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Safety fears, not casinos, keeping Chinese away, argues Paetongtarn
Post Reporters, Published on 09/07/2025
» Suspended prime minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra has denied Chinese President Xi Jinping discouraged Chinese from visiting Thailand because of her party's plan for legal casinos, saying that people's safety was the prime concern.
Galaxy Eyes Thailand for World-Class Entertainment Complex
Published on 09/07/2025
» What do you picture when you hear the words “entertainment complex,” an idea the Thai government is now actively promoting?
Jitters over ban on AI chip exports
Business, Suchit Leesa-nguansuk, Published on 08/07/2025
» Thailand's strategic investment in cloud and data centres could be disrupted by US President Donald Trump's plan to restrict shipments of artificial intelligence (AI) chips from Nvidia Corp to Malaysia and Thailand, part of an effort to crack down on suspected semiconductor smuggling to China, say tech and cloud data centre executives.
Southeast Asia facing hidden extremist threat
Oped, Published on 07/07/2025
» In May, Indonesia's counter-terrorism unit arrested an 18-year-old man in Gowa, South Sulawesi, on charges of spreading Islamic State (IS) propaganda and inciting bomb attacks on social media. Identified only as MAS, the suspect represents a deeply troubling development in Southeast Asia's struggle against terrorism: the rise of youth radicalisation driven entirely by online exposure.
Japan to export used destroyers to Philippines to deter China: report
Published on 06/07/2025
» TOKYO - Japan will export used navy destroyers to the Philippines to strengthen its deterrence against China's maritime expansion, the Yomiuri newspaper reported on Sunday, as the two US allies increase cooperation to counter Beijing.
The commodification of the Sak Yant Thai tattoo
Published on 04/07/2025
» Rooted in religious sanction, the “Sak Yant” form of traditional tattoo has been a pivotal part of Thai culture for generations. The tattoo is believed to act as a form of spiritual shield for different purposes depending on the design. A large majority of yants serve the purpose of protection against dangers and harm, while others range from gaining popularity, wealth, luck, and more.
RPST Launches Chill Mountain Views Photo Contest
Published on 04/07/2025
» The Royal Photographic Society of Thailand (RPST) under the Royal Patronage is inviting photography enthusiasts nationwide to submit entries for the “Chill Mountain Views” Photography Contest, under the concept “Million-Baht Views, Win Millions.” The contest celebrates the serene beauty of mountain landscapes and aims to inspire appreciation for nature and conservation awareness.
Indonesia to ease import restrictions ahead of US tariff deadline
Published on 30/06/2025
» JAKARTA - Indonesia will ease import restrictions and rules on many goods and raw materials in a bid to make it easier to do business in the country, officials said on Monday, ahead of the July 9 deadline for tariff negotiations set by the United States.
US-China trade truce didn't solve rare earths riddle
Oped, Published on 27/06/2025
» Amid the swirl of headlines about a US-China trade breakthrough in London on June 11, it is reported that US President Donald Trump said the US and China had made a "great deal" -- with China agreeing to supply US companies with magnets and rare earth metals, while the US would walk back its threats to revoke visas of Chinese students.
Thailand, Cambodia shut land crossings in escalating border spat
Published on 22/06/2025
» Thailand and Cambodia shut several border crossings in tit-for-tat moves, ratcheting up tensions between the two neighbours as Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra fights to save her government from a political crisis triggered by a leaked phone call over the weeks-long standoff.