How “peacemaker” Thaksin is stirring up Thai politics
Supporters of former Thai Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra arrange a giant portrait placard as they wait outside Klong Prem Central Prison in Bangkok on August 22, 2023. / AFP Since…
Nualphan lines up biggest challenge yet: Saving Thai football
In the tumultuous world of Thai football, one name has emerged as a beacon of change and hope. Nualphan Lamsam can boast a successful career in club management and an…
Government in difficulty over loan bill for digital wallet scheme
File photo : Senator Tuang Untachai Senator Tuang Untachai said today he wonders how the government can tell the Thai people that Thailand is currently in a crisis, to justify…
Taiwan issues alert over China satellite as poll ramps up security fears
Taiwan issued a national emergency alert on Tuesday as China launched a satellite, days before the self-ruled island holds a crucial presidential election that has heightened security worries. The alert…
NY Times essay speculating over Swift’s sexuality sparks backlash
File photo : US singer-songwriter Taylor Swift//AFP New York, United States – A lengthy essay speculating over superstar Taylor Swift’s sexuality has triggered anger online, with some social media users…
Council of State denies approving loan bill to fund digital wallet
The Council of State did not give a green light to the government to proceed with the loan bill to borrow 500 billion baht to fund its digital wallet scheme,…
Taiwan island scarred by China war prepares for key vote
Spikes jut from the beaches of Taiwan’s Kinmen island, military checkpoints serve as traffic roundabouts and bunkers double up as tourist cafes — reminders everywhere of the conflict decades earlier…
Double suicide puts Thailand’s secretive Johrei sect in the spotlight
File photo : Mokichi Okada While so-called “Johrei” purification practices have existed in Thailand for more than five decades now, the public knew little about the cult until the bodies…
‘We are a democracy’: Taiwan’s voters raise their voice
This picture taken on December 23, 2023, shows Penny Huang, 44, taking part in a campaign rally for Taiwan People’s Party leader Ko Wen-je in Hsinchu. //AFP Taiwan’s voters go…
More housing help for people with disabilities: Varawut
The Empowerment for Persons with Disabilities Fund has increased financial support for house repairs and rent for people with disabilities, said Social Development and Human Security Minister Varawut Silpa-archa today.…
Excessive PM2.5 dust in most of Bangkok today
Excessive PM2.5 dust in most of Bangkok on January 9. The atmospheric PM2.5 pollution in 68 areas of Bangkok and surrounding provinces today exceed the standard threshold of 37.5μg (microns)…
Senate panel to seek support for censure debate against government
File photo : Senator Derekrid Janekrongtham, Members of the Senate Committee on Political Development and Public Participation have started seeking support among their fellow senators for a general debate against…