Search results for pita 98 items matching your search terms. Relevance Date (newest first) Past 24 Hours Past 7 Days Past 60 Days Last 12 Months Southeast Asia’s Muslims Begin Ramadan Fast 2015-06-17 A half-billion followers of Islam, from Indonesia in the east to India in the west, will refrain from food and drink for a month, from sunup to sundown. From rock stars to lawmakers: How celebrities are shaking up Indonesia’s politics 2023-12-29 Roughly 80 are contesting for legislative seats, as parties recruit famous faces to boost chances of winning. Hun Sen not concerned Cambodian workers will be forced from Thailand 2023-06-09 Previously, the Cambodian leader worried that the new Thai government would target migrant workers. Srettha Thavisin: How Thailand’s first civilian PM in decade swiftly lost job 2024-08-14 Critics and activists questioned the political and economic policies in the 11 months he served. Year in pictures: Momentous political upheaval, grim anniversaries – and leaving past behind 2024-12-26 Images taken by BenarNews photographers show democracy was tested to its limit in Bangladesh, Indonesia, Malaysia, Thailand and the Philippines. Thai election: Young candidates look to tap pro-democracy protest vote 2023-05-10 A new guard of youthful candidates is building on the energy of Thailand’s pro-democracy movement. Thai Parliament Votes to Change Electoral System 2021-09-10 The move likely will favor bigger parties at the expense of smaller ones, analysts warn. Pheu Thai adds six parties to alliance seeking to break political deadlock 2023-08-09 The Pheu Thai alliance now has 228 seats in Thailand's 750-member house of representatives. Who is Thai PM hopeful Srettha Thavisin? 2023-08-18 The 61-year-old property tycoon has emerged as the frontrunner to lead Southeast Asia’s second largest economy. Young Laotians eye Thai election’s potential for stability, higher migrant wages 2023-05-19 Lao merchants hope for a stronger kip vs Thai baht and more tourism from across the border. Thailand’s Thaksin to return home after 15 years in exile, daughter says 2023-07-26 Thaksin Shinawatra, a billionaire businessman and populist former prime minister, fled Thailand in 2008 and is due to return next month. Analysts: Thailand’s talks with Myanmar military administration expose ASEAN divisions 2023-06-20 They also question why Prayuth Chan-o-cha’s pro-military government organized the meeting when it was drubbed in the May general election. Brace yourselves for a most fluid Thai general election 2023-04-06 Sentiment is strong against government and its deep military ties, but PM and his party could prevail. Sabah’s ‘green’ land deal with private Singaporean firm raises red flags 2022-05-23 Critics complain about secrecy and slight to rights of indigenous people who live on the forested land. Thailand’s ‘culture of dictatorship’ lingers 10 years after military coup 2024-05-22 Elections may have been restored, but Thailand’s democracy has not yet recovered from May 22, 2014, analysts say. Thailand to charge 8 suspects in a Tak Bai case as deadline nears 2024-09-18 The suspects were linked to transporting detained protesters, 78 of whom suffocated to death in trucks in 2004. How the 2014 coup continues to shape Thai politics 2024-05-21 Thailand’s military still has sway over the government, although a new civilian-led administration is in place, analyst Zachary Abuza writes. Hundreds Protest Detention of Thai Pro-Democracy Activists on Royal Defamation Allegations 2021-02-10 The four who have led previous demonstrations were jailed on Lese-Majeste charges. Survivors fear they’ll get no justice in 2004 southern Thailand massacre 2024-10-18 Statute of limitations expires on Oct. 25 in the killings of 85 men in Tak Bai. Controversy surrounds release of Fiji 2000 coup leader George Speight 2024-09-19 The pardon expected to reignite public debate over Fiji’s turbulent past. Thai lawmakers to elect Srettha’s successor after court ousts PM 2024-08-14 The Constitutional Court rocked Thai politics by ruling 5-4 to remove Srettha Thavisin over what it deemed was a gross ethical violation. Pacific leaders, Japan agree on Fukushima radioactive water discharge 2024-07-18 Monitoring will continue for decades while the contaminated waste is released from the Fukushima nuclear plant. Thai seminar with exiled Myanmar leaders signals shift in stance, say analysts 2024-03-07 The event angered Myanmar’s junta and Thailand’s foreign minister abruptly canceled his speech. Thai ex-PM Thaksin walks free, but ‘at a cost’ 2024-02-20 Thaksin Shinawatra’s release on parole has outraged opponents and spurred talk of unequal treatment before the law. Netherlands to return art, artifacts looted from Indonesia during colonial period 2023-07-06 Among the items is the Lombok treasure – 335 gold and silver items that Dutch troops plundered after killing hundreds of people. Thai Royalists, Pro-Democracy Protestors Stage Counter Rallies in Bangkok 2020-10-14 The pro-democracy rally marked the anniversary of a 1973 protest that brought down dictator Thanom Kittikachorn. Next-generation Shinawatra takes steps to revive Thai political dynasty 2022-06-29 A recent poll put PM Thaksin’s daughter as the top choice for prime minister. Court suspends Thai PM Prayuth until it decides on his term limit 2022-08-24 The court is weighing a petition by opposition lawmakers who say the constitution restricts a prime minister to eight years in office. Jailed activist’s death during hunger strike sparks calls for Thai justice reforms 2024-05-14 Netiporn Sanesangkhom had been detained on charges linked to lèse-majesté, the strict anti-royal defamation law. Opposition parties score big win in Thai election, unofficial results show 2023-05-13 Move Forward and Pheu Thai – for now – have come out on top in bid to unseat military-backed government. Previous 30 items 1 2 3 4 Next 8 items
