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Thailand's going bananas for Korea
News, Kavi Chongkittavorn, Published on 17/09/2019
» When South Korean President Moon Jae-in visited Thailand recently, he highlighted two Thai names, Nichkhun of 2PM and Lisa of Blackpink as symbols of the excellent South Korean-Thai friendship. Nichkhun Horvejkul and Lalisa Manoban are young Thai idols who are making a living as K-Pop performers in Seoul. Both of them speak fluent Korean, they are trained to sing in Korean and are well-versed in K-Pop dancing.
Thailand gets ready to take Asean chair
News, Kavi Chongkittavorn, Published on 13/11/2018
» A decade after living through the devastating experience of the 2009 Asean summit, the kingdom will have another chance to regain its regional leadership and reputation. Singapore will pass the baton to Thailand on Nov 15 as the Asean chair. Although the official role will kick off in January, Bangkok will get the ball rolling immediately.
Thailand's black site: Who is accountable?
News, Kavi Chongkittavorn, Published on 15/05/2018
» Suddenly Thailand, a name synonymous with coups and democratic struggles, has been mentioned repeatedly by US lawmakers and TV personalities over the last few weeks.
Myanmar needs Thai help
News, Poramet Tangsathaporn, Published on 05/11/2021
» Thailand should do more to help solve the crisis in neighbouring Myanmar following the Feb 1 coup d'état, urged academics yesterday during a webinar focusing on Thai foreign policy.
Smarter than you think
Postbag, Published on 31/03/2024
» Re: "The power behind the PM", (AboutPolitics, March 23).
Keep up the supply
Oped, Postbag, Published on 18/07/2021
» Re: "Thailand's jab fiasco needs an inquiry," (Opinion, July 16). The government continues to order Sinovac as it is the only vaccine available for immediate delivery. Still, the immunisation rate would be much lower without Sinovac.
Engagement key to Sino-Thai ties
News, Published on 07/07/2020
» Gone are the days when policymakers could sit back and relax to watch Sino-Thai relations moving ahead in autopilot mode. These days, Thailand and China have to intensify mutual engagement and consultation at all levels to ensure there is no room for misunderstandings that could lead to diplomatic wrangles.
Little to smile about
Oped, Postbag, Published on 24/03/2023
» Re: "Happiness Index", (BP, March 23).
Post-poll policy: Dynamic continuity
News, Kavi Chongkittavorn, Published on 26/03/2019
» Speculation is rife about imminent changes in Thailand's diplomatic direction after five years of military-ruled guidance. Political pundits and campaigners ahead of the polls last week also sent out strong signals that they expect a new cabinet in Government House with new policies. One of the casualties would be Thai-Chinese ties, which have progressed and strengthened without waveringly over the past five years. However, the outcome of Sunday's election indicates that whichever parties form the next civilian government, there will be little effect on the country's foreign relations or the current Asean chair. Indeed, Thailand's foreign policy will become more dynamic with continuity.
Such 'noblesse oblige'
News, Published on 15/01/2023
» Re: "Philippines, China seek to mend ties," (Opinion, Jan 10).