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AI could reshape state
News, Editorial, Published on 06/11/2023
» It is good news the government is poised to tap the transformative potential of artificial intelligence (AI) in giving inert administrative functions a much-needed boost. Some, however, wonder if the Srettha government's AI's dream will come true.
China ties challenge
News, Editorial, Published on 03/07/2023
» On July 1, Thailand and China marked the 48th anniversary of their diplomatic relations, amid efforts by both countries to strengthen bilateral ties across various domains.
Searing heat a wake-up call
News, Editorial, Published on 07/05/2023
» On April 15, the northern province of Tak reported the highest temperature ever recorded in Thailand since records began, with daytime temperatures peaking at 45.4C. While almost a month has passed since and Thailand is entering the wet season, the extreme heat shows no signs of abating.
Time for an Apec reckoning
News, Editorial, Published on 20/11/2022
» After months of preparation and millions of baht spent, the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (Apec) summit kicked off on Friday in Bangkok amid increasing tensions at home and abroad.
A summit for who?
News, Editorial, Published on 14/11/2022
» This week, the leaders of Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (Apec) nations will meet in Bangkok. This year's summit is crucial, as it takes place amid increasing geopolitical temperatures as well as the growing risk of a global recession.
Kingdom stands to gain from IPEF
News, Editorial, Published on 29/05/2022
» News of Thailand's participation in US President Joe Biden's Indo-Pacific Economic Framework (IPEF) has caused quite a stir in the kingdom, with some members of the public protesting a move perceived as putting the country at odds with China and Russia.
A win for Taiwan?
News, Editorial, Published on 11/01/2020
» By this evening, the results of Taiwan's presidential and legislative elections will be known. Regardless of who becomes the next president, it will be in the best interests of both the island's stability and of peace in the Asia-Pacific region if the new government maintains the status quo with China.
The trouble with Korea
News, Editorial, Published on 01/11/2017
» The North Korean crisis continues to escalate, without any sign of imminent relief. Japanese voters have renewed the mandate of Prime Minister Shinzo Abe, this time to amend the national constitution's prohibition against war. US Defence Secretary James Mattis said last weekend Pyongyang engages in outlaw behaviour. He vowed the US will never accept a nuclear North Korea. South Korean Defence Minister Song Young-moo was at his side.
US-Thai ties warming up
News, Editorial, Published on 03/07/2017
» The official visit to Washington by Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha is rapidly gaining in importance. The original political analysis had it that President Donald Trump was talking off the top of his head in April when he invited the premier during a phone call. It now is clear something quite different is in the works. The White House and the US State Department are switching off the Barack Obama administration's hostility to the coup regime.
Visit to US is well timed
News, Editorial, Published on 06/06/2017
» Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha is well advised to take up US President Donald Trump's offer to pay an official visit to Washington. The cabinet secretariat said the countries are scheduling the trip for next month.