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When non-interference becomes policy

Oped, Kavi Chongkittavorn, Published on 20/05/2025

» What US President Donald Trump said in Saudi Arabia on May 14 resonates very well in Thailand. Last week in Riyadh, Mr Trump reiterated that the Middle East had changed because "local people did it", and not because "Western countries interfered and told you how to live or run your countries".

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Timor-Leste's membership divides Asean

Oped, Kavi Chongkittavorn, Published on 13/05/2025

» Timor-Leste's long-awaited bid to join the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (Asean) is in jeopardy. It has encountered unexpected headwinds -- this time from the Philippines. The sudden diplomatic friction stems from Dili's refusal to extradite Arnolfo "Arnie" Teves Jr, a former Filipino congressman accused of terrorism and multiple murders, back to Manila.

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Thailand's bid to join Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development by 2030

Oped, Kavi Chongkittavorn, Published on 06/05/2025

» After months of uncertainty over Thailand's intentions, it is now official that the Paetongtarn Shinawatra administration has set an ambitious goal for the country to become a member of the Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) by 2030.

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Thailand to navigate a shifting world

Oped, Kavi Chongkittavorn, Published on 29/04/2025

» The Thai negotiating delegation's failure to meet with their American counterparts last week in Washington, DC, confirmed that Thailand is a low-priority country for the US. That should be a wake-up call for the Paetongtarn government -- the relationship between Thailand and the US is no longer what it used to be.

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Asean's strategy against US tariffs

Oped, Kavi Chongkittavorn, Published on 22/04/2025

» On April 2, President Donald Trump's so-called "Liberation Day" quickly morphed into "Solidarity Day" for all 10 members of Association of Southeast Asian Nations (Asean).

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Giving thanks

Published on 21/04/2025

» Re: "An ever evolving MFA turns 150", (Opinion, April 15).

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An ever evolving MFA turns 150

News, Kavi Chongkittavorn, Published on 15/04/2025

» During his reign from 1851 to 1868, King Mongkut or King Rama IV issued a clear directive to Siamese diplomats in the era of Western Imperialism that they must protect national sovereignty with intelligence and diplomacy.

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Trump should revisit his tariff schemes

Oped, Kavi Chongkittavorn, Published on 08/04/2025

» President Donald Trump's tariff hikes, marking "Liberation Day", hit foes and friends of the US equally. The immediate effect is that Mr Trump has rallied the rest of the world to prepare for a future without US dominance. To put it mildly, they must become less dependent on the US in every possible way -- unless Mr Trump changes his approach.

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Mae Sot's trade vs security dilemma

Oped, Kavi Chongkittavorn, Published on 01/04/2025

» At Mae Sot International Airport, all passengers must now undergo a strict immigration check and police screening before they can board designated flights. The new stringent measures aim to prevent scammers from using this western border hub as a transit route across the border.

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CBDC straitjacket

Postbag, Published on 31/03/2025

» Re: "More central banks adopt digital currencies -- study", (Business, Sept 19, 2024).