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Democrat Party at a crossroads
Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 13/09/2025
» The Democrat Party, Thailand’s oldest political party, is undergoing a major leadership transition following the resignation of party leader Chalermchai Sri-on, who cited health concerns as his reason for stepping down.
Thai army calls on men to enlist online
News, Published on 13/09/2025
» The Royal Thai Army is urging young men to enrol through its online recruitment system, with applications open until Jan 25.
Drone ban in Thai-Cambodian border zones extended
Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 13/09/2025
» The Civil Aviation Authority of Thailand (CAAT) has extended the ban on drone operations in five border provinces and designated security zones until the end of this month, citing national security concerns.
Mini Labubu prices slide as speculative mania cools
Bloomberg News, Published on 13/09/2025
» The premium once commanded by Labubu collectibles is narrowing in secondary markets in China, signalling fading speculative demand as collectors grow cautious about the value of Asia’s most hyped designer toys.
Former spokesman defends Thaksin’s eligibility for parole
Published on 13/09/2025
» A former Pheu Thai Party spokesman has defended former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra’s eligibility for parole, saying the matter rests solely with the Department of Corrections and should not be politicised.
China bets big on Thai industrial cluster with $8.4 billion investment
South China Morning Post, Published on 13/09/2025
» China has become the leading source of foreign investment in a growing, state-fostered Thai industrial cluster, backed by commitments to help build a light-rail line, design an "aerotropolis" and possibly develop property in the area, an official from the Southeast Asian country said.
Nepal returns to calm as first woman PM takes charge
AFP, Published on 13/09/2025
» KATHMANDU — Nepal's capital on Saturday took a step back towards normality after deadly anti-corruption protests, as daily life returned with a curfew eased and an interim prime minister sworn into office.
Students praised for protecting woman from voyeur on bus
News, Online Reporters, Published on 13/09/2025
» Four university freshmen have received public praise and respect for protecting a woman from a voyeur who filmed under her skirt on a bus and catching him before calling police.
Surging Thai gold exports to Cambodia spark demand for probe
Bloomberg News, Published on 13/09/2025
» An unusual surge in Thai gold exports to neighbouring Cambodia has triggered calls for an investigation. The shipments are seen as one factor fuelling a rally in the baht, which threatens to undermine the nation’s exports and tourism.
Things can still get worse
Published on 13/09/2025
» Pheu Thai's populist policies used to be a winning formula but the digital wallet, 20-baht flat fare schemes could return to haunt it v Some observers feel Thaksin going to jail could inspire a reversal of fortunes for the beleaguered former ruling party.