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Commentary: At 100, Dr Mahathir shows that legacy is never static
Read more: Commentary: At 100, Dr Mahathir shows that legacy is never staticThere is a profound, almost paradoxical, power in former Malaysian Prime Minister Dr Mahathir Mohamad issuing warnings about the trajectory of Western democracy, says Southeast Asian politics expert Sophie Lemiere.
Thailand
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Thai oil retailers baulk at order to triple reserves
Read more: Thai oil retailers baulk at order to triple reservesThailand’s major oil retailers disagree with a government order for them to triple their reserves to ensure a sufficient supply for motorists during the war in the Middle East.
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Asia’s options to diversify energy sources limited
Read more: Asia’s options to diversify energy sources limitedSINGAPORE – Asian energy buyers are scrambling to find alternatives as the Iran war creates unprecedented supply disruption, but the region has limited longer-term options to reduce its heavy reliance on Middle Eastern oil.
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Court extends appeal deadline in Thaksin’s lese majeste case
Read more: Court extends appeal deadline in Thaksin’s lese majeste caseThe Criminal Court has extended the deadline for prosecutors to file an appeal in the Section 112 case against former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra, granting them an additional month to prepare their submission.
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Pawn shop lending growth skyrockets
Read more: Pawn shop lending growth skyrocketsEasy Money, one of the country’s leading pawn shop operators, expects to record its highest loan growth in two decades this year, driven largely by surging gold prices.
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Anutin warns against corrupt practices
Read more: Anutin warns against corrupt practicesCHIANG MAI: The government will step up investigations into narcotics and grey-market businesses, warning that all involved, including officials, will face consequences, Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul said.
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Commentary: At 100, Dr Mahathir shows that legacy is never static
Read more: Commentary: At 100, Dr Mahathir shows that legacy is never staticThere is a profound, almost paradoxical, power in former Malaysian Prime Minister Dr Mahathir Mohamad issuing warnings about the trajectory of Western democracy, says Southeast Asian politics expert Sophie Lemiere.
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Analysts forecast rate cut in December
Read more: Analysts forecast rate cut in DecemberAnalysts increasingly expect the Bank of Thailand to cut the policy interest rate at its meeting next month after GDP growth fell to the weakest pace in four years in the third quarter amid weakening domestic demand, slower public investment and a tourism slump.
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Parole would help ‘stressed’ Thaksin, says daughter
Read more: Parole would help ‘stressed’ Thaksin, says daughterFormer prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra is growing “very stressed” behind bars and parole could be good for his health, his daughter Paetongtarn said on Thursday.
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Two Miss Universe judges quit before Bangkok finale
Read more: Two Miss Universe judges quit before Bangkok finaleTwo judges have announced their resignation from the Miss Universe competition, with one arguing it was rigged, days before the pageant is set to crown its 74th winner in Bangkok.