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Thailand working ‘relentlessly’ to solve Myanmar crisis - Srettha
Bloomberg News, Published on 24/05/2024
» TOKYO: Thailand is "working relentlessly" to bring an end to the crisis in neighbouring Myanmar where rebel groups have been clashing with the military-government, according to Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin.
Anwar wants Thailand to do more on Myanmar
Bloomberg News, Published on 10/02/2023
» Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has asked Thailand to play a more active role in resolving the conflict in Myanmar, making comments that signal Southeast Asia is divided on how to handle the junta that seized power two years ago.
Moves to disband Pheu Thai begin as vote nears
Bloomberg News, Published on 26/10/2021
» Members of the military-backed ruling party asked the Election Commission to start a probe that could disband the main competition ahead of a vote expected in early 2022.
Stark differences among SE Asia’s vaccination strategies
Bloomberg News, Published on 08/02/2021
» Moderna Inc won approval from Singapore for its Covid vaccine and signed a deal to sell doses to the Philippines, becoming the fourth supplier to get regulatory clearance in Southeast Asia.
Opposition, protesters stay out of new reconciliation panel
Bloomberg News, Published on 13/01/2021
» A reconciliation committee formed by the Thai parliament speaker to resolve issues raised by anti-government protesters was packed with politicians from the ruling coalition and military-appointed senators.
Government extends emergency despite opposition criticism
Bloomberg News, Published on 26/05/2020
» The military-backed government has extended Thailand’a state of emergency for a second time, to the end of June, despite opposition calls to scrap it after novel coronavirus cases dwindled.
China competes with US for weapons sales to Thailand
Bloomberg News, Published on 03/12/2019
» SINGAPORE: When signing a vision statement with the US last month, Thai Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha quietly sat as Pentagon chief Mark Esper touted the commitment of an old ally at a time of “external coercion and intimidation” in Asia -- a clear reference to China.
Thailand tilts towards Chinese-style internet controls
Bloomberg News, Published on 15/04/2019
» HONG KONG: A swathe of the world is adopting China’s vision for a tightly controlled internet over the unfettered American approach, a stunning ideological coup for Beijing that would have been unthinkable less than a decade ago.
Risk of political disarray stalks economy as vote nears
Bloomberg News, Published on 17/03/2019
» A high-speed train that glides from an expanded coastal airport handling 60 million passengers toward cavernous new stations in Bangkok. An infrastructure blitz that takes Thailand’s economy to new heights.
Commerce minister: No currency manipulation here
Bloomberg News, Published on 18/10/2017
» The Bank of Thailand rejected claims Tuesday that it engages in unfair currency practices to gain a trade advantage, but the country appears close to meeting official US criteria on exchange-rate manipulation.