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RUSSIAN NATIONAL DAY - DAY OF RUSSIA
Published on 12/06/2020
» I am truly pleased to address the readers of the Bangkok Post newspaper on the auspicious occasion of the Day of Russia.
New challenges for Asean
Asia focus, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 01/06/2020
» This year marks the midpoint of the 10-year journey toward the realisation of the Asean Community Vision 2025. The journey began with the formal establishment of the Asean Economic Community (AEC) in 2015, and envisions deeper regional integration in terms of political and security dimensions over the next five years.
Coronavirus Puts Trump's Economic Policy-Making to the Test
Business, Published on 13/03/2020
» As the coronavirus affects almost every aspect of business, a collection of Trump administration officials--at times at odds with one another--are seeking to coordinate government action to soften the anticipated blow to the economy.
Twitter, Elliott Strike Truce That Leaves CEO Dorsey in Place
Business, Published on 11/03/2020
» Twitter Inc. and activist hedge fund Elliott Management Corp. have agreed to a truce that will shake up the social-media company's board but leave Chief Executive Jack Dorsey in place.
A state official who remembers his roots
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 25/01/2020
» Fate can play tricks on a man's life. Such is the case with Weerasak Wangsuphakijkosol, who never expected to become a government minister at age 64.
Asia's century, China's year
Asia focus, Published on 30/12/2019
» Way back when 1999 was winding down, pundits were telling us that the Asian Century was about to dawn. That prediction has not yet been fully realised, but few would disagree that 2019 belonged to China. Over the past 12 months, the top headlines have been about the bruising trade war with America, defiant protests in Hong Kong against Beijing's tightening grip, and the rise of a surveillance state that is herding hundreds of thousands into "re-education" camps on its western fringes. Below, the Asia Focus team looks back on a busy and sometimes troubling 2019.
PM courts S Korean money for EEC plan
News, Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 26/11/2019
» Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha on Monday urged South Korean businesses to invest in Thailand, especially in the Eastern Economic Corridor (EEC), government spokeswoman Narumon Pinyosinwat said.
Lessons from the Asean Summit
Asia focus, Patpon Sabpaitoon, Published on 11/11/2019
» As Thailand prepares to wind down its year-long chairmanship of Asean, it's time to reflect on the state of the 10-country alliance and relations with its dialogue partners. Based on what happened at the 35th Asean Summit from Nov 2-4 in Bangkok, the outlook is mixed.
RCEP deal goes down to wire
News, Published on 04/11/2019
» All eyes are on the fate of the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) at the 3rd Summit to be held on Monday amid reports that the agreement may not be signed this year.
Prayut pushes for seamless Malaysia border
News, Post Reporters, Published on 03/11/2019
» Thailand and Malaysia have agreed to push for seamless transport of overland cargo across the southern border, according to government spokeswoman Narumon Pinyosinwat.