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Return to democracy still slow, unsteady
News, Anucha Charoenpo, Published on 13/05/2018
» Despite promises of a general election next year, the prospects of democracy in Thailand will continue to look bleak so long as the military government's ban on political activity, including stopping parties from campaigning, remains in place.
Takes one to know one
News, Postbag, Published on 13/05/2018
» To those who consider anyone pro-Prayut or pro-government to be zoo animals, grovellers or other, I'd follow the proverb, "It takes one to know one".
Nervy Europe watches on as Italian populists, far-right continue govt talks
AFP, Published on 12/05/2018
» ROME - Italian anti-establishment and far-right leaders are inching closer to a deal over a joint government under the watchful eye of Europe as they meet on Saturday to hash out a deal that could be announced as soon as Sunday.
Congrats Malaysia
News, Postbag, Published on 12/05/2018
» Re: "An election of hope", (Editorial, May 11).
Parit has his work cut out
News, Published on 12/05/2018
» If the Democrat Party were a person, it would be well past its retirement age. At 75, the country's oldest party has to be mulling a succession plan as it may be in desperate need of new torchbearers -- and one may have come along.
India's Modi visits Nepal in bid to counter China influence
AFP, Published on 12/05/2018
» KATHMANDU - Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the construction of a mega hydropower plant during a visit to Nepal Friday, part of his government's move to counter Chinese influence in its backyard.
Rooney 'hasn't asked to leave', says Everton boss Allardyce
AFP, Published on 11/05/2018
» LONDON - Everton manager Sam Allardyce said Friday Wayne Rooney has not asked to leave the club despite reports he has agreed a "deal in principle" to move to the United States.
Nadal breaks McEnroe record in Madrid
AFP, Published on 11/05/2018
» MADRID: Rafael Nadal broke John McEnroe's 34-year record on Thursday by winning his 50th consecutive set on clay at the Madrid Open.
Just like zoo animals
News, Postbag, Published on 11/05/2018
» Re: "A forecast of doom", (PostBag, May 10).
KL poll 'a lesson' to NCPO
News, Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 11/05/2018
» The Malaysian electorate's vote to install opposition leader Mahathir Mohamad as prime minister for a second time, in which the 92-year-old defeated his protege-turned-rival Najib Razak, should serve as both a lesson and a warning for the Thai military regime, academics and politicians say.