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Pichit dismisses resignation rumour as Srettha defends appointment
Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 21/05/2024
» PM's Office Minister Pichit Chuenban on Monday dismissed rumours that he had resigned from his post, as the Constitutional Court is set to later this week decide on his fate in a charter violation case lodged by a group of 40 caretaker senators.
Build trust in Thai rice
News, Editorial, Published on 21/05/2024
» The all-out effort by the Pheu Thai-led government to auction decade-old rice from Yingluck's rice-pledging scheme raises questions about the party's political acumen.
The voice of Zimbabwe
Life, John Clewley, Published on 21/05/2024
» Thomas Mapfumo, the Zimbabwean singer, bandleader and songwriter, is one of Africa's most respected musicians known not only for his hypnotic chimerenga music but also for his steadfast support for human rights, political dignity and social justice. Chimerenga is the Shona -- Mapfumo's ethnic group -- word for liberation and is based on the sacred and iconic instrument, the mbira (thumb piano or sanza), which is at the heart of Mapfumo's music.
Old rice, new debate
Published on 21/05/2024
» Re: "Lab tests show rice 'edible' ", (BP, May 20) & "Push to sell old rice raises questions", (Post, May 19).
CPNREIT posts B1.53bn first-quarter revenue
Business, Published on 21/05/2024
» CPN Retail Growth Leasehold REIT (CPNREIT) reported 1.53 billion baht in revenue in the first quarter of 2024, an increase of 7.7% year-on-year.
SEA eyes next 20 years of US-China ties
News, Kavi Chongkittavorn, Published on 21/05/2024
» What will Southeast Asia be like over the next two decades? Given the unpredictable geopolitical situation, the region will certainly maintain its strategic autonomy in ways that mitigate the ripple effects of the emerging new international order. The multipolar world will be a new ballgame that Southeast Asia has to grapple with. Interestingly, the region's countries also realise that the competition between the US and China is not likely to subside given the tit-for-tat measures they have been conducting with each other. Under such circumstances, what role or leadership can Southeast Asia provide under the Asean roof to ensure that the region will not be marginalised or weaponised? To be precise, how can Asean avoid becoming a pawn in the US-China whirlpool?
Late drama as Port concede penalty in Ratchaburi draw
Sports, Tor Chittinand, Published on 21/05/2024
» Port conceded a last-minute penalty to settle for a 2-2 draw in a Thai League 1 battle at Ratchaburi on Sunday night.
ICC prosecutor seeks arrest warrants for Israeli PM, defence chief and 3 Hamas leaders
Published on 20/05/2024
» AMSTERDAM: The International Criminal Court prosecutor's office said on Monday it had requested arrest warrants for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, his defence chief and three Hamas leaders for alleged war crimes.
Lawyer Arm faces rape charges
Wassayos Ngamkham, Published on 20/05/2024
» Phongsathon Suwannaraksa, a high-profile lawyer known for assisting sexual abuse victims, has been arrested for allegedly raping and blackmailing one of his own clients.
Thailand has escaped recession: economic body
Published on 20/05/2024
» The economy has avoided a technical recession, with the National Economic and Social Development Council (NESDC) reporting on Monday that the country’s economy in the first quarter still grew by 1.5% compared with the corresponding period last year.