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Friday, April 10, 2026
TopicThailand PM Prayuth

Topic: Thailand PM Prayuth

Buoyed by support, Thailand’s pro-democracy protesters plan to expand demands

In a country where criticising monarchy has been taboo, youth-led groups are saying the heart of the issue is liberty & equality, and will call for more changes in governance.

Thai protesters stand firm against monarchy, vow to persist even if PM Prayut quits

A poll by Bangkok’s Suan Dusit University found more than 62% of participants said discontent with King Maha Vajiralongkor was the key reason for the recent protests.

How protests pose new risks to Thai economy’s Covid recovery

The uncertain outlook for the Thai economy, which contracted a record 12.2% in the third quarter, has weighed on the nation’s stocks and currency.

On Camera

A stronger Iran has emerged from the rubble. US learned the lesson 40 days late

The US and Israel’s assassinations of Iranian leadership ended up bestowing martyrdom on those killed. Shias saw the deaths as a continuity of martyrdom from the Battle of Karbala.

Data centre gold rush risks blackouts, central electricity body warns states against tripping grids

India’s fast-growing data centre sector may strain state electricity networks; Central Electricity Authority has urged Maharashtra, Andhra Pradesh, Telangana and Tamil Nadu to boost capacity.

Theaterisation proposal to be shared with defence ministry in a week or so—CDS Gen Anil Chauhan

Theaterisation, which aims to divide the forces into three theatres with specific areas of responsibility, will become the single most far-reaching reform that the Indian military has witnessed since independence.

China insulated itself against energy shocks. India is ‘all talk, no walk’

China patiently invested capital, skill and technology in coal gasification. Unlike it, we won’t move from words to action. As crude prices decline, we lose interest.