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US-Russia détente will impact Asean
Oped, Kavi Chongkittavorn, Published on 11/03/2025
» There is a blessing in disguise in the uncertainties caused by the "American First" policy by US President Donald Trump. That is, the long-awaited US-Russia détente has finally happened, removing the dark clouds hovering over the Association of Southeast Asian Nations' (Asean) ties with Eurasia's superpower since the fall of the Berlin Wall. The strained relations have impeded the political and security cooperation between the regional bloc and Russia.
Building a dynamic Thai-Indonesia relationship
Oped, Published on 07/03/2025
» On this day 75 years ago, the Republic of Indonesia and the Kingdom of Thailand marked an auspicious milestone in their relationship, with the formal establishment of diplomatic ties with one another. However, the relationship between the two countries, and people, can be traced back long before March 7, 1950 -- as far back as the ancient Kingdom of Sriwijaya, and to the times of the Majapahit and Ayutthaya kingdoms.
European leaders look to boost support for Ukraine at London summit
AFP, Published on 02/03/2025
» LONDON - More than a dozen European leaders gather in London Sunday for crisis talks, looking to boost security cooperation and support for Ukraine after an astonishing blowout between Kyiv and Washington.
Kremlin hails Putin-Trump dialogue as promising
AFP, Published on 23/02/2025
» MOSCOW - The Kremlin on Sunday hailed dialogue between Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin -- two "extraordinary" presidents -- as "promising", and vowed it would "never" give up territory seized in eastern Ukraine.
Nay Pyi Taw's goals still out of reach
Oped, Kavi Chongkittavorn, Published on 04/02/2025
» As Myanmar's crisis enters its fifth year this week, there is still no light at the end of the tunnel.
Protectionism hurts climate effort
Oped, Published on 04/02/2025
» US President Donald Trump's policy to raise tariffs on imports from Canada, China and Mexico has the world bracing for major trade disruptions. While protectionism has come back into vogue, and countries like the United States are cultivating critical sectors at home to bolster their economic security, the reversal of free trade will accelerate under Mr Trump, with far-reaching consequences -- not least for the fight against climate change.
Saraburi Sandbox Marks One Year of Low-Carbon Progress
Published on 29/01/2025
» The Thai Cement Manufacturers Association (TCMA), in collaboration with cement manufacturers, Saraburi Province, government agencies, private sector partners, and civil society, has marked the one-year anniversary of Saraburi Sandbox, Thailand’s first low-carbon city initiative. The project aims to drive clean energy transition, green industry promotion, and carbon value creation, supported by international cooperation, advanced technologies, and green financing.
Major takeaways from Langkawi
Oped, Kavi Chongkittavorn, Published on 28/01/2025
» Beyond the mundane 44 paragraphs of the Chairman's Statement of the Asean Ministers' Retreat in Langkawi, there are crucial elements worth mentioning and following up on.
Transforming Diabetes Care: Thai-Danish Collaboration Leads the Way
Published on 24/01/2025
» The Danish Embassy in Thailand, under the leadership of H.E. Mr. Danny Annan, Ambassador of Denmark to Thailand and Cambodia, hosted a pivotal session that marked a significant milestone in international healthcare collaboration. The event, following a visit by a Thai health delegation to Denmark from November 19-21, 2024, brought together key stakeholders to explore innovative strategies for diabetes management and public health transformation with eleven Thai government officials embarked on this journey with a clear mission: to explore cutting-edge diabetes management strategies, innovative health reimbursement models, and the potential of public-private partnerships in healthcare.
Russia says NATO peacekeepers in Ukraine would cause 'uncontrollable escalation'
Published on 23/01/2025
» MOSCOW - Russia on Thursday rejected the idea of NATO countries sending peacekeeping troops to Ukraine in the event of a ceasefire in the war with Russia, saying such a move would threaten to cause an "uncontrollable escalation".