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President Trump is losing his geo-economic war
News, Harold James, Published on 16/10/2025
» In an age of shifting geopolitics, many countries' strategic planning includes imaginative exercises in weaponising their positions in the world. While Russia and China have been moderately successful at this game, America's efforts have already boomeranged back on it.
Like bamboo swaying in the wind
News, Philip J Cunningham, Published on 18/11/2024
» When a powerful country comes courting, a smaller country is wise not to reject the courtship out of hand, even if it isn't fully swayed or convinced. The lesser of the two powers may appear to be an eager, willing and ready partner, but there may well be a measure of ambiguity behind the ready acquiescence and responsive smile.
Going bananas over the 'Day-O' song
News, Roger Crutchley, Published on 07/05/2023
» The recent death of the gifted Jamaican-American singer Harry Belafonte at the age of 96 inevitably sparked memories of when his biggest hit "Day-O (The Banana Boat Song)" swept the globe, including Britain.
Election rules need legal clarity
News, Editorial, Published on 19/02/2023
» After parliament's final session ended on Friday, there were calls for the government to dissolve the House earlier than the deadline of March 23. Needless to say, voters want to exercise their rights while parties want to start campaigning.
Prayut vows to speed up projects if he returns as PM
News, Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 08/07/2022
» Gen Prayut Chan-o-cha has vowed to accelerate government projects if he returns as prime minister after the next election.
Ritualistic wife-killer, drive-by anger, bumbling thieves
News, Mae Moo, Published on 15/08/2021
» Killer fends off dead wife's spirits
Capital braces for day of rallies
News, Post Reporters, Published on 10/07/2021
» The Metropolitan Police Bureau (MPB) yesterday advised motorists to avoid certain roads where large gatherings are set to take place today during rallies being staged by groups demanding the government stands down.
Police target 70 from anti-govt protests
News, Wassayos Ngamkham, Published on 06/07/2021
» Police say they will take legal action against 70 people who they have identified as taking part in anti-government protests held in Bangkok last week.
Jatuporn's group vows fresh protest
News, Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 30/06/2021
» Thai Mai Thon (Impatient Thais), a protest group led by political activist Jatuporn Prompan, continued its campaign to force Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha to resign on Tuesday, with its leaders promising to hold another rally at Government House on Saturday.
Rallygoers likely to face legal action
News, Post Reporters, Published on 25/06/2021
» Police are gathering evidence to take legal action against protest leaders and participants who turned up at city rallies on Thursday in violation of the emergency decree, says the deputy Royal Thai police spokesman.