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Seven deadly snakes in Thailand and how to spot them
Gary Boyle, Published on 27/06/2025
» As snakes seek warm, dry shelter during the rainy season, chances of meeting one increase significantly. Knowing which species are venomous is important and might be life-saving information.
Seven deadly snakes in Thailand and how to spot them
Khanaphot Saengchai, Published on 26/06/2025
» As snakes seek warm, dry shelter during the rainy season, encounters in residential areas increase significantly. Knowing which species are venomous and how to distinguish them is important and might be life-saving information.
Can Thailand engage with Trump's US?
News, Kavi Chongkittavorn, Published on 03/06/2025
» Thailand must be bold and dynamic in recalibrating its diplomatic ties with the United States under President Donald Trump. Asia's oldest relationship with Washington carries little weight in the era of transactional diplomacy. Although the 1833 Treaty of Amity and Commerce between the US and Siam described their relations "as long as heaven and earth can endure", the two countries now face formidable challenges in living up to that 192-year-old oath. That treaty was the United States' first treaty with a country in Asia, making Thailand America's oldest friend in the region.
Hail of fatal gunfire; impersonator cops; FB love sours
News, Mae Moo, Published on 25/05/2025
» Unable to defend himself
United Thai Nation faction weighs future
Published on 20/05/2025
» United Thai Nation (UTN) Party deputy leader Suchart Chomklin plans talks with 20 fellow MPs next week to discuss the political situation and their future direction amid speculation they could be lured to the Klatham Party.
When non-interference becomes policy
Oped, Kavi Chongkittavorn, Published on 20/05/2025
» What US President Donald Trump said in Saudi Arabia on May 14 resonates very well in Thailand. Last week in Riyadh, Mr Trump reiterated that the Middle East had changed because "local people did it", and not because "Western countries interfered and told you how to live or run your countries".
Thamanat aiming to push Bhumjaithai out of coalition
Oped, Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 17/05/2025
» The latest “cobra” incident — involving a politician defecting to the Klatham Party — demonstrates Capt Thamanat Prompow’s fervent attempts to make his party an alternative choice for the Paetongtarn Shinawatra government.
Thailand's Klatham Party seen as prepping for coalition rift
News, Published on 16/05/2025
» The Klatham Party's luring of MPs from other political parties is a calculated move to boost its bargaining power as well as to support the Pheu Thai Party in case the latter severs its political ties with Bhumjaithai, according to political observers.
Future Leaders Observe Cobra Gold Military Exercise
Published on 25/03/2025
» Students from the National Defence Course for Future Leaders (NDCFL) Class 2, accompanied by General Songwit Noonpackdee, Chief of Defence Forces, and H.E. Mr. Robert F. Godec, U.S. Ambassador to Thailand, observed key operations of the 44th Cobra Gold military exercise on March 4, 2025. The visit took place at the 2nd Army Area Command, Suranaree Camp, Nakhon Ratchasima Province, and included demonstrations in staff exercises, cyber defence, space operations, and the All-Domain Exercise Coordination Center (ADECC).
Thailand's tense dance of diplomacy
Oped, Kavi Chongkittavorn, Published on 04/03/2025
» Last Thursday evening, Deputy Prime Minister and Defence Minister Phumtham Wechayachai showed his true colours when he addressed the repatriation of 40 Uyghurs to China. Cool as a cucumber, he spoke with authority yet with an apologetic tone. That day's press conference was his perfect coda; other cabinet ministers were mere decorative artefacts.