Fight to end global hunger wide off mark
In Bangkok, an international conference is seeking ways to accelerate the ambitious goal to end hunger worldwide by 2030, one of the Sustainable Developments Goal by the United Nations. But with only 12 years to go, the efforts are wide off mark.
(Originally aired on November 28, 2018)
Election Commission still does not set exact date for polls
Thailand's Election Commission is meeting with political parties today, to brief them about details of the long-awaited election in February. So the countdown is on for the country's first election since the 2014 military takeover. And many political parties are expected to raise the issue of their lack of preparedness for the election. That's because the comission has not announced new electoral boundaries among other problems.
Thai Q3 GDP 2018 stalls, misses target
Thailand's economic growth has stalled for the Q3 of 2018 at only 3.3%, the worst rate since 2014. Here I explain why.
Palang Pracharath Party welcomes new members
Thailand’s political parties continue their preparations for the first democratic elections since the military coup of 2014. This Sunday, it’s the newly-founded Palang Pracharath Party’s turn to hold its meeting - and while there are no leadership votes to be held today, there was some anticipation about who will sign up for the party widely believed to be to vehicle for the current military government.
Thailand prepares to take over ASEAN chairmanship despite upcoming elections
Thailand will take over the ASEAN chairmanship from Singapore. But some obsevers are concerned that the upcoming elections next year could distract the current military government to give the regional bloc its full attention.
Abhisit Vejjajiva re-elected Democrat Party leader
Former Prime Minister Abhisit Vejjajiva has been re-elected the leader of the Democrat Party, winning a three-way leadership battle. Now the focus is on the elections scheduled early next year.
Democrat Party to choose new leader
Thailand's longest surviving political party, the Democrat Party, Thailand, is choosing a new leader this weekend. The incumbent Abhisit Vejjajiva is facing off against Warong Dechgitvigrom and Alongkorn Ponlaboot. The choice of a new leader could change the direction of the party.
Thanathorn's "walk" testing the boundaries of political restrictions
Future Forward Party founder Thanathorn Juangroongruangkit and his mother were "talking a walk" in Bangkok today to talk to locals and recruit new members - but insist that it's not campaigning. He the latest politician to do so as politicial activities are still restricted under military rule.
Late Leicester City FC owner's impact on Thai football
The late Vichai Srivaddhanaprabha was most famously known for his success with English Premier League club Leicester City FC in 2016, becoming unexpected champions. But the Thai business tycoon also made some impact on the football scene in his native Thailand.