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IMF warns Asia’s growth will cool this year, next on trade risks
Bloomberg News, Published on 24/10/2025
» SYDNEY — The Asia-Pacific remains the fastest-growing region in the world, though higher tariffs and rising protectionism are likely to reduce demand for its exports and eventually weigh on activity, according to the International Monetary Fund (IMF).
When societies rise, fall, and face catastrophe
News, Published on 11/10/2025
» When the United Nations emerged from the rubble of two world wars 80 years ago, it represented humanity's most ambitious attempt ever to turn catastrophe into cooperation. But while the scarred world of 1945 had hope following the Allied victory, that optimism has since curdled. The UN today is underfunded, risk-averse, and paralysed.
Redefining fair societal rules
News, Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 10/10/2025
» Fighting corruption and restoring trust in the rule of law are crucial for Thailand's long-term competitiveness, experts said at a public forum organised by the Thailand Institute of Justice (TIJ).
Corporate partnerships advance green agenda
Business, Komsan Tortermvasana, Published on 06/10/2025
» Advanced Info Service (AIS) is forging digital green operations across its entire operations, while joining with other businesses and organisations to create a green partner network.
Two Thais chosen for Time100 list
Published on 01/10/2025
» Two Thais have been named to the Time100 Next list of the world’s most influential “rising stars”: politician Natthaphong Ruengpanyawut and golfer Jeeno Thitikul.
Little room for sentiment
Published on 27/09/2025
» Thaksin going to jail may win him and Pheu Thai some sympathy votes, but this is unlikely to transform their fortunes v Anutin Charnvirakul's cabinet picks have raised some eyebrows, but observers feel the line-up is aimed at getting things done.
From FDI to homegrown growth
Oped, Peerasit Kamnuansilpa, Published on 11/09/2025
» For decades, Thailand has leaned heavily on foreign direct investment (FDI) as the engine of growth. That strategy once delivered jobs and exports, but today it yields diminishing returns. Inflows are volatile, competitiveness is slipping, and dependence on external capital leaves the economy vulnerable to global shocks. Thailand must change course.
AI tipped to help narrow nation's education gap
News, Post Reporters, Published on 31/08/2025
» The National Science and Technology Development Agency (NSTDA) has teamed up with the Ministry of Education to roll out an artificial intelligence-based platform aimed at narrowing the education gap.
Risky central bank politicisation
Published on 29/08/2025
» There is legitimate debate about the actual independence of modern-day central banks, but almost everyone agrees that overt politicisation of monetary policy — as we appear to be seeing in the United States — is dangerous. Why is that?
Caution urged amid major power tensions
News, Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 19/08/2025
» Amid escalating tensions between the United States and China, experts are urging Thailand to navigate the geopolitical landscape cautiously, preserving national interests rather than following Washington's lead.