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Thai-US alliance comes with new twists
News, Published on 14/07/2020
» Before General James C McConville, the Chief of Staff of the US army, was able to sign the Joint Vision Statement 2020 for the Thai-US Defence Alliance last Friday, he had to go through the stringent Covid-19 measures required under Thai law for foreign visitors.
Political storms that will define 2020
News, Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 04/01/2020
» The new year has begun with intensifying political confrontation, a consequence of a move to disband the Future Forward Party, which fought back by mobilising street demonstrations. The party's struggle has won substantial support as it is believed that charges against party leader Thanathorn Juangroongruangkit are politically motivated. It is evident that the army under Gen Apirat Kongsompong is paranoid with Mr Thanathorn's move and it should be noted that a growing number of incidents which will raise the political temperature are set to take place this month.
Govt tackles big sector items, but the poor still waiting
Spectrum, Published on 20/05/2018
» After almost four years in power, the military government may have been successful in some macroeconomic areas and structural changes. In terms of the household economy, however, it still faces the uphill task of easing the plight of the grassroots.
SkyDisc looking to spread AI solutions
Business, Sasiwimon Boonruang, Published on 18/05/2018
» SkyDisc, a Japan-based artificial intelligence (AI) solution developer, is broadening its AI solutions in Thailand by collaborating with academic institutes and business partners.
Surat Thani mulls flood cure
News, Supapong Chaolan, Published on 25/01/2017
» A Surat Thani governor will propose a project to build water retention areas in the province as a long-term measure against flooding.
Apisak cautiously upbeat
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 29/09/2015
» The economy is expected to bound back next year, but the government may need to inject more money into the economic system if the economy remains stubbornly in the doldrums, says Finance Minister Apisak Tantivorawong.
High-speed rail: Big money project for the rich?
Jon Fernquest, Published on 25/04/2013
» Big spending for high-speed rail questioned by Thaksin's former Finance Ministers. More capacity for existing rail cargo & passenger makes more sense.
Economic development: Getting back on track
Jon Fernquest, Published on 01/08/2012
» Linking research with business needs & getting back to long-term plans, top priority according to Somkid's new think tank.