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Foreign minister discusses Thai-Cambodian border row with world leaders
News, Post Reporters, Published on 28/09/2025
» Foreign Affairs Minister Sihasak Phuangketkeow has arrived in New York to attend the 80th United Nations General Assembly and engage with world leaders to address the escalating tension along the Thai-Cambodian border.
Chinese gang arrested after burglary at luxury Pak Kret estate
News, Online Reporters, Published on 05/08/2025
» Pak Kret police have arrested four Chinese nationals on charges of breaking into high-end homes and stealing valuables worth at least 1.6 million baht from safes.
White House taps O'Neill as next envoy to Thailand
News, Poramet Tangsathaporn, Published on 11/07/2025
» The White House has nominated Sean Kotaro O'Neill as the next United States Ambassador to Thailand, replacing Robert F Godec, who has held the post since Oct 7, 2022.
Civilian resistance needs West's help, not silence
News, Ruth Pollard, Published on 28/06/2023
» Winning the hearts and minds of fellow citizens is a key pillar of any armed resistance.
A chip on the shoulder, or is it a crisp?
News, Roger Crutchley, Published on 13/03/2022
» My reference to the Great British Chip as being related to "French fries" in last week's column caused considerable rumblings in staunchly proud British stomachs. "Shockingly unpatriotic," was one of the more polite observations.
From the doghouse to the White House
News, Roger Crutchley, Published on 24/01/2021
» When President Barack Obama first took office in 2008, the BBC observed that he would be inheriting "the in-box from Hell" -- and they were not far off the mark. However, Mr Obama's in-tray was rather like a goody-bag compared to what lies in store for President Joe Biden. You wouldn't wish this in-tray on anybody.
The man in the 'rather uncomfy' mask
News, Roger Crutchley, Published on 03/05/2020
» Despite diligently wearing a face mask on rare excursions out of the house, I admit to not particularly enjoying the experience, finding the masks quite stifling. Admittedly that's a small sacrifice if it keeps me and others healthy. I certainly wouldn't make a good masked bandit. It's probably the long farang nose that's the problem. I don't envy the many people who have to wear a mask all day, especially in the tropical heat.
The bug-eyed monster search needs discussion
News, Gwynne Dyer, Published on 31/07/2019
» 'There is absolutely no procedure enshrined in international law to respond to a signal from an alien civilisation," said Martin Dominik, an astronomer at the University of St Andrews. "It makes sense to create a legally binding framework that is properly rooted in international law."
Uniting to inspire child-led environmental change
News, Ewen Mcleish, Published on 27/01/2019
» Environmental issues are challenging leaders and governments across the world. There are many threats to tackle, from climate change to plastic pollution. While countries such as Kenya and France have banned single-use plastic bags, others have started to tax their use. However, the Thai government continues to drag its feet, leading action groups and individuals to devise their own creative ways to tackle environmental issues.