Mixed form classes, new friends: What full subject-based banding could look like when it kicks in next year
“Whether you’re in Express, Normal (Academic) or Normal (Technical), we’re all just friends when we’re playing football at the field,” says one student. Continue Reading
ASEAN chair Indonesia, China to intensify negotiations for South China Sea code of conduct
In his first visit to Asia, Chinese Foreign Minister Qin Gang also said that countries in the region should not be forced to take sides amid geopolitical rivalry.Continue Reading
Putin’s New START suspension spikes nuclear tensions
After decades of progress on limiting the buildup of nuclear weapons, Russia’s war on Ukraine has prompted renewed nuclear tensions between Russia and the United States. Russian President Vladimir Putin said in his annual State of the Nation address on February 21, 2023, that Russia is “suspending” its participation in the US and Russia’s last […]Continue Reading
People urged to report street races for B3,000 reward
The government is encouraging people to report street races, and get a 3,000 baht reward.Continue Reading
How Putin has shrugged off Western sanctions
The US and four dozen other countries have imposed punishing sanctions on Russia in reaction to its invasion of Ukraine on February 24, 2022. The sanctions were unprecedented in their scope and severity for an economy of Russia’s size. The initial sanctions included the freezing of Russian assets abroad and a ban on the export […]Continue Reading
Seattle: Why US city’s ban on caste discrimination is historic for Indian-Americans
Seattle is the first US city to ban caste-based discrimination – supporters say the move was necessary.Continue Reading
Drug haul found on pickup after fatal cash
Two million methamphetamine pills were found in sacks on a pickup truck after a head-on crash killed the driver and both passengers in Muang district of Mukdahan in the early hours of Wednesday.Continue Reading
RADM Aaron Beng to become first Navy chief to be appointed Singapore’s Chief of Defence Force
SINGAPORE: Rear-Admiral (RADM) Aaron Beng Yao Cheng will take over from Lieutenant-General Melvyn Ong Su Kiat as Chief of Defence Force (CDF) on Mar 24, becoming the first Chief of Navy to take the top role. The Ministry of Defence (MINDEF) said on Wednesday (Feb 22) that RADM Sean WatContinue Reading
Chinese university students sue education ministry after being disciplined over rainbow flags
Two students at one of China’s top universities who were disciplined in 2022 for distributing rainbow flags on campus have filed a lawsuit against the Ministry of Education, demanding it review the penalty. The Tsinghua University students, who would only be identified by their surnames Huang and Li, filed theContinue Reading
High Court increases BMW driver’s jail term in road rage case after he appeals
The 46-year-old also faces further traffic charges and is pending trial for them.Continue Reading