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Paetongtarn talks up Cambodia ties
News, Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 19/03/2024
» The leader of Thailand's ruling Pheu Thai Party, Paetongtarn Shinawatra, also known as Ung Ing, is currently paying an official visit to Cambodia, emphasising the close ties and cooperation between the two countries.
New US ambassador's vision of unity
News, Published on 12/03/2020
» In a meeting with Thai media editors at the US embassy on Wednesday, Michael G DeSombre, who is globally recognised as a pre-eminent authority on mergers and acquisitions and high-profile negotiations, outlined his policy priorities as new US ambassador to Thailand.
Economy first for new US ambassador
News, Kornchanok Raksaseri, Published on 12/03/2020
» After a year and a half, a new US ambassador to Thailand has finally landed. Ambassador Michael G DeSombre, who took up his post earlier this month said taking sides in Thai politics is not the way to go and he will rather focus on promoting businesses, with energy and digital ventures, infrastructure and manufacturing projects also on his radar.
Why the West should not give up on Cambodia
News, Published on 02/11/2019
» The US and EU are considering withdrawing economic privileges from Cambodia for the way elections were held last year. The ruling party won all parliamentary seats because the opposition had been crippled. Opposition leaders were disqualified and their party dissolved. By western standards, Cambodia's election fell far short of democratic norms and the result was unfair at best, illegitimate at worst. Strangely, however, there was no widespread protest. Instead, there was a palpable sense of relief among ordinary Cambodians when the elections were over.
Supportersstay mum
News, Published on 24/12/2016
» The ongoing stand-off between the former abbot of Wat Phra Dhammakaya and his supporters and the law is weighing heavily on many people who are known to be sympathetic to the powerful temple.
About Politics
News, Published on 11/06/2016
» Trade is not normally a strength of the military, but the NCPO seems keen on it v Arthit Ourairat returns to the spotlight with a new civil voice v Will army chief Gen Teerachai go quietly into the night when he retires?
US voices frustration over Thailand's democracy progress
Associated Press, Published on 20/11/2015
» WASHINGTON -- The United States has expressed deep frustration over the lack of democratic progress in Thailand after last year's military coup, saying a new constitution there won't pass the “smell test” unless civil society helps to draft it.
China, Asean to speed up sea rift talks
News, Post Reporters, Published on 11/08/2014
» Foreign ministers from China and Asean yesterday agreed to speed up talks to draft a code of conduct (COC) for dealing with South China Sea disputes.
A negotiator and conciliator
News, Published on 26/10/2013
» Gen Wichit Yathip still has his hands full even after retirement. The former deputy army chief recently presided over a fund-raising Carabao concert in Yangon to raise funds for Myanmar which plays host to SEA GAMES 2013 later this year.
Sam Rainsy denied entry into Thailand
Published on 05/06/2013
» Cambodian opposition leader Sam Rainsy was denied entry into Thailand on Tuesday and reportedly told he would not be allowed back until after the Cambodian election in late July.