The government wants Thailand’s capital to be known around the world as Krung Thep Maha Nakhon (Bangkok). Thais don’t object to the name, but they’d prefer their leaders focus on fixing the economy.
Tag: Politics and Government
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Cuts in Britain Could Cause a Covid Data Drought
Countries that once led the world in coronavirus monitoring are now scaling back, leaving the world less prepared to spot future variants, experts said.
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Yemen’s Warring Parties to Begin First Cease-Fire in 6 Years
The two-month truce, brokered by the United Nations, offers hope for a reduction of violence in a war that has rattled the Arabian Peninsula and caused a humanitarian crisis.
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Cuomo Sues Ethics Panel to Block It From Seizing Book Profits
The lawsuit is the latest example of Andrew Cuomo’s aggressive stance as he returns to public life seven months after resigning as New Yorks governor.
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Putin Knows What He’s Doing With Ukraine’s Refugees. This Is the World’s Big Test.
The response to Ukrainian refugees is a test of European solidarity.