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Anutin govt's options on global stage
Oped, Kavi Chongkittavorn, Published on 09/09/2025
» Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul has taken office minus the luxury of a honeymoon period. His government has only a four-month window to rewire and lay the foundations of foreign policy before parliament is dissolved due to its minority status, with an election scheduled for April 2026.
Indonesians want opposition check on Prabowo power, survey says
Published on 08/09/2025
» A survey conducted shortly before Indonesia saw massive protests over lawmakers’ perks found a majority of people want an opposition presence in parliament, underscoring public unease about the dominance of President Prabowo Subianto’s coalition.
Malaysia’s Online Safety Act 2025: A Catalyst for ASEAN Cooperation on Safer Online Spaces
Published on 02/09/2025
» As the online landscape continues to evolve rapidly across Southeast Asia, governments are grappling with the growing complexities of online harms, from financial fraud and disinformation to child exploitation and distressing content. These threats demand innovative, rights-respecting responses that can keep pace with technological change while protecting the most vulnerable. In this context, Malaysia’s passage of the Online Safety Act 2025 marks a transformative step, both for the country and potentially for the broader ASEAN region.
A border fence too far
Oped, Editorial, Published on 02/09/2025
» The territorial conflict over Ban Nong Chan in Sa Kaeo province may compel some officials to opt for permanent fences along the Thai-Cambodian border.
Risky central bank politicisation
Published on 29/08/2025
» There is legitimate debate about the actual independence of modern-day central banks, but almost everyone agrees that overt politicisation of monetary policy — as we appear to be seeing in the United States — is dangerous. Why is that?
China says Thai art show 'distorts' its policies on Tibet, Xinjiang, Hong Kong
Published on 12/08/2025
» BEIJING - China accused the organisers of an exhibition in Thailand of promoting fallacies about its policies on Tibet, Xinjiang and Hong Kong after the show's co-curator said artworks were removed or altered at Beijing's request.
Trump signs order to extend China tariff truce by 90 days
AFP, Published on 12/08/2025
» WASHINGTON - US President Donald Trump on Monday ordered a delay in the reimposition of higher tariffs on Chinese goods, hours before a trade truce between Washington and Beijing was due to expire.
China defends censorship of Bangkok art show
Published on 11/08/2025
» BEIJING - China on Monday accused organisers of an art exhibition in Bangkok of distorting its policies on Tibet, Xinjiang and Hong Kong after the show’s co-curator said artworks were removed or altered at Beijing’s request.
Delta sees impact on supply chain from tariffs
Business, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 30/07/2025
» Delta Electronics, Thailand's largest electronics firm by market capitalisation, says Southeast Asia and India will continue to be its powerhouse to serve global customers, but it is concerned that US tariffs will cause a medium-term impact on the supply chain.