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When journalism still exists -- but no longer matters
News, Carla Norrlöf, Published on 14/02/2026
» 'Democracy Dies in Darkness" became the motto of the Washington Post in 2017, four years after Jeff Bezos, the Amazon founder and one of the world's richest men, purchased the newspaper. Today, however, Mr Bezos, who has throttled the Post's opinion page and now slashed the newspaper's staff, seems determined to demonstrate that a free press, an essential component of democracy, can be killed off in broad daylight.
New system aims to improve Thai weather forecasts
News, Post Reporters, Published on 12/02/2026
» A pilot satellite platform being introduced on a pilot basis in Thailand is aimed at improving high-precision weather forecasting and disaster warning systems.
Thailand Futures Exchange to trade carbon credits, digital assets
News, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 11/02/2026
» The cabinet has approved a Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) notification to expand the range of underlying assets allowed in the derivatives market.
Chatuchak fire prompts safety review, vendor relief
News, Post Reporters, Published on 11/02/2026
» Bangkok's Chatuchak district office has ordered an urgent review of safety measures at Chatuchak Weekend Market following a fire that damaged dozens of stalls.
Leader of small party draws focus
News, Jutamas Tadthiemrom, Published on 11/02/2026
» Since the announcement of Sunday's election results, Wasawat Poungponsri, leader of the Thai Ruam Palang Party, has emerged as one of the most closely watched figures among Thailand's smaller parties -- groups widely regarded as crucial to the formation and stability of a Bhumjaithai-led coalition government.
Pheu Thai kindles 'sparks of hope'
News, Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 05/02/2026
» The Pheu Thai Party has unveiled its three prime ministerial candidates, with Yodchanan Wongsawat -- widely known as "Ajarn Chain" -- named as the party's top choice and first in line to assume the premiership should Pheu Thai win the upcoming general election.
Pirapan vows 'action, not rhetoric'
News, Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 03/02/2026
» Pirapan Salirathavibhaga, leader of the United Thai Nation (UTN) Party, is ready for a fight. As the party's No.1 prime ministerial candidate for the Feb 8 general election, he has formally declared his return to the political battlefield under a slogan that leaves little room for ambiguity: "Decisive Crisis Resolution, Transforming the Nation".
Thai baht under watch
News, Editorial, Published on 03/02/2026
» As Thailand heads to the polls this Sunday, the campaign trail has been crowded with promises of wage hikes, subsidies and generous domestic giveaways. Yet last week, a far more sobering message arrived from Washington. The US Treasury has placed Thailand back on its currency monitoring list, a move that carries implications well beyond a routine financial assessment.
Progressives under fire over SSO board plan
News, Post Reporters, Published on 01/02/2026
» The Progressive Social Security group has come under renewed scrutiny after members of the People's Party (PP) denied backing a policy that would allow migrants to sit on the Social Security Office (SSO) board, despite evidence suggesting the proposal had previously featured in the group's campaign platform.
The election's last-mile test
News, Published on 31/01/2026
» For weeks, opinion polls have consistently shown the People’s Party (PP) maintaining a narrow but persistent lead over the Bhumjaithai Party ahead of the Feb 8 general election. The surveys have fostered a prevailing narrative of a two-horse race, with the People’s Party positioned as the frontrunner and Bhumjaithai as the most serious challenger.