FORGOTTEN HISTORY: 82 - The Untold Story

International disorder follows a familiar pattern

The shambolic diplomacy between US President Donald Trump's administration and Iran provides further evidence that world affairs have become unintelligible. But take a step back and you will see that all of today's major conflicts are of a piece, and that despite the apparent entropy, a powerful logic of adaptation…

Bangkok Post · Jun 28

The real lure of government service

Ever wonder why so many Thais, particularly those in rural areas, want their children to pursue a career in government service -- be it as an army or police officer, a civil servant in a state agency, or even in a local administrative organisation -- despite the modest salaries compared…

Bangkok Post · Jun 28

Fix pension injustice

Labour Minister Julapun Amornvivat's recent remarks signalling his willingness to move ahead with the Career-Average Revalued Earnings (CARE) pension formula are commendable. If officially adopted, the CARE policy would allow the government to correct one of the Social Security Fund's (SSF) most persistent injustices.

Bangkok Post · Jun 28

I’ve always hated houseflies – but maybe I misjudged the little sods

Yes, they’re filthy and annoying. But they’re also far smarter and more interesting than you’d think if you just watched one throwing itself against a window pane

The Guardian - UK · Jun 28

The hidden crisis hollowing out adult social care in the UK: precious day centres are being sold off

Countless spaces for adults with complex needs have been shut down. If Andy Burnham wants to fix social care, keeping them open must be a priority, says Guardian columnist John Harris

The Guardian - UK · Jun 28

Ed Miliband as chancellor would benefit every part of the UK – and the bond markets

If Andy Burnham promotes the energy secretary, Labour could fully use the benefits of net zero to promote growth and jobs, says Josh Ryan-Collins, professor of economics and finance at UCL

The Guardian - UK · Jun 28

Deleted from the rolls, barred from the world: A former editor’s SIR ordeal

R Rajagopal, former Editor of The Telegraph, revealed that he could not vote in the recent West Bengal Assembly elections after his name was deleted from the voter list during SIR. Here he recounts his experience in his own words.

Newslaundry · Jun 28

Shabana Mahmood’s ‘tough and tender’ asylum policy gets the balance right

THE INDEPENDENT VIEW: The home secretary’s plan to set up a safe legal route for a limited number of genuine refugees is balanced by a tougher approach to those who do not qualify

The Independent UK · Jun 28

The hill I will die on: Forget potholes – the true indicator of societal decline is the ropey shoelace

They have one job, the clue’s right there in their name – but I’ve noticed that ‘optimised’ shoelaces on pricey trainers are anything but, says writer Coco Khan

The Guardian - UK · Jun 28

The Japan-India Summit: Strategy maturing into substance

Japan's Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's visit to India signals a deepening economic partnership, focusing on resilient supply chains and high-tech manufacturing. The summit highlights a strong alignment between political will and commercial needs, aiming to redefine global supply chains. Discussions will center on semiconductor interdependence, energy security, and next-generation mobility,…

The Economic Times · Jun 28