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Neighbour beware Re: "Tools of terrorists", (March 11). In this letter, Than Htwe, Deputy Chief of Mission, Myanmar Embassy Thailand, made a pathetic attempt to legitimise the lawfulness of the brutal military regime that overthrew the duly elected government of Aung San Suu Kyi in 2021. At the same time,…

General election on May 14

The Election Commission has set the general election for Sunday May 14, with advanced voting a week earlier on Sunday May 7. The EC announced the date for the polls on Tuesday, one day after the dissolution of the House of Representatives, after the commissioners approved the proposed timeline. Dates…

mu Space and OneWeb deal to support LEO solutions in SEA

mu Space an aerospace manufacturer and satellite internet service provider based in Southeast Asia, and OneWeb a Low Earth Orbit satellite communications company have signed an exclusive deal to provide OneWeb's Low Earth Orbit (LEO) connectivity solutions across mainland Southeast Asia, including Thailand, Laos, Cambodia, Vietnam, Myanmar and Malaysia. mu…

Probe sought into Upakit’s assets

Move Forward Party spokesman Rangsiman Rome will on Thursday submit a petition to the National Anti-Corruption Commission (NACC) seeking a probe into an alleged false declaration of assets by Senator Upakit Pachariyangkul. The politician earlier accused the appointed senator of having made the false declaration upon assuming his post, zeroing…

Promenade needs rethink

Earlier this month, the Central Administrative Court gave a ruling that spells the end to the Chao Phraya River Promenade -- a lavishing 14-billion baht riverside landscape brainchild of Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha. The ruling again serves as a reminder that centralised and top-down decisions from the government that try…

Lighter, Brighter Days Ahead

Light pastels are not just for summer wedding dress codes. This year, they're exemplifying the season's streetwear and workwear style. Baby pinks, mauves and mints are redefining the colour wheel for Spring/Summer 2023. Cold winters' dark, moody palette makes way for effortlessly chic pastel hues, signalling to the world that…