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BTS says staff quick to respond to station assault report
News, Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 10/05/2024
» The operator of Bangkok's Skytrain services has come out to defend its safety procedures, after it came under heavy criticism following an assault on a woman at Kheha station on Tuesday morning.
Japan, US, Australia, Philippines agree on rules-based Indo-Pacific
Kyodo News, Published on 03/05/2024
» HAWAII - The defence ministers from Japan, the United States, Australia and the Philippines on Thursday pledged to maintain the rules-based order in the Indo-Pacific region, where concerns are growing over China's increasing assertiveness.
What to do about weed?
News, Published on 27/04/2024
» The legalisation of cannabis was recently back in the spotlight, threatening to test the coalition government’s unity.
Turncoat warlord at centre of Myanmar drama
Reuters, Published on 25/04/2024
» Armed soldiers loyal to a turncoat warlord patrol the streets of the border town of Myawaddy, as troops of the ruling Myanmar junta and rebels jostle for control of the outpost that handles more than US$1 billion in border trade every year.
Thai-Israeli relations need recalibrating
Oped, Kavi Chongkittavorn, Published on 23/04/2024
» This year, Thailand and Israel celebrate 70 years of diplomatic ties. Obviously, this comes during a period of great strain for Israel and the broader Middle East. Amidst it all, Thailand must recalibrate one of its most important foreign policies in the Middle East; otherwise, there will be nothing to celebrate.
Thais make peace broker offer to Myanmar junta, rebels in Myawaddy
Published on 22/04/2024
» Thailand is ready to broker peace talks between Myanmar's military government and resistance fighters amid an increase in fighting in the key Myanmar trading town of Myawaddy opposite Tak's Mae Sot over the weekend.
China hosts foreign naval officials amid S.China Sea tensions
Published on 21/04/2024
» QINGDAO, China - The Chinese Navy on Sunday kicked off a biennial meeting of top foreign naval officials in the port city of Qingdao, in a show of military diplomacy that will be closely watched for signs of more engagement between China and the United States.
Help for Thais in Israel: Srettha
News, Bangkok Post, Published on 14/04/2024
» Measures have been put in place to help Thai nationals in Israel in the event that Iran follows through with its threat to carry out an attack on Israel, the Thai government said on Saturday.
Myanmar troops retreat to Thai border bridge
Reuters, Published on 11/04/2024
» MYAWADDY - Some 200 Myanmar military personnel withdrew to a bridge connecting the border town of Myawaddy to Thailand on Thursday following a days-long assault in the area by anti-junta Karen rebels.
US, Philippines, Japan to tackle South China Sea incidents
Published on 05/04/2024
» Leaders of the Philippines, US and Japan will tackle at next week’s meeting the recent incidents in the South China Sea which escalated tensions between Manila and Beijing, a Philippine official said.