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Thailand's 2043 security outlook
Oped, Kavi Chongkittavorn, Published on 20/02/2024
» Under an increasingly polarised world underlined by the strategic competition between global superpowers -- along with their friends and alliances, it is not surprising that Thailand views the global security landscape with trepidation. Such a trend is a litmus test for middle and smaller power nations to navigate their security policies and engagements. They do not have many choices; nevertheless, these small and medium-sized countries can either align themselves with the most prominent powers or lesser ones that can protect their national interests, or they can get together and use their combined strength to deter the hegemonic ambition of outside powers. Staying alone and pursuing one's pathway without supporting partners is not an option.
Seagrass die-off threatens dugongs' survival
Online Reporters, Published on 19/02/2024
» Dugongs in the Andaman Sea are in grave danger due to the diminishing supply of seagrass, which is their main source of food, a highly respected marine biologist has warned.
Netizens hit out at pricey Phuket airfares
Business, Narumon Kasemsuk, Published on 16/02/2024
» Social media was awash with comments this week from local travellers bemoaning the high price of airfares to Phuket.
FM Parnpree set to meet Blinken Monday
News, Poramet Tangsathaporn, Published on 12/02/2024
» The Myanmar crisis, security partnership and regional connectivity via the government's Land Bridge project are among the top items which the Foreign Affairs Minister will discuss with his US counterpart on Monday.
Balancing 2 large projects
Business, Published on 05/02/2024
» The proposed Land Bridge project in southern Thailand is viewed by the current administration as a marker of its success in drawing foreign investment, similar to how previous governments regarded the Eastern Economic Corridor (EEC).
China wants a part in the Land Bridge, says PM Srettha
Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 29/01/2024
» The government and private sector of China are interested in the Thai government's Land Bridge project and are seeking more details, according to Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin.
Lessons for Land Bridge advocates
Business, Published on 29/01/2024
» During the mobile cabinet meeting in Ranong last week, the Land Bridge project once again became a disputed topic as locals in the proposed area met Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin and voiced concerns over the possible impact on their way of life and environmental damage.
Suriya touts fund to compensate locals
News, Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 26/01/2024
» Operators in the government's Land Bridge megaproject will be required to set up a fund to compensate local residents affected by the project's land expropriation phase, Transport Minister Suriya Jungrungreangkit said yesterday.
Cabinet okays 18 southern projects
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 24/01/2024
» The mobile cabinet on Tuesday approved 18 new development projects with a total budget of 552 million baht for six southern provinces on the Andaman Coast.
B350m sweetener for Andaman provinces
Online Reporters, Published on 23/01/2024
» The cabinet announced a 350 million baht development package for the Andaman coastal provinces after its meeting in Ranong on Tuesday to promote the government's land bridge project.