Anti-hero embarrassing giant villains
The distinction between a whistleblower and a cunning schemer is increasingly blurred in Thailand, which has one of the highest rates of squealers in the world—most of whom work in…
Challenges facing the new government are outlined in the Economic Agenda
The Thai people will exercise their right to vote and select the leader and party that will rule the nation for the following four years in less than two months.…
Poland will join a coalition to provide warplanes to Ukraine
At a speech on a Warsaw square, Zelenskiy predicted that "your (Polish) leadership will reveal itself in the planes coalition, just as it did in the tank coalition."
Putin explains Russia’s intention to base nuclear weapons in Belarus
The stated intention of Russia to base tactical nuclear weapons in Belarus was explained by Vladimir Putin last week. Several of the problems with Western reactions to Russian nuclear intimidation…
Israel protests as PM Netanyahu delays legal reforms
Following Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's announcement that he will postpone a significant portion of the contentious plans to revamp the court system, there is an uncomfortable calm returning to Israel.
Putin says that Russia will place nuclear weapons in Belarus.
According to Russian state media, President Putin equated the action to the US stationing its weapons in Europe and stated it would not violate nuclear non-proliferation accords.
Xi’s visit to Moscow begins new era
Days after receiving an international arrest warrant for Putin, Xi and Putin sign a document establishing their "no limits" alliance.
Thailand dissolves Parliament to clear for May election
The announcement said King Maha Vajiralongkorn had endorsed a decree to dissolve Parliament, ahead of an election that must be held 45 to 60 days after dissolution.
Thailand looks to upgrade Firearms ownership laws
The draft weapons act, which mandates that all privately held firearms and ammunition be registered with a government body, has received approval from the Cabinet. The draft act was passed…
Thailand kickstarts FTA talks with EU
In order to secure a deal by 2025, Thailand and the EU will relaunch their free trade agreement (FTA) negotiations in July.