New Economic party leader resigns in the middle of parliamentary debate
New Economic party-list MP Mingkwan Saengsuwan tendered his resignation as a member of parliament in the middle of the general debate today (Thursday), saying that he has not felt happy in his legislative role for the past two years.Taking to the floor…
Chinese anti-sub helicopter enters Taiwan ADIZ for first time
A Chinese anti-submarine helicopter was spotted inside Taiwan’s air defense identification zone (ADIZ) for the first time this week, the island’s Ministry of National Defense said.The ministry said in its regular briefing note that a KA-28 ASW helicopt…
US Says China Remains Global Top Source of Counterfeit Goods
WASHINGTON — China continues to be the top global source of counterfeit products, but it is far from the only major concern regarding pirated goods, according to the annual notorious-markets list released Thursday by the office of the U.S. trade repres…
Myanmar’s Ethnic Armies, Resistance Forces Plan to Boost Operations
YANGON, MYANMAR — Ethnic armies in Myanmar opposed to the country’s post-coup junta, and anti-junta resistance groups say they plan to increase military operations and guerrilla warfare in cities, despite difficulties in obtaining and weapons and ammun…
Thailand to attend Indo-Pacific Forum in Paris
Thailand will join 57 other countries from the Indo-Pacific region to discuss a range of issues related to defence and security, digital connectivity and transnational issues, such as climate change and health security, according to Tanee Sangrat, the …
PM, opposition leader in showdown on first day of debate in Thai parliament
Opposition and Pheu Thai party leader Chonlanan Srikaew accused Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha today (Thursday) of being the root cause of all the pressing problems now facing Thailand, ranging from the COVID-19 pandemic, the economic slowdown, the h…