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Former Thai Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra.
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Thaksin to Thai king: Pardon me?

Thailand’s billionaire former PM Thaksin Shinawatra has appealed to the country’s king for a pardon just days after being jailed upon his highly anticipated return to the country.

A man is seen with face paint reading "cancel lèse-majesté law" during a protest in Bangkok, Thailand.
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Thai opposition on 112: Political pragmatism or cop-out?

Not reforming the royal defamation laws could bring the opposition to power — but also make young voters feel cheated.

How can AI enhance human progress?
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How can AI enhance human progress?

As artificial intelligence becomes more powerful and more deeply embedded in everyday life, how can we ensure it remains a tool for human progress, and under human control?

A mock 10 baht banknote bearing an illustration of a yellow duck instead of the Thai king or his predecessor is pictured in Bangkok on Nov. 25, 2020.
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Hard Numbers: Thai royal canard, Biden’s deficit plan, Japan’s gender pay gap, golden Odin, Greek walkout

Prepare to read the next sentence twice. A man in Thailand is facing two years in jail for selling calendars of … rubber ducks.

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Will these world leaders keep their resolutions?

Will 2021 really be better than 2020? Who knows — but YOU can always be a better YOU, and world leaders are no different. Here's a look at the pledges that several of them are already making for the new year.




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