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Thailand must redefine FDI for future
News, Peerasit Kamnuansilpa, Published on 14/08/2025
» Thailand's economic future looks increasingly uncertain. Once a rising star among emerging markets, the country now faces persistent stagnation. A key reason lies in how we have treated foreign direct investment (FDI) -- not as a strategic lever for national economic development but as a short-term fix driven by rent-seeking behaviour, bureaucratic collusion, and a failure to safeguard the nation's long-term economic interests and its goals for equitable development.
Trump vows substantial India tariff hike over Russian oil buying
Published on 05/08/2025
» US President Donald Trump said he would be “substantially raising” the tariff on Indian exports to the United States over the Asian nation’s purchases of Russian oil, a move New Delhi slammed as unjustified in an escalating fight between the two major economies.
Cambodians flood Thai border to buy fuel
News, Published on 21/06/2025
» A fuel shortage in Cambodia has triggered a surge of cross-border traffic into Thailand, as Cambodian motorists flock to fill their tanks with cheaper and more readily available fuel.
Regional shares sink as trade war worries mount
Business, Published on 29/03/2025
» RECAP: Asian stocks slid yesterday with heavy selling in South Korea and Japan, while safe-haven gold traded at a record high as the latest tariff salvo from US President Donald Trump stoked investor worries of an all-out trade war.
Time to clean up Thailand's borders
Oped, Kavi Chongkittavorn, Published on 18/02/2025
» Thailand's recent decision to cut electricity and other fuel to Myanmar has had far-reaching ramifications along the Thai-Myanmar and Thai-Cambodian borders. Indeed, it will also impact geopolitics in the region and beyond.
Diesel shortage near Thai-Myanmar border as anti-smuggling efforts continue
Assawin Pinitwong, Published on 16/02/2025
» TAK: People in Phop Phra district of Tak bordering Myawaddy are facing a shortage of diesel while security officials arrest Thais for smuggling fuel into Myanmar.
Teen killer claim upsets; school sex shock; Van's the man
News, Mae Moo, Published on 16/02/2025
» Sex clip row ends in death
Karen rebels give Chinese gangsters deadline to leave
Piyarach Chongcharoen, Published on 10/02/2025
» KANCHANABURI - Karen rebels have issued an ultimatum to Chinese nationals illegally operating scam centres and other illicit businesses - leave all areas under their control by the end of this month.
Power cuts to Myanmar stifle border market activity
Published on 07/02/2025
» KANCHANABURI - The weekly outdoor market along the Thai-Myanmar border is feeling the pinch as a power shortage takes its toll on buyers from Myanmar.
Ferry operator to allow EVs on board to Koh Samui next week
Supapong Chaolan, Published on 07/02/2025
» SURAT THANI - The operator of ferries between mainland Surat Thani and Koh Samui will resume accepting electric vehicles (EVs) starting Tuesday, ending a three-month ban due to safety concerns.