Thailands Opposition Prepares for Office Despite Military Resistance — Global Issues

Thailands Opposition Prepares for Office Despite Military Resistance — Global Issues

Thailand’s local newspaper Bangkok Post uses the vow of not launching a coup, promised by the Thai military days before the May 14 election, as the front story. Thailand has had periods of anti-coup protests and brutal crackdowns. Photo: Thompson Chau/IPS by Thompson Chau (bangkok) Wednesday, May 31, 2023 Inter Press…

UN Hobbled by Junta and Under Pressure Over Myanmar Aid Crisis — Global Issues

UN Hobbled by Junta and Under Pressure Over Myanmar Aid Crisis — Global Issues

Rohingya IDPs confined to a Sittwe camp in Rakhine State wait for international intervention. More than 1.5 million people are displaced in Myanmar. Credit: Sara Perria/IPS by Guy Dinmore, Thompson Chau (bangkok) Tuesday, February 21, 2023 Inter Press Service BANGKOK, Feb 21 (IPS) – Nearly 18 million people – about one-third…