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When journalism still exists -- but no longer matters
News, Carla Norrlöf, Published on 14/02/2026
» 'Democracy Dies in Darkness" became the motto of the Washington Post in 2017, four years after Jeff Bezos, the Amazon founder and one of the world's richest men, purchased the newspaper. Today, however, Mr Bezos, who has throttled the Post's opinion page and now slashed the newspaper's staff, seems determined to demonstrate that a free press, an essential component of democracy, can be killed off in broad daylight.
China military purge exposes Xi's unease
News, John J Metzler, Published on 14/02/2026
» Strange and mysterious events are transpiring inside the walls of Beijing's Forbidden City. In the massive nearby government compound Zhongnanhai there's a clear unease as Communist Party Chief and military supremo Xi Jinping, the Chinese president, has shuffled the political cards in the powerful Central Military Commission (CMC), by purging his two top generals.
Minister touts efforts to reform Social Security Office
News, Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 13/02/2026
» Labour Minister Treenuch Thienthong has revealed ongoing efforts to fundamentally reform Thailand's Social Security Office (SSO) into a professionally run state organisation with greater transparency, efficiency and independence from political interference.
Bhumjaithai win bodes well for conservatives
News, Aekarach Sattaburuth and Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 11/02/2026
» The outcome of Thailand's latest general election has prompted intense debate among political analysts, with many concluding that the decisive victory of the Bhumjaithai Party (BJT) represents a triumph of the conservative camp reinforced by rising nationalist sentiment and the strategic consolidation of local political power bases, or ban yai (influential political clans).
Anutin's long political ascent
News, Jutamas Tadthiemrom, Published on 06/02/2026
» Bhumjaithai (BJT) Party leader Anutin Charnvirakul's ascent from engineer to the 32nd prime minister caps nearly three decades in politics, shaped by infrastructure discipline, political resilience and the decriminalisation of cannabis.
Election Commission chief 'sorry' about remarks on YouTube
News, Post Reporters, Published on 06/02/2026
» Election Commission (EC) secretary-general Sawaeng Boonmee has issued an apology following widespread criticism over remarks he made in a YouTube video, in which he said: "If you don't trust the commissioners, then don't go to vote."
Abhisit calls on voters to pick 'blue'
News, Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 06/02/2026
» Democrat Party leader Abhisit Vejjajiva urged voters keen on strategic voting to choose "blue" on election day -- a reference to the colour of the party's logo.
Pheu Thai kindles 'sparks of hope'
News, Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 05/02/2026
» The Pheu Thai Party has unveiled its three prime ministerial candidates, with Yodchanan Wongsawat -- widely known as "Ajarn Chain" -- named as the party's top choice and first in line to assume the premiership should Pheu Thai win the upcoming general election.
Poll day will 'go smoothly'
News, Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 05/02/2026
» The Election Commission (EC) assured voters that Sunday's general election will proceed smoothly and will not repeat problems encountered during advance voting on Feb 1.
Social Security Office rejects claims over land deal
News, Post Reporters, Published on 04/02/2026
» The Social Security Office (SSO) has come under renewed scrutiny but rejected allegations of misconduct over its 84‑million‑baht purchase of land in Chon Buri province, insisting the acquisition complied with procurement laws and reflected prevailing market prices.