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WTO at 30 after decades of challenges
Oped, Supachai Panitchpakdi, Published on 30/07/2025
» When I sat down to write an article "WTO at 10" for a commemorative book for the occasion in 2005, little did I know of the huge challenges the WTO and the multilateral trading system would have to confront in the following two decades.
Trump is trying to build a far-right international
Oped, Jan-Werner Mueller, Published on 30/07/2025
» Until recently, the spectre of an international far-right alliance of populist parties in democracies around the world has been just that: any appearance of cooperation was a form of self-promotion, rather than an expression of true solidarity. Few far-right figures have made any sacrifices for one another or seriously interfered in other countries' internal affairs to prop up allies. And efforts to unite the far right in the European Parliament have fallen dismally short.
US regulators greenlight contentious $8bn Skydance-Paramount merger
AFP, Published on 25/07/2025
» WASHINGTON - United States regulators on Thursday approved an US$8 billion deal for Skydance to acquire Paramount Global amid tumult in the latter's news and late night programming on CBS, a leading American broadcaster.
Labour and the dynamics of change
Oped, Vitit Muntarbhorn, Published on 25/07/2025
» The fluctuating international context compels countries in this region and beyond to recalibrate their labour laws, policies and practices. This is particularly critical at a time of great demographic changes, such as declining and ageing population in parts of the globe, compromised by a more transactional and conditional world of "quid pro quo". Thailand faces an inflection point on this front, requiring dynamic adjustments.
Amy is still missing, almost 30 years later
Life, Tatat Bunnag, Published on 25/07/2025
» For some reason, unsolved cases remain one of the most popular genres among true crime aficionados -- perhaps because they're the kinds of mysteries that continue to boggle the mind long after the final frame. There's a particular frustration, and fascination, in not knowing what really happened. And few cases embody that unresolved tension as hauntingly as the disappearance of Amy Lynn Bradley.
Tech-free zones are required to save humanity
Oped, Published on 24/07/2025
» Several recent interactions and observations have led me to believe that humanity needs technology-free zones where people can interact and be themselves. Ironically, better human contact leads to better technology. The purpose of technology is to serve humans, whereas the reverse appears to be happening now!
MILLI: Fighting the Heavyweight
Published on 23/07/2025
» Key Information Name: Danupha Khanatheerakul Nickname: MILLI, Minnie, Nuay Born: Bangkok, Thailand Birth date: November 13, 2002 Height: 158cm Known for: Rapper and singer Instagram: @phuckitol
Japanese and Thai art fuses at Iconsiam
Life, Tatat Bunnag, Published on 23/07/2025
» Siam Takashimaya at Iconsiam invites art lovers and culture enthusiasts to experience "The Art Walk Exhibition by Tomoko Konno x Thai Artists", an extraordinary ceramic and contemporary art showcase running until the end of this month.
Will Indonesia regret its trade deal with Trump?
Oped, Published on 23/07/2025
» Be careful what you wish for, lest it come true. That ancient proverb comes to mind when considering the eagerness of America's trade partners around the world to negotiate deals with US President Donald Trump's administration. Four countries already have, with Indonesia the latest to do so -- and possibly the first to regret it.
Recalibrating Thai-US ties (once again)
Oped, Kavi Chongkittavorn, Published on 22/07/2025
» It is about time for Thailand to discard the two-century-old euphemism about enduring Thai-US ties and be brutally realistic. It is about time for a blunt question -- what can Thailand offer to reduce its soaring trade surplus of US$43 billion with the US? If Thai negotiators don't come up with any interesting offers, then the tariff for exported goods from Thailand to the US will be 36% across the board after Aug 1.