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Land Bridge to nowhere
Oped, Editorial, Published on 17/09/2025
» The embattled Land Bridge, a massive logistics project to connect the Gulf of Thailand and the Andaman Sea, resurfaced in public attention last month.
Will Indonesia regret its trade deal with Trump?
Oped, Published on 23/07/2025
» Be careful what you wish for, lest it come true. That ancient proverb comes to mind when considering the eagerness of America's trade partners around the world to negotiate deals with US President Donald Trump's administration. Four countries already have, with Indonesia the latest to do so -- and possibly the first to regret it.
Thailand holds its breath
Business, Post Reporters, Published on 07/07/2025
» The Thai business sector remains optimistic that tariff negotiations with the US can yield a favourable outcome after Vietnam recently made headlines by securing a 20% tariff rate on shipments to the US along with a waiver on import duties for American products.
Dough therapy
Life, Thana Boonlert, Published on 21/04/2025
» Oranong Chanasit, an activist, took a bakery course to learn how to knead dough in the hope of teaching hilltribe children, but encountered a life-changing experience.
A mutually beneficial pact
Business, Published on 31/03/2025
» On March 13, the European Parliament adopted a resolution condemning Thailand for deporting Uyghurs to China. Members also urged the European Commission to leverage ongoing free trade agreement (FTA) negotiations to press Thailand to reform its lese majeste laws, release political prisoners, and cease the deportation of Uyghurs.
Foie gras that skips the force-feeding is developed by physicists
New York Times, Published on 26/03/2025
» BOSTON — Thomas Vilgis, a food physicist at the Max Planck Institute for Polymer Research in Germany, has been in love with foie gras for a quarter century. The luxurious delicacy is a pâté or mousse made from the rich, fattened livers of ducks or geese.
Trump tariffs terrify Thailand
Business, Post Reporters, Published on 10/02/2025
» The stock market fluctuated, gold prices surged, and oil prices fell as global markets reacted to renewed trade tensions between the world's two largest economies, while the Thai bourse felt the ripple effects last week as it plunged.
The visible threat
Life, Suwitcha Chaiyong, Published on 03/02/2025
» Late last month, Bangkok was ranked as the fourth most polluted city in the world, according to IQAir. The air quality index (AQI) in Bangkok reached 188 and PM2.5 was as high as 108 µg/m³, indicating unhealthy air quality.
FTI EXPO 2025: Empowering Thai Industries, Elevating Futures
Published on 21/01/2025
» The Federation of Thai Industries (FTI), in collaboration with leading partner organisations, is preparing to host the FTI EXPO 2025 under the theme “4GO,” focusing on digital transformation, innovation, international market expansion, and sustainable organisational development. The event will showcase products and services from various businesses and is expected to attract 50,000 to 70,000 participants from Thailand and abroad, generating trade opportunities worth over 1 billion baht.
Fraying the ties that bind
Business, Post Reporters, Published on 09/09/2024
» As a new government takes over, the Thai economy has handled significant volatility during the past 12 months, driven by both internal and external challenges.