Search results for pita 98 items matching your search terms. Relevance Date (newest first) Past 24 Hours Past 7 Days Past 60 Days Last 12 Months Southeast Asia’s Muslims Begin Ramadan Fast 2015-06-17 A half-billion followers of Islam, from Indonesia in the east to India in the west, will refrain from food and drink for a month, from sunup to sundown. From rock stars to lawmakers: How celebrities are shaking up Indonesia’s politics 2023-12-29 Roughly 80 are contesting for legislative seats, as parties recruit famous faces to boost chances of winning. Hun Sen not concerned Cambodian workers will be forced from Thailand 2023-06-09 Previously, the Cambodian leader worried that the new Thai government would target migrant workers. Srettha Thavisin: How Thailand’s first civilian PM in decade swiftly lost job 2024-08-14 Critics and activists questioned the political and economic policies in the 11 months he served. Year in pictures: Momentous political upheaval, grim anniversaries – and leaving past behind 2024-12-26 Images taken by BenarNews photographers show democracy was tested to its limit in Bangladesh, Indonesia, Malaysia, Thailand and the Philippines. Thai election: Young candidates look to tap pro-democracy protest vote 2023-05-10 A new guard of youthful candidates is building on the energy of Thailand’s pro-democracy movement. Thai Parliament Votes to Change Electoral System 2021-09-10 The move likely will favor bigger parties at the expense of smaller ones, analysts warn. Pheu Thai adds six parties to alliance seeking to break political deadlock 2023-08-09 The Pheu Thai alliance now has 228 seats in Thailand's 750-member house of representatives. Who is Thai PM hopeful Srettha Thavisin? 2023-08-18 The 61-year-old property tycoon has emerged as the frontrunner to lead Southeast Asia’s second largest economy. Young Laotians eye Thai election’s potential for stability, higher migrant wages 2023-05-19 Lao merchants hope for a stronger kip vs Thai baht and more tourism from across the border. Thailand’s Thaksin to return home after 15 years in exile, daughter says 2023-07-26 Thaksin Shinawatra, a billionaire businessman and populist former prime minister, fled Thailand in 2008 and is due to return next month. Analysts: Thailand’s talks with Myanmar military administration expose ASEAN divisions 2023-06-20 They also question why Prayuth Chan-o-cha’s pro-military government organized the meeting when it was drubbed in the May general election. Brace yourselves for a most fluid Thai general election 2023-04-06 Sentiment is strong against government and its deep military ties, but PM and his party could prevail. Sabah’s ‘green’ land deal with private Singaporean firm raises red flags 2022-05-23 Critics complain about secrecy and slight to rights of indigenous people who live on the forested land. Thailand’s ‘culture of dictatorship’ lingers 10 years after military coup 2024-05-22 Elections may have been restored, but Thailand’s democracy has not yet recovered from May 22, 2014, analysts say. Thailand to charge 8 suspects in a Tak Bai case as deadline nears 2024-09-18 The suspects were linked to transporting detained protesters, 78 of whom suffocated to death in trucks in 2004. How the 2014 coup continues to shape Thai politics 2024-05-21 Thailand’s military still has sway over the government, although a new civilian-led administration is in place, analyst Zachary Abuza writes. Hundreds Protest Detention of Thai Pro-Democracy Activists on Royal Defamation Allegations 2021-02-10 The four who have led previous demonstrations were jailed on Lese-Majeste charges. Survivors fear they’ll get no justice in 2004 southern Thailand massacre 2024-10-18 Statute of limitations expires on Oct. 25 in the killings of 85 men in Tak Bai. Controversy surrounds release of Fiji 2000 coup leader George Speight 2024-09-19 The pardon expected to reignite public debate over Fiji’s turbulent past. Thai lawmakers to elect Srettha’s successor after court ousts PM 2024-08-14 The Constitutional Court rocked Thai politics by ruling 5-4 to remove Srettha Thavisin over what it deemed was a gross ethical violation. Pacific leaders, Japan agree on Fukushima radioactive water discharge 2024-07-18 Monitoring will continue for decades while the contaminated waste is released from the Fukushima nuclear plant. Thai seminar with exiled Myanmar leaders signals shift in stance, say analysts 2024-03-07 The event angered Myanmar’s junta and Thailand’s foreign minister abruptly canceled his speech. Thai ex-PM Thaksin walks free, but ‘at a cost’ 2024-02-20 Thaksin Shinawatra’s release on parole has outraged opponents and spurred talk of unequal treatment before the law. Netherlands to return art, artifacts looted from Indonesia during colonial period 2023-07-06 Among the items is the Lombok treasure – 335 gold and silver items that Dutch troops plundered after killing hundreds of people. Thai Royalists, Pro-Democracy Protestors Stage Counter Rallies in Bangkok 2020-10-14 The pro-democracy rally marked the anniversary of a 1973 protest that brought down dictator Thanom Kittikachorn. Next-generation Shinawatra takes steps to revive Thai political dynasty 2022-06-29 A recent poll put PM Thaksin’s daughter as the top choice for prime minister. Court suspends Thai PM Prayuth until it decides on his term limit 2022-08-24 The court is weighing a petition by opposition lawmakers who say the constitution restricts a prime minister to eight years in office. Jailed activist’s death during hunger strike sparks calls for Thai justice reforms 2024-05-14 Netiporn Sanesangkhom had been detained on charges linked to lèse-majesté, the strict anti-royal defamation law. Opposition parties score big win in Thai election, unofficial results show 2023-05-13 Move Forward and Pheu Thai – for now – have come out on top in bid to unseat military-backed government. Previous 30 items 1 2 3 4 Next 8 items
