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Chinese ‘nature reserve’ plan for contested waters criticised
Published on 13/09/2025
» The United States stands with the Philippines in rejecting China’s “destabilising plans” for a disputed atoll in the South China Sea, according to Secretary of State Marco Rubio.
As drones swarm battlefields, militaries seek cheaper defences
Bloomberg News, Published on 13/09/2025
» LONDON — The proliferation of uncrewed systems in the Ukraine-Russia war has highlighted the importance of drone defence capabilities. But the dilemma militaries around the world face is that the attack weapons tend to be far cheaper than the response to destroy them.
Surging Thai gold exports to Cambodia spark demand for probe
Bloomberg News, Published on 13/09/2025
» An unusual surge in Thai gold exports to neighbouring Cambodia has triggered calls for an investigation. The shipments are seen as one factor fuelling a rally in the baht, which threatens to undermine the nation’s exports and tourism.
Shares advance as more US rate cuts expected
Business, Published on 13/09/2025
» RECAP: Asian share markets followed Wall Street higher on Friday as expectations for as many as three US interest rate cuts by year-end promised to lower borrowing costs globally, a relief to stressed bond markets and a drag on the dollar.
Media urged to provide clarity on Chinese issues
News, Published on 13/09/2025
» Newly appointed Chinese Ambassador to Thailand Zhang Jianwei has called for closer cooperation between the Chinese embassy and Thai media to foster mutual understanding and strengthen bilateral ties.
IOC chief thanks Thailand for hosting Sumo World Championship
Post Reporters, Published on 13/09/2025
» International Olympic Committee (IOC) president Kirsty Coventry has expressed gratitude to Thailand for hosting the 2025 Sumo World Championship and praised the efforts to bring the traditional Japanese sport onto the global stage.
'Rare earth' and the risk of Mekong havoc
News, Published on 13/09/2025
» Satellite imagery cited by the Shan Human Rights Foundation (SHRF) in a recent statement, together with findings from the US-based think tank Stimson Center released in July, confirms the alarming reality: a massive concentration of rare earth mining sites is emerging across Southeast Asia, particularly in Myanmar and Laos.
Sonata of soft power
Life, Tatat Bunnag, Published on 13/09/2025
» Bangkok's Sala Sudasiri Sobha was filled with anticipation as veteran pianist Nat Yontararak, his beloved wife and Pawongduen Yontararak announced their upcoming international concert series "Siam Sonata: Musical Tour Through Thailand 2025". The media conference marked a new chapter in Thailand's cultural diplomacy, one that blends music, heritage and the concept of soft power with performances in some of Europe's most prestigious venues.
Gaza war phase
Postbag, Published on 13/09/2025
» Re: "Answering my critics about the war in Gaza", (Opinion, Aug 19) & "Indefensible Israel", (PostBag, July 11).
Cambodia gold imports raise eyebrows
Published on 12/09/2025
» Thailand's gold exports to Cambodia are being monitored as the figures rose substantially in recent years and 2025, though the Gold Traders Association (GTA) maintains Cambodia is not a major export market.