Ukraine is not worth a nuclear war
The Ukraine war has become a game of resources. Both the Russians and the West (the US and NATO) are throwing in vast amounts of munitions, armor, aircraft and manpower. Both sides are concerned about the galloping consumption of assets. Each would like to shock the other into quitting. Both are saber rattling. But only […]Continue Reading
Commentary: When shopping giant Mustafa meets retail paradise Johor Bahru
Singapore shoppers enjoy weekend trips to JB and prices in ringgit. But the arrival of another shopping mall, even one known for affordability, may not resonate with struggling Malaysians, says NUS’ Serina Rahman.Continue Reading
Prayut ‘won’t run’ as a list candidate
Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha will not run as a list-MP candidate for the United Thai Nation (UTN) Party, of which he is a member, according to a party source.Continue Reading
Thais told to exercise more often
A new study highlights the need for Thais to exercise more to ensure good health, with 76% spending seven hours or more sitting down each day, Health Department director-general Suwanchai Wattanayingcharoenchai said.Continue Reading
Dem’s Jurin not a popular choice for PM, poll finds
Democrat Party leader Jurin Laksanawisit yesterday played down results of an opinion poll showing he was not among the top 10 candidates favoured to be the next prime minister among city voters.Continue Reading
UN official hails Thai sustainable villages
A top UN official has lauded the Ministry of Interior for promoting sustainable villages and their use of “fashion sustainability” during a visit to Lop Buri’s Muang district on Sunday.Continue Reading
Amcham scholarship applications open
The American Chamber of Commerce in Thailand Foundation (ATF) is now accepting applications for its 2023 scholarship programme.Continue Reading
Pheu Thai targets ‘social costs’ of ’06 coup
A top Pheu Thai Party official said his party’s so-called democracy, judicial procedure, parities and equalities committee will work to rid Thai society of inequalities brought on by the 2006 military coup.Continue Reading
North Korea: What to make of Kim Jong Un’s barrage of weapon tests
Taken all together, Kim Jong Un’s tests in the past fortnight have concerned analysts.Continue Reading
Chuvit to sue Sittra over ‘bribe’ claim
Whistleblower Chuvit Kamolvisit will file a lawsuit against lawyer Sittra Biabangkerd for defamation, demanding 100 million baht in damages over the latter’s claim that the former’s son had received 50 million baht from individuals linked to a major illegal gambling network.Continue Reading