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Towards strategic Thai-French ties
Oped, Kavi Chongkittavorn, Published on 14/05/2024
» In April 2022, Thailand learned that French President Emmanuel Macron was keen to engage with the Asia-Pacific region in person. As the host of the 32nd Asia-Pacific Economic Leaders' Meeting (Apec) in October of that year, former deputy prime minister and foreign minister Don Pramudwinai quickly issued an invitation to the president to attend as a guest. The rest, as they say, is history.
Reshuffle cements Srettha's grip
News, Thitinan Pongsudhirak, Published on 06/05/2024
» After eight months at the helm, Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin staged a much-anticipated cabinet reshuffle with unexpected drama and unsurprising consolidation. As head of a coalition government, Mr Srettha appears more "prime ministerial" as the reshuffle has strengthened his hand to implement the ruling Pheu Thai Party's flagship policies.
What joining OECD means to Thailand
Oped, Kavi Chongkittavorn, Published on 02/04/2024
» Thailand's bid to become a member of the OECD (Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development) could be extremely challenging owing to the ever-changing geopolitical landscape, particularly in the Indo-Pacific region. Since the release of the OECD's Indo-Pacific Strategic Framework last year, the Paris-based intergovernmental organisation has been doubling its efforts to woo more members from the region. Both the region's No.1 and No.2 economies, Indonesia and Thailand, are high on the list.
War starts when deterrence falls short
Oped, Published on 02/03/2024
» On Feb 24, 2022, when I heard that Russia had invaded Ukraine, calling it a "special military operation", I thought that the war would not last beyond a month.
Myanmar court orders sale of Suu Kyi’s home
Published on 25/01/2024
» The Supreme Court of Myanmar has ordered the sale of Aung San Suu Kyi’s home in Yangon, in a ruling issued one week before the third anniversary of her imprisonment by the military junta, according to local media reports.
Myanmar still a ticking time bomb
Editorial, Published on 19/11/2023
» In the three years following the Feb 1 coup in Myanmar, the situation in the country has gone from bad to hellish. In fact, the situation has deteriorated so much that Thailand has no option but to start taking proactive steps to prepare for an imminent humanitarian crisis.
Türkiye Celebrates 100th Anniversary and Unveils Visionary 'Century of Türkiye'
Published on 29/10/2023
» The Republic of Türkiye was founded on October 29, 1923, under the visionary leadership of our esteemed founder and the first President, Mustafa Kemal Atatürk, hailed as the Father of the Turks. Following the triumphant conclusion of the War of Independence, Atatürk embarked on a transformative journey, modernising the nation through revolutionary reforms. Over the past century, Türkiye has undergone a profound metamorphosis, emerging as a modern, dynamic, and influential global player. This century has witnessed the establishment of a robust democracy, the evolution of a diverse and dynamic economy, and the promotion of education and culture.
New playbook for Thai diplomacy?
Oped, Kavi Chongkittavorn, Published on 12/09/2023
» The Srettha government has started outlining its policies in parliament. Regarding diplomacy and internal policies, two paragraphs in the middle of the draft speech encapsulate the guiding principle of Thailand's new diplomatic trajectory.
Myanmar crisis needs a Thai fix
News, Published on 07/09/2023
» Thailand must play a greater mediative role in the Myanmar crisis, starting with the Asean meeting.
Aung San Suu Kyi ill and ‘back in prison’
Published on 06/09/2023
» Aung San Suu Kyi is ill and Myanmar’s military rulers have denied a request for an outside physician to see the jailed former leader, according to a source familiar with the matter.