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Who is next for the United States?
Oped, Gwynne Dyer, Published on 12/01/2026
» The Crazy Gang are high on the "brilliant success" of their Venezuela caper and looking for new targets. Like Alexander the Great, US President Donald Trump weeps because there are no more worlds to conquer. But wait! Actually, there are still lots of places to conquer.
Instant noodles, the poverty label
Petprakai Hansiri, Published on 24/12/2025
» Mama, just a simple name, yet it resonates like a heartbeat in Thailand, where these instant noodles have woven themselves into the very fabric of daily life for over 50 years.
Trophies over tears -- the high price children pay for adults’ ambitions
Juranan Soranet, Published on 23/12/2025
» A two-year-old crying in terror should never be mistaken for "training."
Jimmy Lai, the HK tycoon who stood up to China
News, James Pomfret & Jessie Pang, Published on 17/12/2025
» Jimmy Lai, the Hong Kong media mogul and China critic, was found guilty on Monday on two counts of conspiracy to collude with foreign forces and one count of sedition under a China-imposed national security law that could see him jailed for life.
Anutin's credibility shaken by floods
News, Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 29/11/2025
» The southern flood crisis, especially the disaster in Hat Yai, has placed the Anutin Charnvirakul government and his Bhumjaithai Party (BJT) in political difficulties. Some observers have even forewarned that the flood woes are the beginning of the BJT government's downfall.
Brexit's parallels with Trump's tariffs tell a tale
News, Mike Dolan, Published on 06/08/2025
» In figuring out why the US tariff shock hasn't sent the economy or financial world into a tailspin, Britain's exit from the European Union trade bloc provides something of a playbook -- and without a particularly happy ending.
Sino-Thai ties: Kinship and complexity
Oped, Kavi Chongkittavorn, Published on 01/07/2025
» Today marks two significant milestones. Firstly, Thailand and China are commemorating a golden jubilee -- the 50th anniversary of their diplomatic relations. Countless personalities and factors have contributed to the strengthening and continued relevance of Zhong Tai yi jia qin -- China and Thailand are one family. Looking back, this family has been tested through trial and error. The notion of "one family" also holds special meaning, as the slogan has been frequently cited by the two countries' leaders as the foundation of their bilateral relations.
Context needed
Postbag, Published on 12/06/2025
» Re: "DDC reports over 374K Covid cases", (BP, June 7).
Asean builds trust in digital future
Oped, Satvinder Singh & Thomas Beloe, Published on 26/05/2025
» As Asean jockeys to be at the heart of the modern digital economy, fostering trust is key to reaping the benefits of growing digitalisation and further empowering the vulnerable segments of the population.
Justice must ditch the glitz
Oped, Editorial, Published on 13/05/2025
» The recent phenomenon of talk show hosts and social media influencers seeking justice for the downtrodden represents a worrying trend for Thailand. While these celebrity crusaders offer an expedient shortcut for those seemingly failed by traditional mechanisms, their existence suggests that something could be seriously wrong with the nation's justice system.