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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.
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).
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.
Is China's economic policy a little too cautious?
News, Published on 31/01/2026
» In the Chinese zodiac, 2026 is the Year of the Fire Horse. Pairing the powerful and lively horse with the element of fire yields a symbol of intensity, vitality, and forward momentum. But, the wisdom goes, the fire horse must not allow its determination to give way to recklessness. Likewise, the tension between balance and dynamism will define Chinese economic policy in the year ahead.
2026 outlook calls for recalibration
News, Mohamed A El-Erian, Published on 17/01/2026
» For global markets, 2025 was defined as much by what did not happen as by what did. The year offered a masterclass in the power of a single narrative, with massive, concentrated bets on AI masking various other unanswered questions. Yet as we move further into 2026, the AI narrative is unlikely to prove strong enough to continue overshadowing other lingering uncertainties, many of which reflect deeper structural shifts. For investors, central banks, and governments alike, the situation demands adaptation.
Police put to the test
News, Wassayos Ngamkham, Published on 29/12/2025
» In 2025, Thailand faced a convergence of crimes and scandals that shook public confidence in institutions meant to protect society. From a deadly mass shooting in Bangkok to sprawling online scam networks, monk misconduct and a senior police scandal, the year exposed deep vulnerabilities linked to crime, governance and accountability, leaving lingering questions about reform and public trust.
The battle for Hill 350
News, Post Reporters, Published on 19/12/2025
» Hill 350 has emerged as the focal point of the renewed fighting along the Thai–Cambodian border, drawing national attention not only for its military importance but also for the human cost of the clashes. This explainer answers key questions to clarify why Hill 350 matters.
'Systemic crisis' comes for schools
News, Jutamas Tadthiemrom and Kamolwat Praprutitum, Published on 18/12/2025
» The education sector is facing a turning point as school closures -- once limited -- are increasingly signalling a systemic crisis.
PP rejects Pheu Thai's CDA establishment attempt
News, Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 28/11/2025
» The People's Party (PP) is firmly opposed to Pheu Thai's attempt to establish a Constitution Drafting Assembly (CDA), saying the proposal will add unnecessary steps to the charter amendment process.
Charter panel set-up new cause of conflict
News, Post reporters, Published on 17/11/2025
» Pheu Thai Party has ramped up attacks on the so-called "20-to-1" formula for appointing the charter-drafting panel, warning of the risk of vote manipulation.