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US, Asian partners walk complex line with drills
News, Peter Apps, Published on 04/03/2024
» As Nato troops including up to 25,000 Americans continued their largest military exercises since the end of the Cold War in Europe last week, one of America's most established Asian multinational drills was getting under way in Thailand.
Getting soft power right
Life, Published on 08/01/2024
» After three months in office, the Srettha Thavisin government has raved on about populist policies in the guise of digital wallets and soft power projects that will create income to boost our declining economy. With optimism, we learned that Paetongtarn Shinawatra, Pheu Thai party leader and head of the National Soft Power Strategy Committee (NSPSC), has drafted a budget of 5.1 billion baht to boost festivals and creative industries. It is welcoming news to hear this government is priortising art, music, literature, design, fashion, film, food, games, sports and festivals as essential sources for the creative economy. Where this enormous chunk of budget will come from, like digital wallets, remains to be seen.
Call to rethink 'soft power'
Published on 17/12/2023
» The government should reconsider whether its current path towards promoting soft power to strengthen the economy is on the right track, a recent seminar was told.
Japan and Malaysia sign $2.8m maritime security assistance deal
Reuters, Published on 16/12/2023
» TOKYO - Japan and Malaysia signed a security assistance deal on Saturday including a grant of ¥400 million (US$2.8 million) to boost Malaysia's maritime security, as Asian nations seek to counter an increasingly assertive China.
Guru's Weekly Buzz: Nov 24-30
Guru, Published on 24/11/2023
» Guru by Bangkok Post's pick of the most exciting products, activities, food and travel to indulge in.
Visa-free scheme for Thai, Japanese businesspeople
Published on 16/11/2023
» SAN FRANCISCO: Thailand and Japan have agreed on a reciprocal visa-free scheme for their businesspeople visiting each other, according to Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin.
TSRI Enhances Global Science Ties at STS Forum 2023
Published on 17/10/2023
» Thailand Science Research and Innovation (TSRI) made its presence felt at the 20th Annual Meeting of the Science and Technology in Society Forum (STS Forum) 2023 in Tokyo, Japan, demonstrating its commitment to fostering international collaborations in science, research, and innovation.
Japanese firms upbeat on Thailand, Asean
News, Poramet Tangsathaporn, Published on 14/10/2023
» Japanese businessmen remain confident about their investments in Thailand and are keen to stay here, particularly in businesses related to automobile manufacturing, according to Hideyuki Tanaka, Chair of the Subcommittee on Asean Economic Relations, Keidanren (Japan Federation of Economic Organisations).
ICONSIAM's Grand 5th Anniversary Extravaganza Lights Up Bangkok's Riverfront
Published on 09/10/2023
» ICONSIAM, a visionary mega-complex project nestled along the Chao Phraya River, symbolising the future and representing Thailand's prosperity, proudly celebrates its fifth year of monumental success. It stands as a transformative force in the business landscape, propelling ICONSIAM to international acclaim as an essential destination.
New prospects for Japan-Thai ties
Oped, Published on 26/09/2023
» Japan and Thailand established diplomatic relations 136 years ago, paving the way for today's close and enduring bilateral relationship, spanning a wide range of fields.