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The US election and the crisis of whiteness
News, Edoardo Campanella, Published on 28/10/2024
» The "crisis of democracy" across Western countries is generally attributed to rising inequality, the hollowing out of the middle class, and the politics of mass migration. But another major factor is demography, especially in the United States, where the threat to democracy tracks developments affecting white voters. Moreover, since demographic trends cannot be easily reversed, America's growing dysfunction is likely to be a persistent factor in global politics for a long time.
Let the capable lead
News, Editorial, Published on 16/09/2024
» The recent scandal involving an alleged audio clip of former deputy prime minister and Palang Pracharath Party leader Gen Prawit Wongsuwon talking about promotions has reignited concerns about Thailand's deep-rooted patronage system in civil service appointments.
PTT station 'didn't cheat petrol buyer'
News, Post Reporters, Published on 23/12/2023
» The Department of Internal Trade has defended a PTT petrol station against an accusation from a motorist that it cheated him out of almost 30 millilitres of petrol.
Cash handouts spark concern
News, Supoj Wancharoen, Penchan Charoensuthipan & Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 07/04/2023
» The Pheu Thai Party's promise to give away 10,000 baht to anyone 16 or older as part of its proposed economic stimulus policies has been called into question. How this pledge will be honoured and paid for are among the questions being asked.
Critics rubbish Thaksin talks call
News, Nattaya Chetchotiros and Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 20/09/2018
» Former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra's message calling for a dialogue between political foes is only an attempt to grab media attention and retain his support base, as his hope for a reconciliation with the regime has now been dashed, a government source said.
Prawit calls for probe into Future Forward
News, Wassana Nanuam, Published on 31/05/2018
» Deputy Prime Minister Prawit Wongsuwon has urged the Election Commission (EC) to look into whether the Future Forward Party has broken any laws.