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Impacts of Iran war on Southeast Asia
Oped, Thitinan Pongsudhirak, Published on 20/03/2026
» For the most part, Southeast Asia as a region has taken a neutral stance toward the joint attack between the United States and Israel against the Islamic Republic of Iran. Even the Philippines and Thailand, two formal US treaty allies, have distanced themselves, calling for restraint and de-escalation.
Freedoms fall once more
Oped, Editorial, Published on 20/03/2026
» Thailand's score on Freedom House's latest "Freedom in the World" report dropped by two points, from 36 to 34. While a two-point slip may seem insignificant, the grade effectively placed the country in the "not free" category -- down from "partly free" in 2024.
Anutin returns to power with broad backing
Reuters and Online Reporters, Published on 19/03/2026
» Weeks before the Feb 8 general election, Anutin Charnvirakul stood at a rally in Bangkok and declared that his Bhumjaithai Party should be the automatic choice for any patriotic Thai.
Cambodia turns to Singapore and Malaysia for fuel
Reuters, Published on 18/03/2026
» SINGAPORE - Cambodia is importing more fuel from suppliers in Singapore and Malaysia to make up for supply shortfalls from Vietnam and China, its energy minister told Reuters on Wednesday, as the US-Israeli war on Iran squeezes fuel availability globally.
Ten suspects caught en route to Myanmar scam hub
Piyarach Chongcharoen, Published on 18/03/2026
» KANCHANABURI - Police have arrested seven Chinese nationals and three Myanmar men at a rented property, where they were reportedly waiting to travel to a scam base in the Myanmar border town of Payathonzu.
2 held after scam hub flight
News, Post Reporters, Published on 18/03/2026
» Thai authorities in Sa Kaeo province have detained two Chinese nationals who fled a suspected call-centre scam compound in Poipet, Cambodia, as officials intensify efforts to curb cross-border crime along the eastern frontier.
When being neutral is no safeguard
Oped, Philip J Cunningham, Published on 18/03/2026
» 'Don't worry about it, we are neutral!" was Thailand's flippant response to the Islamist terrorist attack on America in 2001 when hijacked jets carrying innocent passengers and filled to the brim with aviation fuel smashed into the Twin Towers and the Pentagon on Sept 11.
Thailand to start building Cambodia border fences next month
Bloomberg News, Published on 17/03/2026
» Thailand will start building fences along a portion of its border with Cambodia next month to boost security after deadly clashes between the countries erupted last year following longstanding tensions.
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.
Ireland ready to lead EU amid global challenges
News, Patrick Bourne, 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.