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Govt 'still pursuing' Land Bridge project
Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 24/03/2025
» Transport Minister Suriya Jungrungreangkit confirms that the Land Bridge megaproject connecting the Gulf of Thailand and the Andaman Sea is still being pursued, with China and Middle Eastern countries showing an interest.
US and Philippines launch joint army drills with 5,000 soldiers
Published on 24/03/2025
» MANILA - Soldiers from the Philippine and the US armies began three weeks of joint military exercises on Monday, with drills focused on territorial defence and commanding large-scale deployments of forces, the Philippine Army said.
Maritime map flap claims another target in Vietnam
Published on 22/03/2025
» Officials in Vietnam are investigating the Chinese milk tea brand Chagee, which is set to open its first store in the country, for using images of the so-called “nine-dash line” map on its mobile app.
Japan, China and South Korea stage show of unity
AFP, Published on 22/03/2025
» TOKYO - Japan, South Korea and China agreed on Saturday that peace on the Korean peninsula was a shared responsibility, Seoul’s foreign minister said, in a meeting of the three countries’ top diplomats in which they pledged to promote cooperation.
Vietnam pulls dolls over South China Sea map
Gary Boyle, Published on 20/03/2025
» Popular children’s dolls have been pulled from shops in Vietnam over a facial mark supposedly resembling Beijing’s claims in the South China Sea.
Govt eyes rail ties with Laos, China
News, Post Reporters, Published on 20/03/2025
» The State Railway of Thailand (SRT) plans to enhance the efficiency of its freight transport with Laos and China to stimulate trade and strengthen the kingdom's position as a regional rail hub.
Vietnam pulls dolls over South China Sea map
AFP, Published on 19/03/2025
» HANOI - Seething international tensions over the South China Sea have struck an unlikely victim in Vietnam: popular children’s dolls pulled from shops over a facial mark supposedly resembling Beijing’s claims in the flashpoint waterway.
China media praises Trump funding cuts to Voice of America, Radio Free Asia
South China Morning Post, Published on 18/03/2025
» WASHINGTON — China's state-owned newspaper Global Times joined officials from Donald Trump's administration on Monday in hailing cuts to the US Agency for Global Media, which oversees broadcasters like Voice of America (VOA) and Radio Free Asia (RFA) known for reporting that has been critical of Beijing.
Summer storms, hail, lower temperatures predicted
Online Reporters, Published on 16/03/2025
» The Meteorological Department expects summer storms and hailstorms in most regions at the beginning of this week and lower temperatures afterwards.
Cooler temps on their way
News, Post Reporters, Published on 15/03/2025
» The Thai Meteorological Department (TMD) has issued a weather warning for tomorrow through Thursday, forecasting an unseasonal drop in temperatures and stormy conditions.