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One of Hong Kong’s last pro-democracy groups disbands amid national security crackdownRead more:
The League of Social Democrats was the only pro-democracy party in Hong Kong that still staged small street protests occasionally and held street booth activities to carry on its advocacy despite the risks.
One of Hong Kong’s last pro-democracy groups disbands amid national security crackdown
Thailand
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Thonburi prison inmate dies of mpox
Read more: Thonburi prison inmate dies of mpoxA male prison inmate, 44, with underlying diseases including HIV died of monkeypox at Thonburi Remand Prison early last week, and about 100 other inmates and personnel are under observation, according to health authorities.
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Seven bombs rock two Narathiwat districts
Read more: Seven bombs rock two Narathiwat districtsNARATHIWAT – Seven small bomb explosions were reported in Yi-ngo and Rangae districts on Saturday night and into Sunday morning, in what authorities believe was an insurgent group’s attempt to stir up unrest ahead of the Muslim Ramadan fast.
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Thai-Cambodia border committee meeting to flesh out fledgling ‘peace declaration’
Read more: Thai-Cambodia border committee meeting to flesh out fledgling ‘peace declaration’Foreign Affairs Minister Sihasak Phuangketkeow acknowledges the proposed Thailand–Cambodia Relations Declaration, aimed at restoring peace and strengthening bilateral ties, remains vague.
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Thai teens rescued from being lured to Cambodian scam centre
Read more: Thai teens rescued from being lured to Cambodian scam centreThirteen potential scam centre victims, mostly hill tribe members, have been rescued by Thai police in Chanthaburi province as they waited to be transported into Cambodia.
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Abhisit returns as Democrat leader in landslide victory
Read more: Abhisit returns as Democrat leader in landslide victoryFormer prime minister Abhisit Vejjajiva has officially returned as leader of the Democrat Party, winning the position unopposed with an overwhelming majority of votes during the party’s extraordinary general assembly in Bangkok on Saturday.
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One of Hong Kong’s last pro-democracy groups disbands amid national security crackdownRead more:
The League of Social Democrats was the only pro-democracy party in Hong Kong that still staged small street protests occasionally and held street booth activities to carry on its advocacy despite the risks.
One of Hong Kong’s last pro-democracy groups disbands amid national security crackdown
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Examining the crux of the credit crunch
Read more: Examining the crux of the credit crunchThailand’s residential property sector is grappling with a severe credit crunch, as mortgage rejection rates have surged to an unprecedented 80% this year, up sharply from around 30% during the pandemic, according to developers.
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Pundit applauds ‘Janey’ strategies
Read more: Pundit applauds ‘Janey’ strategiesThe record-breaking live-streaming by Ratchanok “Janey” Suwannaket represents a good example of successful digital marketing that follows the “4 A’s” of success, which refers to algorithm, attention, all together and audience collaboration, according to a marketing academic.
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Expected return of Abhisit raises hopes
Read more: Expected return of Abhisit raises hopesThe anticipated return of former prime minister Abhisit Vejjajiva as the prospective leader of the Democrat Party has sparked hopes of revitalising the 80-year-old political institution ahead of the next general election.