Thailand’s press freedom ranking improves this year
Thailand’s global press freedom ranking has improved, as the country ranks 115 out of 180 countries in this year’s World Press Freedom index, a jump from 137 in 2021.Countries with the greatest press freedom, according to the rankings, are Norway, Denm…
Spectre of a substitute PM looms over Prayut
Politicians and observers are seeking a potential “substitute prime minister” in case PM Prayut Chan-o-cha runs into a “political accident”.Talk of an acting PM was triggered this past week after a slip of the tongue by Deputy Premier Prawit Wongsuwan,…
Bangkok gubernatorial election candidates attempt to woo support from street vendors
Democrat candidate Suchatvee Suwansawat has been attempting to woo street vendors with his promise that, if he is elected the governor, the municipal police will be friendlier and will no longer harass them.He said, during his visit to a market in Bang…
Myanmar Bank missive suggests junta seeks more than financial ties with Russia
Recent moves by the Central Bank of Myanmar to promote cooperation between military-owned lenders and their Russian counterparts suggest the junta is seeking more than financial ties to the Kremlin and may be brokering a back channel for arms deals, an…