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Musk's Starship: If it sounds too good to be true...
News, Gwynne Dyer, Published on 06/12/2025
» Elon Musk promised to build a spaceship that would put people and cargo into Earth orbit at one-hundredth of the current cost per kilo and even enable human beings to create a colony on Mars. A great many people were seduced by the idea, including me.
New anti-Paetongtarn group draws scrutiny
News, Poramet Tangsathaporn and Sooksodsai Sooksomchitra, Published on 01/07/2025
» Political observers are closely watching the trajectory of the "United Front to Defend Thai Sovereignty", a new group that has emerged as a vocal critic of Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra.
A 'dangerous' July for the Shinawatras
News, Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 28/06/2025
» The Hun Sen effect -- caused by a controversial private telephone call recording between Cambodia's de facto leader and Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra -- has thrown Thai politics into disarray. Ms Paetongtarn is in treacherous waters as calls for her resignation grow. Her opponents are to gather today in a bid to throw her out of office.
Moment of truth for Prasart
News, Published on 14/06/2025
» As the Thai-Cambodian Joint Boundary Commission (JBC) convenes in Phnom Penh on Saturday amid rising tensions, Prasart Prasasvinitchai, leader of the Thai delegation, faces a defining moment after his appointment was welcomed by those who view him as a seasoned negotiator, but drew caution from others who see him as too divisive a figure to calm such a sensitive diplomatic issue.
Four police officers suspended after two fatal air crashes
News, Wassayos Ngamkham, Published on 01/06/2025
» Four officers from the Police Aviation Division (PAD) were suspended following two fatal air disasters in 30 days.
Firms urged to give paid menstrual leave
News, Published on 23/05/2025
» The Labour Department is encouraging employers to provide paid menstrual leave and free sanitary pads, as campaigned for by women's rights advocates.
How a short EV ride shows deep Sino-Thai bond
News, Lin Hao, Published on 03/02/2025
» On one of the final days of 2024, I decided to book a ride through a popular ride-hailing app from my condo to downtown Bangkok, opting for the convenience of not having to drive. When the car arrived, I was surprised to find it was an electric vehicle (EV) from a Chinese automaker. Despite being a frequent ride-hailing user, it was my first experience with an EV.
Ethereum co-founder donates B10m to Moo Deng zoo
News, Online Reporters, Published on 26/12/2024
» Ethereum blockchain co-founder Vitalik Buterin has donated 10 million baht to Moo Deng’s home, Khao Kheow Open Zoo, in the name of the bouncy baby to pay for improvements for all animals at the zoo.
Thaksin urges coalition unity
News, Panumet Tanraksa and Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 25/12/2024
» Former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra called for unity among coalition parties to ensure the government gets to complete its full term in office.
'Koh Kut sovereignty clear-cut'
News, Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 14/12/2024
» Former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra insisted on Thai sovereignty over the island of Koh Kut in Trat province, adding that the 2001 memorandum of understanding (MoU) regarding maritime claims in the Gulf of Thailand only serves as a framework for talks on the issue between Thailand and Cambodia.