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Can alliances with the US be replaced?
Oped, Kavi Chongkittavorn, Published on 07/04/2026
» The increasingly loud debate over the future of alliances -- after reports that the US could scale back or even withdraw from Nato -- is nerve-racking. It has caused alarm across Europe and in Southeast Asia, another node of the US alliance network. Even without any official decision, remarks by US President Donald Trump on social media were enough to shake already fragile US alliances. The question now frequently asked by Thai policymakers is: What comes next if alliances weaken?
Fairness key during crisis
News, Editorial, Published on 06/04/2026
» Surging oil prices driven by war in the Middle East are forcing our new government to act more to rein in oil prices and pacify public anger directed at oil refineries.
International law is still worth defending
News, Andreas Motzfeldt Kravik, Published on 04/04/2026
» As the United States and Israel rain bombs down on Iran, with the stated intent of subduing one of the world's most brutal regimes, international law is collateral damage.
Gulf states tell US ending the war is not enough
Oped, Samia Nakhoul, Published on 31/03/2026
» Gulf Arab states are telling the US that any deal with Tehran should do more than end the war, and must permanently curb Iran's missile and drone capabilities and ensure global energy supplies are never again "weaponised", four Gulf sources said.
Rethinking Thailand's visa-free policy
Oped, Kavi Chongkittavorn, Published on 31/03/2026
» Thailand is planning to cut visa-free stays from 60 days to 30 days. This long-overdue change reflects growing concern over the effectiveness of immigration surveillance. Moreover, scaling down visa-free stays underscores the seriousness of the Anutin government's efforts to combat scammers, illegal work, and other underground activities that exploit easy visa access to turn Thailand into a base for under-the-table operations.
Let workers come back
News, Editorial, Published on 28/03/2026
» The new Anutin 2 government must heed calls from the business sector to address labour shortages by allowing Cambodian workers to return.
The economy depends on forests
Oped, Zhimin Wu, Published on 23/03/2026
» Money may not grow on trees, but much of our prosperity does.
Anutin's govt is off to a flying start
Oped, Veera Prateepchaikul, Published on 23/03/2026
» In terms of the numbers, the coalition government of Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul should be quite rock solid, politically.
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.
Trump shows China how to handle Taiwan
News, Brahma Chellaney, Published on 17/03/2026
» Since returning to office last year, US President Donald Trump has ordered military strikes from the Caribbean and eastern Pacific to Africa and the Middle East, targeting alleged drug-smuggling boats and suspected terrorist groups. He has attacked Venezuela and kidnapped its leader. And he has joined Israel in a large-scale assault on Iran. Meanwhile, he is tightening a noose around Cuba, in the hope that the resulting humanitarian crisis will open the way for a "friendly takeover" of the island by the United States.