Current Affairs

Impunity for the rich and powerful undermines Thailand’s democracy

Thailand is a country where the harmonious façade is deeply cherished yet the grim reality of unequal justice frequently breaks through. The saga of Vorayuth "Boss" Yoovidhya, the Red Bull heir accused in a fatal 2012 hit-and-run incident, paints...

New Thai Government Pursues Military ‘Co-Development’ Amidst Challenges

The new government is looking to "co-develop" the military, as Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin puts it. Srettha refused to use the word "reform" since the reformation of the military was one of the Move Forward Party's main election pledges.The...

Royal Endorsement for New Cabinet Members; Updated Ministerial Lineup Revealed

The new cabinet members have received their royal endorsement.The confirmed list contains names that were reported in the news before, including the last-minute change where Pheu Thai's Suthin Klangsaeng took the position of defense minister instead of Gen Prayut...

ILO Report Highlights Challenges Faced by Lao Migrant Workers and Calls for Safer Migration

A new report released by the International Labour Organization (ILO) sheds light on the precarious conditions and challenges experienced by Lao migrant workers, while also proposing measures to enhance their migration experiences and ensure access to decent work opportunities....

Opinion: Thai investment in Laos hydropower reveals dire disconnect in the Mekong

Despite Thailand’s energy surplus, the country continues to support environmentally damaging hydropower in Laos, revealing just how removed financers are from the impacts of their investmentsOver the past year, the pace of hydropower development along the mainstream of the...

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