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After decades of political exile, Thailand's former Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra reunited with family after completing his sentence, potentially closing a divisive chapter in Thai politics. The 76-year-old's release marks a moment of reconciliation between opposing political forces.
A 33-year-old woman raised in poverty just became Thailand's most popular politician ever, defeating dynasties and demanding accountability. Rukchanok 'Ice' Srinork is proving that grit and authenticity can topple traditional power structures.
When a BJP lawmaker was injured setting fire to his effigy, her political opponent visited her hospital bedside with a message of unity. The gesture is drawing praise across party lines in India's often divisive political landscape.
India and Thailand are deepening their defense collaboration with new agreements on manufacturing, research, and innovation. The 10th Thailand-India Defence Dialogue in Bangkok marks a significant step toward regional stability in the Indo-Pacific.
Thailand just transformed how it funds research, shifting from academic papers to real-world economic impact. The Thailand RISE Fund now connects scientists, businesses, and communities to build industries from homegrown innovation.
Energy Absolute is transforming Thailand's energy future by combining solar power, battery storage, green fuels, and carbon credits into one integrated system. The company's CEO believes Thailand has everything needed to become energy independent and sustainable.
A political strategist reveals why Americans vote against their own interests and how better storytelling about democracy could heal the nation's deep political divide. Her research on tribal instincts offers unexpected hope for unity.
Scientists in Thailand just named a colossal new dinosaur species that weighed as much as nine elephants and may be the last giant to have walked Southeast Asia. The discovery is putting Thailand on the global paleontology map and inspiring a new generation of researchers.
Mexico now has more women than men in its federal legislature and half its cabinet, surpassing the United States by double in female political representation. The transformation happened in just 17 years thanks to constitutional reforms requiring gender parity.
Thailand welcomes over 1,600 para-athletes from across Southeast Asia this week as the nation hosts the ASEAN Para Games for the first time in 18 years. Five-time Paralympic gold medalist Saysunee Jana will light the opening ceremony torch as Thailand aims to reclaim the overall championship title.
Thailand rolled out comprehensive health screening for all arrivals from DR Congo and Uganda after WHO declared the Ebola outbreak a global emergency. The country is monitoring 126 recent travelers while testing emergency response systems to protect public health.
Trail cameras captured a flat-headed cat in Thailand's southern forests in 2024, marking the first sighting in nearly three decades. The endangered species disappeared in 1995 but has now returned with evidence of breeding populations.
Venezuela's National Assembly unanimously approved a groundbreaking amnesty law that could free political prisoners and lift bans on opposition leaders. After years of political tension, both government and opposition members voted together for reconciliation.
After six years of citizen advocacy, Thailand's parliament has overwhelmingly voted to recognize clean air as a protected public right. The landmark bill could transform how the nation tackles its deadly seasonal smog crisis.
Thailand is working to bring the first Disneyland theme park to Southeast Asia as part of a massive development project in the Eastern Economic Corridor. The 2,700-acre park would make Thailand the fourth location in Asia to host the beloved Disney experience.
An Australian artist who faced criminal charges for anti-fascist political artwork just had his case dismissed after 10 months of legal battle. The court ordered prosecutors to pay his legal costs, upholding his right to create political art.
Thailand's national research institute just partnered with a cross-border venture studio to transform government-backed scientific breakthroughs into global businesses. The collaboration could position Thailand as a major innovation exporter in health, sustainability, and agriculture.
Thailand and Hong Kong are joining forces to accelerate sustainable development through green technology and finance partnerships. The collaboration combines Thailand's renewable energy innovation with Hong Kong's global financial expertise.
Venezuela's acting president announced an amnesty bill that could free hundreds of political prisoners and shut down the country's most notorious detention center. The move comes after regime change brought new hope to a nation torn by decades of political persecution.
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When Mosiuoa "Terror" Lekota broke from the ANC in 2008, he didn't just start a new party—he transformed South Africa's entire political landscape. His bold move showed that challenging the ruling party was possible, inspiring a wave of political competition that continues today.
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