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Detained Uyghurs deserve freedom
Oped, Published on 08/03/2024
» Few people realise that Thailand has been holding more than 40 Uyghur asylum seekers in immigration detention for a decade. The danger to this remaining group is real. The new government of Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin should free these forgotten people who fled dangerous conditions in China and arrange for their resettlement in a third country.
Srettha sets off for Berlin, Paris
News, Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 07/03/2024
» The government will push for a free trade agreement between Thailand and the European Union, visa exemptions for holders of Thai passports and greater cooperation in trade and investments as Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin embarks on an official visit to Germany and France.
India's Buddhist diplomacy in action
Oped, Published on 06/03/2024
» The historic loan of relics of the Lord Buddha and his chief disciples Sariputra and Moggallana to Thailand has created excitement among Buddhist Thais.
Deal for sub with Chinese engine most 'likely' a go
News, Wassana Nanuam, Published on 02/03/2024
» The Defence Ministry expects to have a solution for its submarine procurement predicament within the next two weeks and is likely to accept the Chinese engine, said a navy source.
Property tycoon faces money laundering charge
News, Wassayos Ngamkham, Published on 01/03/2024
» The Office of the Attorney-General (OAG) will charge property tycoon Anant Asavabhokhin with money laundering over his alleged involvement in the Klongchan Credit Union Cooperative (KCUC) fund embezzlement scandal, according to an OAG source.
SCB acquires 100% of Vietnamese lender
Published on 28/02/2024
» Siam Commercial Bank confirmed on Wednesday that it has reached an agreement to acquire 100% of the shares in the consumer finance lender Home Credit Vietnam in a deal worth 31 billion baht.
Low-carbon transition with data
Oped, Published on 28/02/2024
» Amid escalating climate crisis concerns, the imperative for businesses to reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions does not slow down their growth; instead, it paves the way for new opportunities.
SCB ‘poised to purchase Vietnamese lender’
Published on 27/02/2024
» SCB X Plc, Thailand’s biggest bank by market value, is close to an agreement to buy the Vietnamese business of the consumer lender Home Credit in Vietnam in a deal that could be worth as much as US $900 million, according to people familiar with the matter.
Korean indie rock band set for two local gigs
Life, Published on 27/02/2024
» Wave to Earth, a Korean indie rock band, will make a comeback to the Kingdom for two exciting shows next week.
Thailand's 2043 security outlook
Oped, Kavi Chongkittavorn, Published on 20/02/2024
» Under an increasingly polarised world underlined by the strategic competition between global superpowers -- along with their friends and alliances, it is not surprising that Thailand views the global security landscape with trepidation. Such a trend is a litmus test for middle and smaller power nations to navigate their security policies and engagements. They do not have many choices; nevertheless, these small and medium-sized countries can either align themselves with the most prominent powers or lesser ones that can protect their national interests, or they can get together and use their combined strength to deter the hegemonic ambition of outside powers. Staying alone and pursuing one's pathway without supporting partners is not an option.