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Spectrum conflict simmers
Business, Komsan Tortermvasana, Published on 27/04/2020
» A dispute over compensation for the 2600-megahertz spectrum recalled from MCOT is likely to drag on, possibly going to court, as the telecom regulator's legal subcommittee resolved that the state-owned broadcaster had the legal right to possess the band only until 2022, a decision that could potentially diminish the compensation determination.
Beyond the conflict
Life, Ariane Sutthavong, Published on 15/08/2018
» A garden, a public beach, two art spaces -- "Re/Form/Ing Patani" spans four different venues. This decentralised pavilion of the Bangkok Biennial could almost appear as a stand-alone event, owing to its size -- the curators invited 23 Thai and international artists to take part in the project -- and its multiple sites.
Conflict undermines cooperation
Oped, David Jay Green, Published on 05/08/2025
» The long-standing border dispute between Cambodia and Thailand has again escalated to actual conflict. Dozens of people have been killed, more have been injured, and more than 170,000 people have had to flee their homes. Cross-border trade and tourism are on hold. As I write this piece, a fragile ceasefire is still in place, but we need more than this; we need an end to hostilities between the two countries.
MPI labours amid conflict
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 31/05/2022
» Thailand's Manufacturing Production Index (MPI) managed to increase slightly in April, rising 0.56% year-on-year to 91.79 points amid the prolonged impact of the Russia-Ukraine war.
Conflict fuelling Thai jobseekers
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 20/02/2024
» People from Myanmar are expected to flock to Thailand to seek jobs, following the impact of the years-long internal conflict in the neighbouring country, says the Employers' Confederation of Thai Trade and Industry (EconThai).
Edging away from conflict
Business, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Lamonphet Apisitniran and Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 22/09/2025
» The ongoing border dispute between Thailand and Cambodia is having a notable economic effect on both nations and their investors, which may cause foreign investors to re-evaluate their business strategies, particularly the Thailand Plus One model that allows them to leverage Thailand's robust infrastructure while taking advantage of lower labour costs in neighbouring countries, such as Cambodia.
TIMELINE: Thailand-Cambodia conflict
Reuters, Published on 08/12/2025
» The armed conflict along the disputed border between Thailand and Cambodia continued on Monday after each country accused the other of breaching a ceasefire agreement brokered by US President Donald Trump. Here are key moments in the border conflict:
Funny business
Asia focus, Nikhil Kumar, Published on 16/03/2020
» Navin Prabhakar became a household name in 2005 when he appeared on The Great Indian Laughter Challenge on television. Today he is among the standup comedians making a good living by making corporate executives and employees laugh.
Business unusual
Asia focus, Published on 15/06/2020
» This moment is a uniquely testing time for us all. The speed at which Covid-19 has spread across the world and the severity of the disruption to the global economy have been unprecedented.
Everyone's business
Oped, Postbag, Published on 22/08/2020
» Re: "PM readies for rally showdown", (BP, Aug 20).