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Vaping menace shifting more into childhood
Oped, Karnjana Karnjanatawe, Published on 23/04/2026
» The news of primary school children posting themselves vaping on Instagram is a warning sign. Viral images of young students vaping or smoking e-cigarettes have now become strikingly casual and performative, speaking volumes about how far the problem has gone.
Blood-curdling message from Isoc alarms public
News, Karnjana Karnjanatawe, Published on 16/04/2026
» A senior army official's remark and a brazen attack on a Narathiwat MP have intensified scrutiny of southern policy, fuelling political pressure and debate over security.
Tokyu promises long-term commitment
Business, Karnjana Karnjanatawe, Published on 18/11/2025
» Japan's Tokyu Corporation remains committed to investment in Thailand, underscoring its focus on long-term urban development despite the country's sluggish economic growth and ongoing political uncertainty.
‘US Plus One’ trade strategy gains ground
News, Karnjana Karnjanatawe, Published on 13/11/2025
» Amid US-China trade tensions, third countries such as Japan or Asean members are embracing a so-called "US Plus One" business strategy, diversifying partners and taking advantage of tariff gaps to expand exports and strengthen economic resilience despite Trump-era uncertainties.
Tokyo Gas: E-methane will anchor Asia's clean energy
News, Karnjana Karnjanatawe, Published on 12/11/2025
» As the global energy industry shifts towards decarbonisation, Takeuchi Atsunori, executive officer of Tokyo Gas, Japan's largest gas supplier, says e-methane and renewable natural gas (RNG) will be central to a carbon-neutral future.
Shoring up Asean unity
News, Karnjana Karnjanatawe, Published on 07/11/2025
» As China's regional influence continues to expand, Japan faces the challenge of balancing strategic priorities within the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (Asean). Amid concerns over weakening regional unity and the United States' declining engagement, Tokyo seeks to strengthen partnerships with key nations while maintaining relations with all member states.
Persistence pays off
Karnjana Karnjanatawe, Published on 13/10/2025
» For Chartchai Luangcharoen, failure was never the end but the beginning. Once a struggling farmer in Ban Jamrung of Rayong province, he faced poor harvests, market rejections and scepticism from neighbours.
Border row 'ploy to divert attention'
News, Karnjana Karnjanatawe, Published on 16/06/2025
» Cambodia is stoking tensions along the border with Thailand to keep attention away from its own internal problems and exploit Thailand's political weakness, says former foreign affairs minister Surakiart Sathirathai.
'No more closures, please'
News, Karnjana Karnjanatawe, Published on 03/01/2022
» Ten year-old Kaemsai Simasan's smile faded away when she learned from her mother that she can't yet return to her class after New Year. The school is still closed as parents are worried about infections from the Omicron variant.
Rules for travellers clarified
News, Karnjana Karnjanatawe, Published on 29/10/2021
» The Department of Consular Affairs and the Tourism Authority of Thailand have clarified rules governing international arrivals when the country opens on Monday.