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Trump shows China how to handle Taiwan
News, Brahma Chellaney, Published on 17/03/2026
» Since returning to office last year, US President Donald Trump has ordered military strikes from the Caribbean and eastern Pacific to Africa and the Middle East, targeting alleged drug-smuggling boats and suspected terrorist groups. He has attacked Venezuela and kidnapped its leader. And he has joined Israel in a large-scale assault on Iran. Meanwhile, he is tightening a noose around Cuba, in the hope that the resulting humanitarian crisis will open the way for a "friendly takeover" of the island by the United States.
Hun Manet's high-stakes scam pledge
News, Kavi Chongkittavorn, Published on 17/03/2026
» With international criticism mounting, Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Manet has launched a major effort to repair Cambodia's reputation, promising that all online scam centres in the country will be eliminated by next month.
Democrat lessons
Postbag, Published on 17/03/2026
» Re: "Democrats chart a cautious course", (BP, March 14).
Ireland ready to lead EU amid global challenges
News, Published on 17/03/2026
» In a world as fast-moving and unpredictable as the one we are navigating right now, it is good to know there are reliable lighthouses on the horizon and at least a few certainties upon which we can depend. One of those is that St Patrick's Day, every March 17, is an occasion that Irish people, and people of Irish heritage, and friends of Ireland, will be keen to celebrate all over the world, including here in Thailand. And for our small island, from which so many people emigrated throughout our history, this really is a global celebration of our history, culture, connections and shared values.
When GDP no longer needs people
Business, Published on 17/03/2026
» In traditional industrial models, rising gross domestic product used to go hand in hand with job creation. More production meant more workers and higher wages followed by increased consumption. But in the emerging post-labour economy, this link is breaking. Nations can now increase output not by employing more people, but by implementing more code.
Cremation crisis at popular temple as fuel runs out
Online Reporters, Published on 16/03/2026
» Wat Saman Rattanaram in Chachoengsao province has a burning crisis. The popular temple has run out of the diesel fuel essential for cremations - and local suppliers are either limiting sales or have also run out.
Jaden Smith has been feeding LA’s homeless for over half a decade
Anna Neatpisarnvanich, Published on 16/03/2026
» I LOVE YOU Restaurant was founded by celebrity Jaden Smith in 2019 with a simple idea and a single food truck. What started as a small initiative has since expanded into a nationwide project, with pop-ups in eight cities across the United States.
The Speak Easy
Guru, Nianne-Lynn Hendricks, Published on 16/03/2026
» One of China's renowned mixologists, Lola Lau has won the Cointreau Margarita Challenge Global Championship and was crowned the China champion for Patron Perfectionists. She was also holding the fort at Hope & Sesame Shenzhen. Lau now travels the world telling stories through liquid tastes.
250kg safe stolen from condo room in Korat
Prasit Tangprasert, Published on 16/03/2026
» NAKHON RATCHASIMA - A couple reported to police that a 250‑kilogramme safe containing valuables worth over three million baht was stolen from their condominium room in Muang district, with no sign of damage or of a break‑in.
Myanmar parliament convenes as army prepares for new era of rule
Published on 16/03/2026
» Myanmar's parliament convened on Monday for the first time since a coup five years ago, in one of the final steps in a nominal return to democracy where its powerful military retains tight control.