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Competitiveness affects Indonesia ties
News, Kavi Chongkittavorn, Published on 27/06/2023
» Just two years ago, Thailand and Indonesia commemorated the 70th anniversary of relations, with both sides holding events to celebrate. Over the year, they mapped out various plans that would boost bilateral ties with the aim of establishing and hastening a "strategic partnership". These included strengthening political and economic relations, investment, as well as people-to-people exchanges. In particular, both countries would establish "High-Level Committees" in their law enforcement agencies, including the police and military, to counter common challenges such as narcotics, human trafficking and call centre scams. Then a month later came the Myanmar quagmire.
Cassava exports set to decline this year
Business, Published on 26/06/2023
» Thailand's exports of cassava and cassava products are estimated at 9 million tonnes this year, down from 11 million tonnes last year, because of reduced output related to drought.
Demand for Thai rice still on the rise
Business, Published on 26/06/2023
» Demand for Thai rice remains strong, with several governments such as Indonesia and Bangladesh expressing an interest in purchasing the grain through government-to-government (G2G) deals.
Rough week for equities as central banks talk tough
Business, Published on 24/06/2023
» RECAP: Asian stocks slumped in line with global equity markets, which have seen their worst week this year, as a string of hawkish central bank surprises made investors nervous about the economic cost of taming inflation.
Thailand's policy on Myanmar stinks
Oped, Thitinan Pongsudhirak, Published on 23/06/2023
» The latest move to coddle and recognise Myanmar's junta government by caretaker Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha's outgoing regime does not add up. Sanctioned and supported by Gen Prayut, Foreign Minister Don Pramudwinai arranged an Asean-wide ministerial meeting in Pattaya on June 18 with Myanmar's junta-appointed Foreign Minister Than Swe with unusual haste. Shrouded in controversy and desperation, both the PM's and the FM's clichéd explanations just do not wash. It begs the question of whether there are vested interests involved, above and beyond Thailand's national interest, in the outgoing government's seeming acceptance of Myanmar's military regime that took power by force on Feb 1, 2021.
UN: Asean must hold Myanmar junta accountable
Published on 21/06/2023
» JAKARTA: Southeast Asian neighbours of conflict-riven Myanmar must consider imposing measures to hold its military rulers accountable, a United Nations expert said on Wednesday, adding the bloc is “deadlocked” over how to resolve the ongoing crisis.
Blinken meets with Xi to pave way for US-China summit
Published on 19/06/2023
» US Secretary of State Antony Blinken met with Chinese President Xi Jinping in Beijing on Monday amid heightened tensions, with the talks expected to pave the way for a summit between Xi and his American counterpart Joe Biden later this year.
Govt hosts Myanmar junta official for talks; key Asean members stay away
Published on 19/06/2023
» The government on Monday hosts talks aimed at re-engaging Myanmar's shunned military leaders though important Southeast Asian neighbours are staying away from a gathering critics view as undermining regional unity on the strife-torn country's crisis.
Myanmar talks to go ahead
News, Published on 19/06/2023
» Foreign Affairs Minister Don Pramudwinai has defended informal regional peace talks with Myanmar being hosted by Thailand, saying the kingdom has been affected by the crisis in the neighbouring country and needs to take urgent action to help with peace efforts.
Rice glut will be put to test with El Niño’s return
Bloomberg News, Published on 15/06/2023
» The world is awash in rice with global stockpiles at close to record levels. El Niño’s arrival will put those reserves to the test.