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Thai-Cambodian feud is Asean's worst
Oped, Thitinan Pongsudhirak, Published on 15/08/2025
» The border dispute and consequent military conflict between Cambodia and Thailand in recent weeks have become Asean's worst crisis in its 58 years of existence. Ironically, it was an intra-regional war between Indonesia and Malaysia that gave rise to Asean in 1967, but now an intra-Asean military clash is undermining the Southeast Asian organisation's core reason for being and its main claim to credibility and prominence. Unless Asean, under Malaysia as its rotational chair this year, moves fast to contain the bilateral dispute and reinforce a delicate ceasefire agreement, Southeast Asia will be looked upon increasingly as a region and less as an organisation of member states.
Reform agenda to the fore
Business, Post Reporters, Published on 11/08/2025
» Although Thai businesses are relieved the US has reduced its import tariff on Thai goods to 19%, on par with other countries in the region, improving long-term competitiveness remains a challenge for domestic firms, in addition to attracting foreign investment.
Chasing a better life
Life, Thana Boonlert, Published on 11/08/2025
» Over two decades ago, Mai and his family took a train from Surin to Bangkok. Like other young people, they searched for better opportunities in the big city. Initially, they helped with chores in an exchange for shelter at a shrine. Soon, he found other jobs and a place to sleep. Since then, he has delivered charcoal to shops and collected trash. He toils long, back-breaking hours for 150 baht per day.
Phuket pressed to tackle issues vexing tourists
News, Achadthaya Chuenniran, Published on 10/08/2025
» Phuket must tackle the persistent cannabis odour, lax rental motorcycle regulations and tourist safety concerns that are deterring visitors, local leaders have warned.
Old man with a knife; forest farewell; sleeping it off
News, Mae Moo, Published on 10/08/2025
» Slingshot man ramps it up
Trio arrested with call centre scam cash
News, Panumate Tanraksa, Published on 09/08/2025
» CHIANG MAI - Two Chinese nationals and a Thai suspect have been arrested in connection with a cash-withdrawal scheme for a Chinese call centre scam gang.
Germany suspends arms exports to Israel for use in Gaza
AFP, Published on 08/08/2025
» BERLIN - Germany will halt the export of military equipment to Israel which could be used in the Gaza Strip, Chancellor Friedrich Merz said on Friday, reacting to Israel’s plan to take control of Gaza City.
Thailand appoints actress Panadda to counter Cambodia's defence spokeswoman
Online Reporters, Published on 08/08/2025
» Thailand has picked Panadda Wongphudee️ to be a spokeswoman for the Ad Hoc Centre for the Thailand-Cambodia Border Situation with a clear assignment to counterattack what Thai authorities call "fake news" from the neighbouring country.
Chinese national arrested after armed standoff at Pattaya convenience store
Published on 08/08/2025
» PATTAYA: A Chinese national was arrested after carrying a gun into a convenience store in this seaside resort town in Chon Buri province in the early hours of Friday, triggering a tense two-hour standoff with police.
True opts to expand C-suite
Business, Komsan Tortermvasana, Published on 08/08/2025
» True Corporation on Thursday announced the appointment of a management leadership team with a flatter and more focused organisational structure that has customers at the core, as well as its first ever appointment of a chief data and AI officer.