAND

    Daggers out in the Democrat Party

    Nattaya Chetchotiros, Published on 14/08/2023

    » The Democrat Party is still searching for its new leader after two failed attempts over the past two months.

  • OPINION

    Foolish pride

    News, Postbag, Published on 21/05/2023

    » Re: "MFP victory one for the history books", (Opinion, May 20).

  • OPINION

    Not their decision

    News, Published on 20/03/2023

    » Re: "New curbs on populist policies," (BP, March 12).

  • THAILAND

    PM urges unity for Apec

    News, Published on 14/11/2022

    » Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha on Sunday urged Thais to be good hosts for the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (Apec) summit as the Apec Economic Leaders' Week (AELW) kicks off on Monday.

  • THAILAND

    Coup anniversary fizzer

    News, Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 19/09/2021

    » Thailand has endured two coups over the past 15 years and both revolve around former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra and his political network.

  • BUSINESS

    Baby Talk

    Asia focus, Pattama Kuentak, Published on 06/09/2021

    » Growing up by the beach and the South Pacific Ocean, it's impossible not to fall in love with the spectacular scenery and the sport that allows you to enjoy it the most: surfing. But Steven McArthur also loves science, biology in particular. That passion has sustained his trailblazing career as a fertility specialist for three decades.

  • THAILAND

    Phalang Party to pick exec board in May

    News, Wassana Nanuam, Published on 13/04/2021

    » The Phalang Party, a new political outfit which has been linked to the main opposition party Pheu Thai Party, is planning to hold a general assembly to elect its executive board next month.

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