Pheu Thai’s caretaker deputy defence minister to lead border talks team
Caretaker Deputy Defence Minister Gen Nattaphon Narkphanit will represent Thailand in key talks with Cambodia on Wednesday, the latest attempt to restore peace along the border.
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Thai court rules Thaksin Shinawatra must serve one year in jail
Thailand’s Supreme Court on Tuesday ruled former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra must serve one year in prison, in another major blow for a powerful family that has dominated politics for two decades.
Thaksin arrives at Supreme Court for hospital stay ruling
Thaksin Shinawatra arrived at the Supreme Court on Tuesday morning to hear the ruling on whether his prison sentence was properly enforced.
Calls for vouchers for foreign visitors
Tourism operators are urging the new tourism minister to give cash coupons to foreign visitors to spend in Thailand, similar to practices in other countries, and plan ahead for next year’s low season immediately.
Co-payment stimulus set to return
The potential reintroduction of the “Khon La Khrueng” co-payment scheme is expected to support Thai businesses amid the current sluggish economy, while an academic believes the scheme could boost GDP growth to 2-2.5% this year.
Cannabis at crossroads
Cannabis advocates in Thailand are calling on the new government to deliver legislation that protects users, businesses, non-users and minors, following concerns that recent regulatory changes have created monopolistic industry conditions.
Commentary: What China’s weapons parade says about its military might
From new nuclear missiles to counter-drone systems, China flexed its technological muscle to the world, says defence writer Mike Yeo.
Fake it till you make it? Inside China’s ‘pretend to work’ trend as youth face surging unemployment
It may sound playful, but experts say China’s “pretend to work” trend masks a sobering reality: a generation taught to strive now struggles to find its place.
Commentary: Pakistan’s secret weapon can help it rebuild after floods
Pakistan has no shortage of grand plans to fix its climate vulnerability, but its greatest hope is now in such grassroots change, says David Fickling for Bloomberg Opinion.
Reform vs the nanny state, with Mike Graham | Last Orders
Talk’s Mike Graham joins Chris Snowdon and Tom Slater for the latest episode of Last Orders, recorded at Reform UK’s conference. They discuss whether Nigel Farage will take on the public-health puritans, the Angela Rayner reshuffle and the case for banning cyclists. Listen, share and give us a glowing review on your podcast app. Also,…