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King urges new cabinet to work for people’s happiness and national security
His Majesty the King offered moral support to Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha and his cabinet ministers and urged them to perform their duties for the happiness of the people and the security of the country, as they had pledged to do during the swearing-in ceremony. The Prime Minister led his... -
Thailand and world prepare for cryptocurrency challenges
The Libra project has shaken the global financial scene since Facebook, with a group of founding members, announced the proposed cryptocurrency last month. The plan to launch a new currency next year is ambitious and controversial, as Libra is scrutinized by central banks around the globe, including the US Federal... -
PM pleads for cooperation from all Thais in NCPO farewell speech
Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha today pleaded for cooperation from the Thai people and all state officials to protect the democratic system with the King as head of state for national peace and order and for the preservation of the Thai culture and way of life. “Thailand is now fully governed... -
12 northeastern provinces to face water crisis
Twelve of Thailand’s northeastern provinces are at risk of drought due to lower than normal rainfall, which has resulted in the volume of water stored in the region’s reservoirs to fall to less than 30% of their storage capacities, according to the Office of National Water Resources (ONWR). The serious... -
Clashes break out as Hong Kong protesters escalate fight in suburbs
HONG KONG (Reuters) - Tens of thousands rallied in a large Hong Kong suburb on Sunday, driven by abiding anger at the government’s handling of an extradition bill that has revived fears of China tightening its grip over the former British colony and eroding its freedoms. Clashes broke out as... -
Djokovic beats Federer in Wimbledon epic to win fifth title
LONDON (Reuters) - Novak Djokovic again proved the toughest nut for Roger Federer to crack, repelling all the Swiss threw at him in an epic duel to win a fifth Wimbledon crown in the longest singles final in the tournament’s 133-year history on Sunday. The indefatigable 32-year-old withstood almost five...
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Asean Summit 2019
Thailand and ASEAN attempt to curb marine debris
In an effort to eliminate marine plastic debris, the 10 member states of ASEAN (The Association of Southeast Asia Nations)...
Profiles
Prem Tinsulanonda: Man who let his action do the talking
For someone whose name was largely associated with “half-baked democracy”, to be generally accepted as a “statesman” is unique. Privy...
He defied all political odds, beat off two coup attempts, survived four assassination bids, and yet was credited for presiding over one of Thailand’s major economic strides.
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Asean
Thailand and ASEAN attempt to curb marine debris
In an effort to eliminate marine plastic debris, the 10 member states of ASEAN (The Association of Southeast Asia Nations)...
Politics
King urges new cabinet to work for people’s happiness and national security
His Majesty the King offered moral support to Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha and his cabinet ministers and urged them to...
Food and Travel
Artisanal Pa Tong Go
By Ohhappybear In the world of so-called ‘foodie’, among numerous words that have always been repeated and slapped until well-bruised,...
Business
Thailand and world prepare for cryptocurrency challenges
The Libra project has shaken the global financial scene since Facebook, with a group of founding members, announced the proposed...
Highlights of the week
It’s not how Cabinet looks; it’s how Prayut formed it
Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha may have taken one step closer to the brink with the Cabinet he has set up....
That is bad news for him, but worse news for the Thai people is that if his government is to go down, it can be because of politics that has little to do with day-to-day...
Political Pulse
Has Trump caught “Thai disease”?
Tuesday, July, 16, 2019: Politicians or their supporters shooing their rivals away, asking them to leave the country if they...
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