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Singapore’s sprint queen Shanti Pereira snags gold at Asian Athletics Championships

Singapore’s Shanti Pereira clinched the Asian Athletics Championships’ 100m gold with a record-breaking 11.20sec, ending Singapore’s 16-year medal drought at the continental meet.

Thai parliament to hold another PM vote after reformist candidate falls short

Thailand’s parliament will hold a second vote for the new prime minister on 19 July after pro-royalist lawmakers blocked frontrunner Pita Limjaroenrat’s bid.

Thai reformist Pita Limjaroenrat loses PM vote

Thailand’s parliament rejected reformist Pita Limjaroenrat’s bid for prime minister despite his party’s popular vote win. Pita vows to continue strategizing for a second round. The path forward remains uncertain, with pending cases against him and his party.

Timeline of Thai politics as parliament votes for PM

Thailand’s parliament convened for a prime ministerial vote, but frontrunner Pita Limjaroenrat faced obstacles hindering his path to power. This vote is a culmination of two turbulent decades in the nation’s history, marked by political upheaval, coups, protests, and a struggle for democracy. Pita’s chances are slim, as he needs to secure the support of conservative senators who oppose his party’s plans for monarchy reform, while also dealing with legal cases against him and his party.

APHR calls for ASEAN leaders not to fall for Myanmar junta’s blatant attempt at manipulation

ASEAN Parliamentarians for Human Rights Co-Chairperson Charles Santiago criticized the Thai Foreign Minister’s visit to Myanmar, terming it a ‘blatant manipulation’, and urged ASEAN leaders to maintain focus on a human rights and humanitarian-focused agenda.

Pita Limjaroenrat: the PM frontrunner fighting to change Thailand

Pita Limjaroenrat, the charismatic and reform-minded leader of Thailand’s Move Forward Party, faces legal challenges and opposition as he vies to become the next prime minister, but remains determined to fight for democracy.

Thai parliament votes for PM with reformist frontrunner facing hurdles

Thailand’s reformist frontrunner for prime minister, Pita Limjaroenrat, faces hurdles that could undermine his bid, including parliamentary suspension and a court case accusing him of attempting to overthrow the monarchy. Despite these obstacles, Pita remains optimistic about Thursday’s parliamentary vote.

Thai Election Commission recommends PM frontrunner’s suspension

Thailand’s Election Commission recommends suspension of frontrunner Pita Limjaroenrat over campaign rule violations, adding uncertainty to the upcoming parliamentary vote for prime minister.

Thailand’s Foreign Minister meets Myanmar’s Detained Leader Aung San Suu Kyi for the first time since 2021 coup

Thailand’s foreign minister met Myanmar’s detained leader Aung San Suu Kyi, discussing the crisis and advocating for dialogue.

Thai caretaker PM Prayut announces retirement from politics

Outgoing Thai PM Prayut Chan-o-Cha announced his retirement, but will stay on as caretaker until a new government is formed. Voters rejected army-backed parties in the May election, favoring reform and opposition groups. Prayut urged UTN members to protect the nation’s institutions.