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The way to fight coups
Oped, Editorial, Published on 11/12/2024
» South Korea has charmed the world with "soft power" such as K-Pop. But the country and its citizens have just shown their democracy is even more inspiring.
Pheu Thai's Prayuth, crusader against military coups
News, Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 11/12/2024
» Pheu Thai Party list-MP Prayuth Siripanich has been in the limelight following his proposal to amend the Defence Ministry Administration Act, aiming to reduce the military's power to conduct coups d'etat.
Benjamin out for two weeks after Timor win
Sports, Tor Chittinand, Published on 11/12/2024
» Thailand midfielder Benjamin Davis will be out of action for two weeks after picking up an ankle injury during the War Elephants' 10-0 demolition of Timor Leste in their opening Asean Mitsubishi Electric Cup 2024 Group A game in Vietnam on Sunday night.
Tie-up with e-commerce to curb inferior imports
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 11/12/2024
» The Commerce Ministry and relevant agencies plan to sign a memorandum of understanding with e-commerce platforms by early next year to prevent substandard imported products.
Drug crisis deepens our economic woes
Oped, Peerasit Kamnuansilpa, Published on 11/12/2024
» Thailand faces a dual crisis that threatens the foundation of its future economic development: declining fertility rates, leading to a shrinking population and a simultaneous surge in drug addiction rates.
True calls for merger rules to be revised
Business, Komsan Tortermvasana, Published on 11/12/2024
» True Corporation has asked the National Broadcasting and Telecommunications Commission (NBTC) to revise some measures governing last year's merger between the company and Total Access Communication (DTAC).
Democracy in action with bid to target Yoon
Oped, Aziz Huq, Published on 11/12/2024
» Yoon Suk-yeol's latest political gambit undoubtedly did not unfold as he expected. After abruptly declaring martial law on Dec 3, South Korea's scandal-plagued president was forced to lift the order within hours in the face of public protests and legislative opposition. He now faces an impeachment motion filed by the opposition Democratic Party, which has condemned his "insurrectionary behaviour".
Uniting against cyber-scam gangs
Oped, Fuad Adriansyah & David Scott, Published on 11/12/2024
» In recent years, a novel form of criminality has rapidly expanded across Southeast Asia, leaving in its wake a trail of human exploitation, financial harm, and, in many parts of the region, a weakening of the rule of law. Cyber-scam centres, operated by sophisticated transnational organised criminal groups, have emerged as a serious threat to both national and human security across Southeast Asia.
Crossings chaos
Oped, Postbag, Published on 11/12/2024
» Well done to the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) for the excellent resurfacing of many roads in the Suan Luang area by using tarmac to eliminate all the recently installed red pedestrian crossings, white road markings and lane dividers. The ensuing havoc of cars and bikes driving all over the flipping place and pedestrians having no crossing facilities on On Nut 17 (and other sois) as a result of those essential markings being obliterated is marvellous. Congratulations!
CGSI forecasts stagnant first-half for Thai stock market
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 11/12/2024
» CGS International Securities (Thailand) (CGSI) anticipates Thai stocks will remain lacklustre in the first half of 2025 as investors take a wait-and-see approach to Donald Trump's proposed measures.