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Lessons from the Asean Summit
Asia focus, Patpon Sabpaitoon, Published on 11/11/2019
» As Thailand prepares to wind down its year-long chairmanship of Asean, it's time to reflect on the state of the 10-country alliance and relations with its dialogue partners. Based on what happened at the 35th Asean Summit from Nov 2-4 in Bangkok, the outlook is mixed.
Challenges in store as Thailand assumes Asean chair
News, Patpon Sabpaitoon, Published on 01/01/2019
» As Thailand takes the 2019 Asean chairmanship on Tuesday, threats and challenges lie on the horizon. Experts are warning that Thailand and Asean must brace for spillover from the trade war between the United States and China and push harder for the promotion of free trade.
China-Japan thaw 'good for Thailand'
News, Patpon Sabpaitoon, Published on 02/11/2018
» The shifting landscape of trade relations between the big powers such as the United States, China and Japan, will benefit Thailand and other developing countries in the Indo-Pacific region, a seminar was told.
4 EEC projects worth B470bn get nod
News, Patpon Sabpaitoon, Published on 31/10/2018
» CHIANG RAI: The cabinet has endorsed four infrastructure investment projects worth a combined 470 billion baht under the government's flagship Eastern Economic Corridor (EEC) scheme.
Looming poll 'has boosted Thai-NZ ties'
News, Patpon Sabpaitoon, Published on 03/10/2018
» New Zealand Deputy Prime Minister Winston Peters became the first foreign minister to visit Thailand since 2009 when he made a trip to the kingdom from Monday to today. He was invited as an honorable guest of Thai Foreign Minister Don Paramudwinai.
Don urges cross-border trade boost
News, Patpon Sabpaitoon, Published on 15/08/2018
» NAY PYI TAW: Thai Foreign Minister Don Pramudwinai has urged the Thai-Myanmar joint trade commission to hold its next meeting soon to help both countries reach their target of doubling bilateral trade volume by 2022.
Prayut urges regional cooperation boost
News, Patpon Sabpaitoon, Published on 11/08/2018
» Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha on Friday instructed the governors of 32 border provinces and Thai ambassadors to enhance cooperation with five neighbouring countries in Southeast Asia.
Society 'must unite to stamp out child trafficking'
News, Patpon Sabpaitoon, Published on 27/04/2018
» Thailand's moves to tackle child sex trafficking are showing positive results but require the enhanced participation of civil society to make serious inroads, experts said yesterday in Bangkok.
Certificates eyed for foreign boats
News, Patpon Sabpaitoon, Published on 04/04/2018
» The government will begin issuing certificates to foreign vessels unloading their fishery products on Thai shores as it steps up efforts to tackle illegal unreported and unregulated fishing (IUU).
Japan's new regional vision
Asia focus, Patpon Sabpaitoon, Published on 02/04/2018
» The rapid expansion of China's economic and political influence in Asia has prompted countries in the region to adjust their policies to cope with the new geopolitical reality. Japan is no exception.