March 5, 2026

Sophon Saram Playfully Deflects Speaker Role Speculation

Bangkok: Sophon Saram, a prominent member of the Bhumjaithai Party and a candidate for Speaker of the House, showed signs of embarrassment when addressed as “Mr. Speaker” during the registration process for the 27th House of Representatives.

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China Sets Modest GDP Growth Target Amid Defense Budget Hike

Beijing: China has announced a GDP growth target ranging from 4.5 to 5 percent, marking the lowest target since 1991. Simultaneously, the country has increased its defense budget by 7 percent to be implemented by 2026. Despite being the smallest rate …