1 year in: President Yoon’s foreign policy initiatives overshadowed by domestic troubles
Despite making bold moves diplomatically, President Yoon is struggling to pursue his policy agenda with a hostile Assembly and low approval ratings.
NATIONAL AFFAIRS
Myanmar military used ‘vacuum bomb’ in village air strike: Human Rights Watch
Thermobaric weapons are not specifically banned under international conventions, but their use against civilian populations could result in war crimes convictions.
Indonesia confirms outbreak of African swine fever: World Organisation for Animal Health
African swine fever is not dangerous to humans, but is fatal for pigs.
Prayut stays silent on possibility of minority government
He instead urged people to stay peaceful, adding that whoever leads the next government must continue working to improve the lives of Thai people.
Thailand’s influential ex-PM Thaksin eyes July return from exile
Although Thaksin has failed to make good on numerous pledges to return, his remarks on Twitter were the first time in recent years that he has set a timeframe.
‘Listen to me carefully’: Imran doubles down on allegations against senior military official
During a rally on May 6, the PTI chairman had once again named a senior intelligence official for orchestrating plans to murder him.
Sandiaga hints at joining PKS as party weighs making him running mate for Anies
The alliance has yet to reveal who will be Anies’ running mate, but it already has five names in mind, with the final decision left in Anies’ hands.
Nation Group forced to cancel ‘final debate’ between PM candidates on May 11
The aim of the “final debate” was to inform the public of the candidates’ visions and principles as well as their key policies before the election.
As opposition gains ground, General Prayut’s party releases stealth attack
The United Thai Nation Party on May 7 released an ominous video that is widely being interpreted as an attack on the Move Forward Party’s central campaign theme of “change”.
‘Think big’, ‘No uncles’, ‘Love me for a long time’: Thai parties ramp up rallies ahead of polls
With one week to go before Thailand heads to the polls, political parties are racing to hammer home their key messages for Thailand’s 52 million voters.