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The case of the disappearing senior generals
News, Gwynne Dyer, Published on 10/02/2026
» Armies can be used against both against foreigners abroad and against citizens at home, but the two roles require quite different equipment and tactics. The same applies to their commanders: you need a different kind of general if you think that the primary task of their troops will be controlling dissent at home.
Iran: Don't intervene there, Mr Trump
News, Gwynne Dyer, Published on 17/01/2026
» Any day now, the United States will "come to the rescue" of the protesters in the streets of Iran's cities and American bombers will unleash "hell" on the minions of the theocratic regime -- or not, as the case may be.
Economic Party seizes the moment
News, Jutamas Tadthiemrom, Published on 12/01/2026
» Gen Rangsi Kitiyansap, 62, is a retired army general and leader of the Economic Party. He grew up in a family business casting Buddha statues and graduated from the Armed Forces Academies Preparatory School, Class 22.
Fallen soldiers earn final salute
News, Post Reporters, Published on 30/12/2025
» In 2025, Thailand was forced to confront a reality it never sought but could not avoid. The defence of its sovereignty came at a human cost.
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.
Clashes leave another Thai soldier dead
News, Post Reporters, Published on 23/12/2025
» Fighting along the Thai–Cambodian border showed no sign of easing as it entered its 15th day on Monday, as fresh clashes claimed the life of another Thai soldier -- bringing Thailand's total fatalities in the conflict to 22.
Crackdown theatre masks border graft
News, Paskorn Jumlongrach, Published on 06/12/2025
» The thunderous explosion that sent a 12-storey building crashing to the ground in the border backwater of Shwe Kokko at midday on Wednesday sounded like a major accident, if not an earthquake.
Floods ravage Hat Yai as heavy rain in South continues
News, Assawin Pakkawan and Online Reporters, Published on 22/11/2025
» Persistent rain has caused severe flooding in Hat Yai district of the southern border province of Songkhla on Saturday.
Xi pledges closer Thailand ties
News, Published on 15/11/2025
» Chinese President Xi Jinping has pledged closer ties with Thailand during talks with the first reigning Thai monarch to visit China since diplomatic relations were established 50 years ago.
National Health Security Office insists appointments 'are all legal'
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 12/11/2025
» The National Health Security Office (NHSO) has defended the transparency of its committee selection process following growing criticism over the reappointment of long-serving members to key positions.