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First US-Asean naval exercise begins
News, Wassana Nanuam, Published on 03/09/2019
» The first US-Asean Maritime Exercise (AUMX) officially began with a ceremony at the Royal Thai Fleet headquarters in Chon Buri's Sattahip district yesterday.
First US-Asean naval exercise begins
Wassana Nanuam, Published on 02/09/2019
» The first US-Asean Maritime Exercise (AUMX) was officially opened with a ceremony at the Royal Thai Fleet headquarters at Chon Buri's Sattahip district on Monday.
Rescue, not destroy
News, Postbag, Published on 02/09/2019
» Being a US military veteran and someone who has participated in Cobra Gold here in 1984, I question the recent purchase of Stryker military vehicles to the tune of US$175 million when there are much greater pressing social needs.
Thai-US relations in the Indo-Pacific era
News, Kavi Chongkittavorn, Published on 16/07/2019
» When US State Secretary Michael Pompeo stops in Bangkok for a three-day visit at the end of this month, he will find good old ally Thailand is ready to tango. Their relations will no longer be, as in the past, based on reaction and counter-reaction to the cycle of coups. In the past five years, Thailand has survived Western-led sanctions. Now with a civilian government in place, the Kingdom's economic and political dynamism will no longer be curtailed by what was perceived as democratic backsliding and increased authoritarianism.
Headwinds ahead
Asia focus, Erich Parpart, Published on 29/04/2019
» Amid unfavourable external economic conditions and political uncertainties at home, the outlook is dimming for Thailand and other Asian countries facing an export slowdown linked to weak trade and demand growth globally.
Global bourses follow nervous Wall Street lower
Business, Published on 27/04/2019
» Recap: Most global stock markets edged lower yesterday following Thursday's Dow tumble when 3M shares dropped sharply amid weaker-than-expected earnings. Next week's US-China trade negotiations in Beijing could further test investors' nerves amid stagnating global trade.
Jackfruit fans set UK writer straight
Published on 06/04/2019
» Jackfruit. A near-miraculous, versatile source of nourishment, or “gross-looking lump of fibre – fat, spiky and green”?
US affirms Thai, Asean commitment
News, Erich Parpart, Published on 06/04/2019
» Two senior US officials from Washington DC yesterday reaffirmed the North American superpower's economic and military commitments in Thailand and Asean amid China's growing influence with the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) and its increasing aggressiveness in the South China Sea.
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.
Fed and Brexit keep investors guessing
Business, Published on 23/03/2019
» Recap: Global stock indices were mixed as investors saw the US Federal Reserve's decision to keep its policy interest rate unchanged for the rest of this year as good news and bad news. The bad news is that economic growth is weakening. Brexit confusion also rattled markets, but the SET gained despite concern about the outcome of tomorrow's election.