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A Faustian bargain for the Global South
Oped, Published on 05/08/2025
» US President Donald Trump's tariff policies have unleashed global economic turmoil and a wave of protectionist measures. While many of his frequently changing tariffs may prove short-lived, their use as geopolitical weapons is poised to reshape international trade for years to come.
Building infrastructure for the AI age
Oped, Published on 22/07/2025
» The London Underground, the world's oldest subway system, opened in 1863. Around the same time, London's modern sewage system was designed by civil engineer Joseph Bazalgette in response to the Great Stink of 1858, which brought parliament to a standstill. Planning far ahead, Bazalgette built the system to last 150 years. Only now, with the Thames Tideway project, is it being significantly expanded.
Cambodia Unesco claims denied
News, Published on 17/07/2025
» The Ministry of Culture has denied claims that Cambodia secretly included 22 Thai literary works in its submission to the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (Unesco) for intangible cultural heritage recognition.
Summer sojourns in and out of Thailand
Guru, Nianne-Lynn Hendricks, Published on 16/07/2025
» With the onset of the monsoons, coupled with the heat in the Thai capital (and yes, we are talking about the weather, for once), it is time to experience the onslaught of milder summer. Guru By Bangkok Post lists places where you can chill in the cool summer breeze.
Epic Teochew Opera Celebrates 50 Years of Ties
Published on 09/07/2025
» Bangkok, 9 July 2025 - An Epic Operatic Extravaganza gets underway on July 10, 2025, when the superlative artistry of Shantou Teochew opera takes centre stage in celebrations marking the 50th anniversary of bilateral relations being established between Thailand and China.
‘Chud Thai’ costume proposed for Unesco listing
Online Reporters, Published on 08/07/2025
» The Ministry of Culture has officially submitted ‘Chud Thai’, the traditional Thai costume as an intangible cultural heritage item, for consideration by the United Nations Education Scientific and Cultural Organisation (Unesco), with the proposal scheduled for review in 2026.
UK setbacks dent soft power push
Oped, Nopporn Wong-Anan, Published on 08/07/2025
» As Thailand hosts the Splash Soft Power Forum from today to Friday, showcasing the country's ambitions across 14 soft power industries -- from Muay Thai and fashion to wellness and cuisine -- two recent developments in the UK threaten to undermine the credibility and momentum of this strategic initiative.
Iconsiam celebrates five decades of Sino-Thai ties with lantern festival
Life, Published on 03/07/2025
» To celebrate the 50th anniversary of diplomatic relations between China and Thailand, Iconsiam is holding three major events that showcase the finest of Chinese art and culture, until Aug 15.
China’s iconic lantern festival comes to Thailand
Guru, Nianne-Lynn Hendricks, Published on 01/07/2025
» Iconsiam has joined hands with Shanghai Yuyuan Tourist Mart Group, the host of China's most prestigious lantern festival, to present the first-ever "Yuyuan Lantern Festival" in Thailand.