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United Thai Nation faction weighs future
Published on 20/05/2025
» United Thai Nation (UTN) Party deputy leader Suchart Chomklin plans talks with 20 fellow MPs next week to discuss the political situation and their future direction amid speculation they could be lured to the Klatham Party.
When non-interference becomes policy
Oped, Kavi Chongkittavorn, Published on 20/05/2025
» What US President Donald Trump said in Saudi Arabia on May 14 resonates very well in Thailand. Last week in Riyadh, Mr Trump reiterated that the Middle East had changed because "local people did it", and not because "Western countries interfered and told you how to live or run your countries".
Thamanat aiming to push Bhumjaithai out of coalition
Oped, Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 17/05/2025
» The latest “cobra” incident — involving a politician defecting to the Klatham Party — demonstrates Capt Thamanat Prompow’s fervent attempts to make his party an alternative choice for the Paetongtarn Shinawatra government.
Thailand's Klatham Party seen as prepping for coalition rift
News, Published on 16/05/2025
» The Klatham Party's luring of MPs from other political parties is a calculated move to boost its bargaining power as well as to support the Pheu Thai Party in case the latter severs its political ties with Bhumjaithai, according to political observers.
Future Leaders Observe Cobra Gold Military Exercise
Published on 25/03/2025
» Students from the National Defence Course for Future Leaders (NDCFL) Class 2, accompanied by General Songwit Noonpackdee, Chief of Defence Forces, and H.E. Mr. Robert F. Godec, U.S. Ambassador to Thailand, observed key operations of the 44th Cobra Gold military exercise on March 4, 2025. The visit took place at the 2nd Army Area Command, Suranaree Camp, Nakhon Ratchasima Province, and included demonstrations in staff exercises, cyber defence, space operations, and the All-Domain Exercise Coordination Center (ADECC).
Thailand's tense dance of diplomacy
Oped, Kavi Chongkittavorn, Published on 04/03/2025
» Last Thursday evening, Deputy Prime Minister and Defence Minister Phumtham Wechayachai showed his true colours when he addressed the repatriation of 40 Uyghurs to China. Cool as a cucumber, he spoke with authority yet with an apologetic tone. That day's press conference was his perfect coda; other cabinet ministers were mere decorative artefacts.
Singapore navy flags 60 years of ties
News, Post Reporters, Published on 01/03/2025
» The Republic of Singapore Navy (RSN) hosted a reception on board the RSS Endeavour at Sattahip in Chon Buri on Thursday to commemorate the 60th anniversary of bilateral ties with Thailand.
Cheers to 60 years of friendship between Singapore and Thailand
Published on 28/02/2025
» The Republic of Singapore Navy (RSN) was honoured to host a reception on board RSS Endeavour at Sattahip, Thailand, to commemorate this significant milestone. The reception was attended by Ms Catherine Wong Siow Ping, Singapore's Ambassador to the Kingdom of Thailand, as well as esteemed guests from Thailand's Ministry of Defence and participants from Exercise Cobra Gold 2025 which include the Royal Thai Armed Forces (RTARF) and Royal Thai Navy (RTN).
Kingdom hosts 44th Cobra Gold joint drills
News, Poramet Tangsathaporn, Published on 19/02/2025
» The Cobra Gold joint military exercise 2025 will run from Feb 25 to March 7 in Thailand, with 3,200 US personnel participating.
Serpentine style
Life, Kanokporn Chanasongkram, Published on 31/01/2025
» On Wednesday, the Lunar New Year started with a hiss as the snake took over the dragon. Watchmakers join the celebrations by paying tribute to Chinese culture and depicting the sixth zodiac animal on special editions.